The opening strums lead you one way, the voice suddenly another, the lyrics another still, and then we get the structure – the changes, the evolution, the increasing sense of longing from the central protagonist.
Music
Hypnotic vocal layers meander across the top of a dreamy, organic soundscape for this intimate and adoring new single from Arhkota.
As conceptually provocative as ever, Lounge Act Jam reach new considerate depths with this EP – a project whose title alone invites a sense of startling self-awareness.
Kuffi’s natural connection to the artform, his laid-back performance style but passionate way of writing, all makes for a level of authenticity and quiet leadership that welcomes an audience with ease.
An intentional deep dive, blending the personal and the broadly accessible, layers of violence and struggle with personal optimism and a burning desire to speak out.
Great melodies and beautiful lyrics meet with quickly likable musicianship – ambiances that beg for a live show, or for you to turn up your headphones and complete escape as the world speeds by outside.
Literary complexity, intelligent framing of ideas and conscious writing fused with elements of the unknown.
The title says it all, the verses just reinforce its relevance to all of us – Life Is Now. What a beautifully connected time in all of our lives to reconsider this very fact.
Stunning vocals from Dorsten make for a beautiful addition to the raw and gritty style and sound of an unmistakable 3mind Blight. Superb production finishes the process off faultlessly.
Perhaps now more than ever is a great time to reconsider and recount our blessings.
Scene-setting and detailing are second to none, the artist holding attention with vocal and literary magic alone.
Visually simple, home-made and authentic in being so, yet utterly complex and powerful when it comes to the sound and delivery – BehindTheHorror lives out this ode to Nightwish with absolute passion and precision.