Experimenting with the limitless arena of programmed creativity, Manta Man delivers a mysterious vocal lead amidst a catchy electronic groove, for the dark-pop aura and intriguing scenes of Life is the Walk.
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Simple, snappy and satisfying acoustic blues music with a crisp, intimate and alluring live sound. Croatian artist and musician Les Ortegas proves that live acoustic skill and passion combined can easily captivate, inspire and uplift listeners, far more quickly and naturally than anything automatically generated or programmed.
Nothing added nor taken away, Sacred Word Worship captures the precise wording from the Book of Psalms, as David intended, and presents these Bible scriptures to uniquely immersive soundscapes that create a fully consuming Christian listening space.
Omer B is a passionate and consistently hard-working creative guitarist, whose skill is always matched by his love for playing, and this quality shines beautifully throughout the evolution and growing passion and power of Bending Time. The track is mildly psychedelic during its latter half peak, and the guitar solo presents a powerful shift from the familiar dynamic, to gift listeners a clear moment of captivating escapism that’s both impressive and moving.
An esteemed musician and composer, achieving a deeply moving balance of precise instrumental phrasings and evocative melodies, throughout the uniquely cinematic pathways of a single track. Adelaide’s Con Piliouras brings creativity and depth to the contemporary classical arena, with the changing stages and surrounding, all-encompassing escapism of Almost Yesterday.
Leading with a little bit of something lush and lovely – a guitar sound melodic and soulful, followed by an equally evocative tempo in the beat. Fonz brings fast but gentle bars and subtle melodies to the already appealing groove of Say That, and it’s a smooth and frankly cool introduction to an elusive but talented artist.
Having kicked off his career as a touring drummer during the COVID years, DAN FROM DOWNINGTON has grown uniquely as a respected independent musician and songwriter. EN-TRO-PY adds another stunning concept album to his ever-expanding and unflinchingly authentic repertoire of powerful alternative rock music.
Something like tribal electro-funk meets Gospel at first, a catchy groove with a fiercely powerful vocal lead, and a rather intoxicating balance of delicacy and sheer intensity alongside – all later evolving spectacularly through heavy rock rhythms, riffs, and vocal refrains. Sinistra captures a whole new vibe and style, with the brilliantly genre-fusing depth and snappy world-music appeal of Symbol.
Imagining what might happen if love was an actual physical entity, Oh, Love considers what we might say to Love, after having attempted to live without its joy for many years, or after having experienced consistent heartbreak.
Categorically unlike any other hip hop track you’re likely to hear this season, Tanya B keeps things cool, calm and confident, with the inspiring story of her best friend the Warrior.
An iconic summer jam hits the scene in 2026 – an acoustic folk-pop beauty gifting acoustic guitar rhythms and gorgeously harmonised male and female vocals. A complex story of push and pull in love and lasting connection, Together is a timeless indie single, from newly collaborative artists Al Sam and Natasha Liard.
The uniquely angelic, falsetto and soulful vocals of Eli Purks return this summer with an expressive synth-pop and RnB crossover track, in the form of the evocative Feels Like Forever.