Introducing a hugely uplifting soul-rock anthem, from Halifax creative ensemble Soul Howe & the Swells. A uniquely genre-fusing single, inspired by and devoted to the Life Rolls On organization – empowering people with disabilities through adaptive sport experiences.
Music
Big vibes and smooth production meet with a timeless hip-hop hook – POPMFS keeps that old-school rap swagger alive and well, with the uplifting summer jam that is Ridin Clean.
Organic guitar and honest, intimate vocals – real acoustic music and poetry united in a raw folk setting. Lisa E. Williams gets more contemplative and calming than ever, with the nostalgic longing and relatability of YOUNG.
Utah songwriter and devout creative Richard Tyler Epperson forever leads with an original sense of structure and production that’s unlimited by genre or expectation. His latest work, the full-length album Fragmented Night, is a colourful and impressive testament to that consistency and talent, and it delivers an engaging fusion of familiarity and outright unexpected design.
Tim Stewart, Jonny Drummond, and Tosh Peterson, have performed on some of the world’s biggest and most renowned stages – including The Super Bowl, Coachella, and even The Oscars. Their shared experience is second to none, but more than this, the clear freedom of expression and energy brought to the DAMNAGE album is boldly indicative of this being a genuine, carefree and committed passion project.
Smooth production counters warming basslines with dreamy overtones, followed by a string of instantly catchy doubled vocals. Suki Summer blends intimacy and creative flair, with the charming and likable tones and melodies of Lovesick and Sick of Love.
Collaboration breeds a whole new creative pulse. Tracy Grimm and bgboi encapsulate the freedom and strength of that fact, with the seven original tracks of their brand new album 4 Years Later. Blending the emo rap and hip hop backgrounds that both artists bring to the scene, Irish rapper Tracy Grimm and rising star bgboi … Continued
Dark synths and poetic wonder create an immaculate and dreamy headspace, as London’s alt-pop songwriter and creative Dirt Flirt starts up this mesmerising new self-titled EP. Necklace is the opener, blending ethereal synths and modern rhythms, with vocal emotion and effects carefully balanced. Not only this, but the song is well-written – catchy and simple … Continued
Blending the familiar and the fresh is key to a track that hits with widespread impact, and Aro Rose seems to achieve that balance quite brilliantly, with the compelling and creative individualism of Live Without You.
Sincerity and self-discovery, a conceptual realism and intimacy expressed through the intricate layering of dreamy synths, keys, and light rhythms. N!cole presents an ethereal walk through introspective thoughts and feelings, with the evocative embrace of getting there (somewhere).
The iconic vocals of Snoop Dogg smoothly introduce the summer vibes and upbeat bounce of Patric Scott’s latest single Good Time. The singer, actor and artist collaborates with the hip hop legend, across a celebratory summer anthem that’s naturally a pop ear-worm.
A superb playlist of thoughtful, meaningful pop-punk and rock tracks. Merit Maker bring something clearly original, creative and purposeful to the scene, and the tracks are not only a pleasure to escape into at volume, but help shine light on a sense of warmth and belief in better, particularly during such trying and conflicted times as these.