Romantically minded as ever, Fly Me To The Moon suits the nuance and tone of Simon’s quietly expressive voice, the song a comforting whisper of confidence and fantasy united, with less of the big-band bravado that first made it recognisable – more of a heartfelt plea under Simon’s guidance.
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From the UK creative who dropped the intense genre fusion of Internal Combustion earlier this year, SEDATIVE is an explosive new blend of heavy metal and drum and bass, with haunting hard-rock vocals and intense distorted guitars, all leading through a truly intoxicating realm of terror and inner turmoil.
Jason Chaffee crafts uniquely evocative post-rock anthems with passion and precision, the kind of songs that are fit to embrace the deep-thinkers and nostalgic rock fans alike, and the latest single It’s Down provides a bold and beautifully introspective example.
If you’re new to the name, and if folk-rock or Gothic, folk-punk and bluegrass musicianship and all-together-now songs are your jam – this EP is an absolute must, and Cesare Verdacchi & The Duke’s Winers are undoubtedly a band worth seeking out this summer.
Soul-rock guitar-play and country-folk songwriting brings a reverb-kissed arena of escapism, as Australian artist James Keith builds on the momentum from his chart-topping 2024 debut, with the evocative and vulnerable, catchy and distinct Cruel Game.
An essential dose of euphoria to sweep you out of your lull this Sunday. Psyborg returns with a stunning, all-consuming new dance track, with hypnotic synths and vocal fragments all carefully woven into a intensely uplifting, ever-evolving soundscape of wonder.
It’s a confident take-down of the fake idols and the surface-level, shallow nature of fame, of society’s adoration of famous faces.
Surf rock and sixties sentiments and melodies light up the catchy grooves of this uplifting new live-style EP from indie’s one and only ukulele rock troubadours.
Brilliant writing that intrigues and follows its own expressive, long-form melodic pathways – Amy Blanding pairs a jazz-folk arrangement with enchanting storytelling and performative nuance, for the gentle, graceful, and impactful Flooding and the Foam.
Beautiful songwriting, humble musicianship – piano and a clapped rhythm, raspy vocals and short lines reflecting on war and the painful repeats of history. Patrick McMenamin leads with a voice and writing style that feel evocative, honest, and powerful, for the timeless and passionate folk single The More Things Change.
Something sublimely soulful, built around a passion and talent for songwriting that feels like an extension of the self – poetic and personal, but also mysterious; intimate yet vast. The kind of talent that once lit up the airwaves, now requiring a little deeper of a dig to find.
An indie corner of country music that rightfully brings a twist of personality, and a conceptual celebration of precisely that. Mitchell Broodley highlights the nuance and charm of individuality and connection, with the gorgeous indie warmth of Different’s Where I Wanna Be.