Raised in apartheid in South Africa, songs were the lifeblood of liberation for Marisa Handler and her community, and this heritage, this connection to music and the freedom it can bring, is precisely what inspired the anthemic celebration of We Are Rising.
Music
The inspiration for the project was an envisioned world ruled by a tyrannical regime, within which individuality is deleted, and a revolutionary movement must ignite the final fight for liberation.
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.
Acoustic country warmth and stories of nostalgia and experience, connection and contemplation – Biggy captures a sense of melodic and thoughtful wonder, with the five original songs of Rib and Road.
Intimate soul-pop with a riding bass-line and crisp, captivating vocals. Lord Zeus delivers a personal and provocative portrayal of pain, with the seductive poetry and smooth, enchanting revelations of BLEED.
New music from the distinct indie corner of organic production that is Willie Alex – Leave Me Or Love Me builds up a secure and recognisable sense of identity, with a selection of layers that feel like both an alternative electronic loop and a live indie rock performance.
Stylistic modesty and great songwriting, a softly satisfying vocal rise and heartfelt sentiments – Clint Bierman paints an image of intimacy and longing, with the wonderfully timeless Make You Wanna Stay.
Big vibes blend world music rhythms with reggaetón, Latin pop and catchy hooks, as Bu Aras delivers the anthemic celebration of an album that is Bu, Baby!
Emotional intensity reaches peak storytelling and expression, as Mr Rish pours his realism and personal turmoil into the process, for the captivating hip hop single The Predicament.
Distinct vocals and echoed sentiments of anthemic design – G code da transporter blends trap rhythms with passion and motivation, for the inspiring story and new hip hop single Counted Me Out.
An impassioned, evocative release from inner turmoil – a seamless blend of synthpop and power-ballad songwriting, from an artist whose focus is on the true escapism and therapeutic beauty of songwriting. Ellyott takes on the darkness of heartbreak and emotional distance, a story of push and pull when one lover commits and the other is … Continued
The groove is a vibe, the vocal modest, no volume, just a central hook and mood that glide through the airwaves, as Kirko presents a story of romantic connection, travel, and longing