Having crafted a gem of an original single, Timothy Morris Lane went above and beyond to compile a four-track EP featuring English, Japanese, French and Spanish crossover versions of the same song, and the result is a globally enjoyable new track, from an artist whose passion and soulful creativity shine beautifully.
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Something completely different to kick off the August collection of indie gems. On the surface, a passionate and colourful chaos of genre-fusing originality, but underneath this, a multitude of slick riffs, funky grooves, vocal refrains, and distinct moments that are vast and fearlessly eclectic.
We hereby embark upon a journey that confronts the unrelenting passage of time, but does so with an inspiring twist of hope, gratitude, and a reminder to appreciate the present moment while you can; ‘watch the grain, watch it fall – it’s not a tragedy at all.’
You need to see this through to its finish, which doesn’t take long, and which satisfies intensely, as it sweeps you off on its energy and its raw, poignant emotion. The story and the sentiments, the delivery, the rising passion, the contrast of musical brightness and vocal sadness, all delivers a kind of modern emo folk tale and burst of realism that’s euphoric to listen through, from start to finish.
Softly shifting the landscape of modern country pop with something evocative, hopeful, and led by sublime vocals – Angela Inkson delivers a smooth and soulful original song, for the timeless charm of Lioness Heart. Built upon a classic country pop set-up of acoustic and electric guitars naturally intertwined atop a subtle jazz-pop groove, Lioness Heart … Continued
Honouring the charm and escapism of great songwriting, Thom Bishop blends six originals with six creative reworkings of classic songs, for the acoustic warmth of his new album Train Leaving Dallas.
Putting every ounce of energy and confidence into the performance, cmon3tta showcases the very best of a growing catalogue of original songs, with the timeless positivity and charm of checkm8 (Poptastic! Demo Version).
Intensity of soundscape and vocal conviction perfectly mixed for impact. A fresh take on modern hip hop and rap, with a loaded backdrop that’s intoxicating yet brief, and a vocal rhythm that’s simple but gritty and lustful at the same time. L0ckedinjayy takes a carefree formula for creativity and roles with it, for the brand new single before.
Nineties acoustic riffs and high-energy pop-rock arrangements blend with reverb-kissed, Beatles-esque vocals, as The Goods recaptures the greatly missed sound of eras past, for Summer’s Almost Gone. Countering a high-energy tempo with dreamy beachside vocals and harmonies, Summer’s Almost Gone is both uplifting and beautiful. Cascading layers of guitar present a lightness that’s aptly summer … Continued
Pushing the boundaries of creative songwriting, whilst paying tribute and respect to those who paved the way, Ferdinand Rennie celebrates the stories that made the iconic songs of a generation, with the acoustic to gospel-kissed brightness and boldly evocative melody of You Wrote Hallelujah.
Essentially carving out a lane that’s purely his own, Sean Waterman presents an art-noir take on modern pop and rock with this song, stylistically exercising the freedom and nuance of acts like Prince, building upon a clear sense of emotional depth, and letting that guide both the lyrical journey and the delivery of the song.
Smooth production, mellow grooves and lush, intimate vocals create a melodic and calming tropical vibe, as Naija Luna delivers a four-track EP designed to soothe and connect people with one another.