Throughout World Autism Awareness Month, ‘Hidden Power’ acts as a reminder that neurodiversity and disability are not limitations to overcome, but forms of ability, insight, and creativity, which shape the world for the better.
Music
Introducing an alluring and refreshingly human, real-time guitar composition – a creative work effectively fusing Tango and instrumental rock, from a renowned independent guitarist, whose music is rightfully rising up through the ranks.
Catchy electro-trap with colourful production and gentle melodies, all running unison with sharp bars and a modern rap flow that effectively fuses genres. Bandido Shén lights up a clear sense of character and songwriting ability, with the changing dynamic and sharp, smart earworm of a hook that is TOO TUFF.
Stunning electronic dance music and songwriting culminates this season, as the dominating creative corner of Revoizz launches the latest 80s synthwave / Night Drive Remix of the mighty She’s A 10.
Euphoric pop-punk, with the colourful energy and tempo designed to bring nostalgia and optimism back to the live band scenes of the UK. 3TL (Third Time Luckie) inject a certain heartfelt poetry into modern rock, and capture the riff-strong vibrancy and band unity of a simpler era, with the catchy and evocative Heart Break Summer.
Simply expressive, beautiful and timeless – atmospheric synth-wave production underlying an intimate alt-folk and RnB fusing vocal. Carl Matah captures something poetically unexpected and powerful, with the breathy wonder and rising emotional weight of Beauty In Stains.
Funky basslines and delicate female vocals, catchy songwriting that’s both long-form interesting and snappy when necessary – Wuzy Bambussy capture the essence of the indie festival freedom; a live band unconfined by genre or label expectations.
Over two decades of experience gracing stages and studios as a devoted drum and bass producer and DJ, Austrian artist DISASZT captures something beautifully original and immersive this time around, with the depth and impressive detail of The Escape.
Nostalgic big rap and boom-bap vibes captured with a certain raw edge of real indie garage music. NekU$AkeN blends something like old-school hip hop with the comedy, character and rhythmic bounce of Bloodhound Gang, for the X-rated anthem Living Like Larry 2.0.
A great profile of original songs, real vocals and lyrics, real stories from a life lived with passion, presence, and self-awareness. Something different but timeless, poetry and music naturally performed, and with lots of wild and wonderful moments to appreciate.
Summer-style vibes with the big-band energy and smart, snappy rap flow to boot – Darco Polo captures attention with ease, blending contemporary and classic qualities, as well as genres, throughout the likes of his addictively entertaining Give Me More.
Sharp bars and smart storytelling, a clean fusion of contemporary references and personal anecdotes – something motivational and evocative, from the stylish indie corner of Hollywood.