With a striking balance of euphoric indie synths and eighties/nineties alternative rock, there’s already a vast sonic appeal to the arrangements and riffs of the new Left On Film single Lightposts. However, what really elevates their distinct sound, in my view, is almost certainly the lyrics.
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Smooth jazz and Brazilian bossa nova combine their qualities to an uplifting and upbeat crescendo of a sound, as Amilcar’s volume 2 of At the Lounge promises an hypnotic and organic floor-filler then free-flowing devotion to strong grooves and intimate musicianship.
Collaborating with singer Abbie Parker, Troy Remedy’s All The Time is both immensely calming and profoundly thoughtful. The dynamic is beautiful, not your standard verse-chorus with a small feature, the song lets both artists shine with natural integrity and charm, whilst celebrating the power of a finely crafted soundscape for this mellow triphop groove and ambience.
Grand piano quietly marks out evocative chords, as an intimate and reverb-kissed vocal from the wonderful Emiko blends languages and emotions, for Venice.
Having recently embarked upon a national US tour, Texas-based independent artist Hannah Jewel has brought to life The Jems Universe in a remarkable way. The Jems Universe is an animated series built around the original music of Creator Jewels, and Favourite Moments is the debut single from that world.
Stunning instrumental prestige blends atmospheric bliss with intense, evocative and soulful guitar playing, bass and drums, as uniquely impassioned and skilful rock project LOVE. brings dynamic and cinematic escapism together, for the bold and beautiful There Will Be Signs.
London-based independent creative The Wrong Man (fronted by Jonathan Gibbon), sets a calming vibe, alongside juxtaposed intrigue from the imagery and poetry, for the beautifully moving Sleeping Pills.
The intrigue of a mystical title fiercely elevated by a euphoric and timeless dance-pop crossover crescendo. KOMBY DOT IO delivers an anthemic summer dance anthem and story of sentimental truth, value and depth, with KOMBY KOMBY.
Promising youthful positivity and also a welcomed live recording style that leaves everything honest and performative, Worship Collection is a colourful and impassioned new Christian album, from a versatile musical group connected in both family and creativity.
Big rhythms and lush vocals bring good vibes and soulful refrains, as MR. RICHY and Zinah deliver the evocative depth and reggae-style afrobeat vibrancy of Hustle.
Promising optimism and celebration in the form of a timeless and catchy pop anthem, It’s Gotta Be reflects on the value of true love, and does so by way of an engaging female vocal, leading through cool and thoughtful verses, towards a hugely uplifting crescendo of a hook.
Indie songwriting champion Gary Louca (of Deltiimo) takes things back to the bare essentials this season, and the result is one of his most streamed and well-received singles yet.