As the elusive new pop world continues to tighten its grip, an aptly-named Elektra Skye delivers a bright and electrified single that feels like both an AI list and ballad effectively built around a simple four-chord pattern and a mellow beat.
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An anthem at its core, a call for listeners to scream out the word and concept of Liberty – this is a song that encapsulates the modern day frustrations and lingering hopes of those experiencing repression. As such, it’s boldly relevant in our world right now, universal in its poetry and its intricate balancing of the uncertain and the confident and hopeful.
That producer and performer combination is rare to find at such a distinguished and still humble, honest level, and this duo have it mastered. Their music is consistently a pleasure to escape into, always thoughtful, heartfelt and intricate, and the ethereal waves of synth and the sheer gratitude of the lyrics throughout Separate all exemplifies that truth in a beautiful way.
Super lo-fi shoegaze almost warped in its vintage warmth, cleverly contrasts the upfront clarity and calm of an intimate leading voice – Jenn Pemkowski presents an enchanting indie pop sound, with Dynasty.
The project unites a multitude of philosophical thoughts and ideas, with the vastness and juxtaposed intimacy of these soaring sonic arrangements; the likes of which truly embrace the listener in a calming to outright euphoric realm of audio warmth.
Good vibes in strong supply, as Sonya gore celebrates the beauty and optimism of today, with the uplifting new Afrobeat single I Am.
Aptly-titled The Space Between, this track welcomes us into a superbly atmospheric realm of equal parts depth and lightness. Intricate sounds and samples pan through the mix, vocals whispering suggestions of direction for your mind; essentially a call to free yourself from the chaos of the world.
In a welcomed change of direction for modern rock, the single Lamb presents an interesting fusion of hard-hitting rock instrumentation and surprisingly choirlike vocals; all united within a consistently anthemic progression.
New jazz and funk creative composer super-band Polyphonic Exophilia (PPXP) recently joined forces with singer and artist Laura Dia, resulting in a live jam session that made for a beautifully colourful and compelling EP of original tracks.
Brian Wooten, Darin Murphy and Jeff Clark – three superb musicians, a trio of diverse yet equally impressive backgrounds – present this boldly entertaining and conceptually provocative rock opera. The story is that of a famous musician, Max Million, briefly feeling a clear chemistry with a woman in a café, before taking to the stage and collapsing from apparent road fatigue…
An intensely euphoric ode to the peak of the underground rave years – the ecstasy of the moment reignited through audio escapism.
Carefully uniting the heavy and the gentle, Checo Cadena leads with powerful distorted riffs and the live crash of drums, through harmonised, uplifting melodies, and lyrics of pure gratitude and hope.
Superstar is the poetic and effortlessly catchy new EP, and the title-track kicks off the collection as an absolute anthem of celebration and empowerment.