Refreshingly bass-led to begin with and somewhat capturing a fine balance between freestyling and a catchy set of riffs – BATES energise with chaos and calm united, for Catalyst.
Music
Vastly atmospheric yet organic by design, Thats Nokay follow-ups the dreamy introduction that was LivForev, with an equally ethereal, live-style electric-guitar hit of soulful yet mellow calm.
Introducing a musically exuberant album, from a rapper and songwriter with a uniquely recognisable voice in both story and sound.
Free from the confines of expectation or even genre, guided entirely by a heartfelt connection to the therapeutic process of making music – Darren Middleton’s album HOME makes for a sublime and striking listen.
Organic piano, strings and cinematic rhythms back up the increasingly soulful presentation of Little Archer Worship’s Until You Break The Storm.
Capturing affection from the outset with a cleanly-mixed and hypnotically rhythmic vocal lead; somewhat akin to the sound of The Cat Empire, but with a twist of classic indie rock.
Organic and colourful musicianship and production guides us beautifully into the optimistic groove and celebration of Maini Sorri’s Just Let Me Sing.
UK hip hop at its most chill and intense united – Prime Sinister delivers a nostalgic anthem, overflowing with snappy wordplay and sharp rhymes.
Soulful simplicity captivates from the outset, as songwriter and artist PHINYX releases the third track from her upcoming EP Bad Girls.
Love Game is chaotic yet colourful, hypnotic and catchy but non-intrusive – feeling like both a rise-and-fall classic and an alternative, occasionally freestyle-seeming expression of true angst and uncertainty.
Capital 4 drive with organic dance-pop layers and intimate vocals, for a long-form melodic journey that ultimately resolves with a simple, catchy and celebratory hook.
Not A Problem transcends the impressive aspects of Estella’s work, and effectively reinforces the strength of her name and indeed her audience’s connection in a profound and powerful way.