Slowly but surely the big-band vibe builds and builds, the 1950’s doo-wop-style diner dancing aura growing stronger, the concept and title line intriguing all the more so.
Music
Surprisingly raw guitar work sets an indie folk or shoegaze mood just briefly as this uniquely melodic, dance-hall meets contemporary pop-hip-hop single reaches out.
There’s a slightly Johnny Cash-like aura to the verses and this particular choice of melody, with a Tanita Tikaram twist to the groove.
Lyrically powerful from the outset, rapper and artist MUNEER impresses with natural ability and humility alike for this latest single.
Uniquely expressive, emotive & recognisable vocals start things up, lyrics taking the wheel from the outset as a subtle musical build-up slowly but surely accompanies this immersive & powerful release.
Stylishly pairing organic finger-picking from the high and low ends respectively, Ryan Holmes goes on to blend in blissfully cinematic layers of synth & detail for this ambient & musically immersive, impressive new single.
A brilliantly relevant hit of realism and optimism united – perfect for these trying times we’ve been facing.
An artist with a fine ear for melody & musical expression, as well as a clear level of talent for writing bars & performing with a natural air of character & confidence.
OUTOFTHEPARTY kicks in without an intro, laying bare its hook & classic hip hop aura, before falling back to expose a more minimal & spacious verse section that effectively underlines the broader details of the scene.
Heavy on the riffs, rhythm and vocals, Daysianero and Necessary join forces for this aptly-titled, hard-hitting new hip hop single WAR.
Featuring both Thewolfprincekane and Nekro G, Bad Place is a dark and striking release, which makes sure to hit with impact despite its surprisingly brief lifespan at two minutes sixteen.
Fresh from an album designed to reflect on the impact of 2020’s pandemic – Fall is a single that introduces the project Dreamcalledlife, and indeed the artist Jemantajimanii, in a memorable way.