Consistently representing the timeless beauty of drum and bass, blending his own creative prowess with the bare essentials of the genre. American producer jcSubterfuge unites work ethic and passion, for a repertoire that’s impressively eclectic and innovative.
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An immersive and striking introduction to the beating heart of ambient melodic techno. Italian producer and artist RETICULUM captures the essence of euphoric electronic escapism, with the contrasting delicacy and relentless energy pf Obscura.
Where much of modern music feels the need to fill every moment with sound and noise and something attention grabbing, this project offers creativity and sound the time and space to breathe, and in doing so, offers its audience the same kind of serenity and intrigue.
Introducing a sensational indie pop-rock single, with refreshingly original lyrics, reflective of a unique and hopeful perspective, Lia Marie Johnson’s You Are Whole is an unmistakable gem of an indie track this year, and it releases at perhaps the most perfect time of all.
Ehson Hashemian creates with freedom and precision combined, writing stories that feel laid back but interesting, intentional, and Life Of The Party is perhaps his most mainstream-pop-inspired take on that characterful approach.
Jaydi Zavala provides unique vocals to an incredibly unique story and musical set-up – Noir Pixel explores the impact of AI on the human experience, with the compelling organic sounds and lyrical venture of Wifi Pangea.
Superb guitar play adds a quick-fingered level of skill to an instantly distinct riff. Follow that with sharp, smart vocals, and a long-form melody that’s just as slick and satisfying as the riff, and UK rock outfit STRANGE WOMAN delivers a pretty faultless modern punk-rock anthem, with FAKE VALENTINE.
Reggae’s legend of the times, today’s leading artist and a songwriter with an inspiring degree of passion and kindness at the heart of his process. Azato delivers another gem of an original track, with the full-band set-up, catchy melodies, and poignant conceptual relevance, of Bridges Not Walls.
The track starts off as beautiful, catchy and alluring, but then proceeds through a whole new realm of intoxicating escapism, and that attention to detail, that audience awareness, and GR1FN’s own clear willingness to surrender and submit to the music and the creative process entirely, is what consistently sets his work apart.
Blending world music tones amidst both electronic and organic musicianship, The Baal Shem Tov Nigun is another highlight from the extensive Ari Fraser catalogue, and holds true to a catchy and inclusive groove, loaded with vocal harmonies and a vast sense of calm and contemplation that naturally lights up the space.
Producer and artist Rafael Montecruz, still riding the wave of success from indie hits like Tell Me Why and Someday, continues to highlight his unique blending of emotional songwriting and euphoric dance production, with the Latin flavours and heartfelt intentions of Dime Que Sera De Ti (Alternative Mix).
Striking production and a modern vocal fluidity that’s familiar but fresh – Kaushion backs up a growing repertoire of boldly original takes, with the unforgettable earworm and dark-rap anthem Oh God.