Led by a strong title concept and lyrics that prove equally provocative and poetic, WHITE NOISE features an unprecedented collaboration with the iconic Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens), and showcases the value of great songwriting in elevating the talent and passion of a modern band.
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TASKS has balanced the appeal of the mainstream with the humanity and realism of the underground with Bring On The Flood. Impressive songwriting, a pleasure to listen to at volume.
devils in the details is a delicate to industrial arrangement of unique layers and fragments, a playful but dramatic sense of darkness ensuing, with links to old school trip hop but more notably an original take on electronic production – something that consistently rings loud across the jcSubterfuge catalogue.
Ambient soft rock and raspy vocals with a distinctly new tone – JBNG create an intimate to explosive mood, with the sheer dynamic and contrast of a memorable So Nice. Those organic beginnings lay down a kind of nostalgic Staind-esque sound for me, lovely electric guitar riffs and lyrical longing inviting a sense of hypnotic … Continued
The perfect unity of guitar and voice, a blues-kissed poetic arrangement with a two-voice dynamic and changing rhythms – Casey Frazier masters the creative performance space, with the wonderfully captivating single Cradle to the Grave.
Fellow Mancunian Andrew Batcheler, currently making fresh roots in the US, intertwines a handful of likable qualities, throughout the upbeat folk-pop anthem that is Falling Together.
Piano-led and intimate but mildly theatrical – TheEccentricLad delivers a boldly poetic, metaphorical journey, for the organic and evocative Vapors Of Love.
Somewhat akin to the likes of the indie rock emergence of two decades ago, the vocal lead for this Faithful Tragedy single feels mildly reminiscent of Pete Doherty, a kind of tired, dreary but evocative and delicate approach, with just enough grit to feel genuinely consumed by this sense of missing someone.
Seamlessly intertwining the mellow and euphoric, David Ratmoko‘s latest addition to the Adagios takes us through a humble but dramatic cinematic audio field of darkness and energy united. Featuring an upfront Hip Hop rhythm of hi-hats and kick drum, Adagio Four weaves in a simple but striking array of strings – a melodic guiding light … Continued
Unafraid of taking full command of the audio space, Vanterra showcases his prowess as a unique and rhythmic composer for this work. The track begins with a simple back and forth from a handful of organic instruments, somewhat joyful but repetitive as the very act of mining for gold is reimagined under an intimate and enchanting light.
After a string of heavy metal releases, 3mind Blight returns to his acoustic alternative roots, with the piano-led and evocative Be The One.
LA alt-pop duo Royal She deliver an explosive alternative pop track for their latest offering. Employing contrast quite masterfully, Karma pours into the room by way of its quickly catchy, snappy and nineties-esque hook – this looping statement of ‘Bitch, you gon’ get what you deserve’, backed by an acoustic guitar sound and a clap rhythm.