Increasingly J.Soul proves himself to be more than worthy of this artistic space, for his contemporary awareness and expressive, meaningful tendencies all at once.
Music
Varied in mood, emotion, pace, detail, weight and intrigue – life is such a bother cleverly proves a reliable antidote or method for drowning out and relieving the weight of a bothersome life.
The purity is quite breath-taking on occasion, and the unique meeting of folk-like tendencies with bigger-band structures works in favour of those forever refreshing melodies that always seem to emerge.
There’s a level of vulnerability to Alex’s words, a sense of strength found in the connection with others.
Easily the most versatile, eclectic project from Ivy so far, and musically a definite highlight given the natural connection between the soundscapes and the grit and passion of the voice.
Self-produced, self-written and consistently in tune with his own style and personality, Jaystarmusician takes subtle influence from the legends before him, but ultimately promises a unique and artistically free sound.
Lake Nights proudly go where few other producers and artists dare to – the realms between genres, the creative worlds that require a level of fearlessness and a boldly open mind.
Daring to suggest, perhaps, but you’d be forgiven for believing, should you not be familiar with popular music from previous eras, that Ferris Durden’s Dancing In The Dark was a timeless pop-rock original.
Joe tells his story through the strings of his guitar, and his playing captivates in a deeply authentic way that’s rarely stumbled upon these days.
Smooth grooves and ambient soundscapes free from the distraction of voice or high-octane drops help accompany the study or work process in a beautiful way.
Birmingham’s Tash Hagz takes scene-setting and story-telling to compelling new levels with this energising new indie-rock track.
Kicking off a brand new chapter in their journey, with a fresh line-up and a whole new hit of enthusiasm, indie rockers Jimmy B and the Death Rattles keep things raw and upfront with this catchy new release.