Wholly embracing the art of punk that saw participants rebel against the systems and authorities in place – Ember Mikayla takes on the state of contemporary times with this nostalgic yet conceptually insightful project.
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Driving with a distinct level of identity and creative freedom, producer and artist Angryoofman more than delivers on the implied unpredictability of his name.
Mystery Math have made this from a place of contemplation, and it finely accompanies precisely this act for those who choose to step in.
Stylishly crisp, somewhat retro organic vibes meet with classic hip hop vocals for this conceptually intriguing, story-teller of an EP from Bayou Boss K9.
Toronto’s Jayden Premo blends melodic sound design with quietly confident vocals for this career-driven new single TipTOP!
Sleeping Dogs Lie delivers a unique fusion of pop, rock and dance, with crisp vocals and a powerful succession of moments; each one further securing the need to witness a live performance.
The triumphant return of last-year’s fast-rising rockers Swami Lushbeard brings a boldly poignant single that takes on the state of contemporary society in a fresh way.
The whip-smart lyrics and confidence and swagger and unconventional arrangements all feed in to a portrait of an artist with clear ideas and the nous to pull them off.
Jamaica’s LINK&CHAIN brighten up the year with their crisp and contemporary take on classic reggae for this beautifully uplifting new single.
Recrafting the emo-rap sound from a few years back and weaving in a deeply personal writing style, Slendy brings together intimate honesty and hypnotic melodies to connect with audiences in a simple and open manner.
The seemingly simple arrangement misleads – the profoundly conscious nature of the lyrics proves far from satisfying with a single listen.
Piece Of The Pie is a motivational hip hop track at its core, but there’s a clear edge of identity to everything from the vocal tone to the varied flow of the bars and the detail in the lyrics.