Introducing a topically poignant album, loaded with the inequalities and injustices that have swamped this past year or so, Tu Pham accesses the issues of the moment in a notably creative, strikingly up-front manner.
Music
Beautiful piano-work contrasts the relentless industrial pounding of the beat, to showcase the ultimate juxtaposition between a heartless industrial process & the very essence & freedom of being human.
Leading with a haunting backdrop that loops & envelops, Plottober showcases a gritty vocal line that meanders through various flows in order to lay bare a fresh story that captivates with every new bar.
A powerful song of longing & uncertainty – questioning the listener, calling out for help, and provoking a deeper level of consideration for those struggling to connect.
Capps loses himself in the moment with these songs, because, as the EP seems to explain, he lost a huge part of his life and his personality in experiencing the horrors of war.
Keeping things lyrically fresh, Don Mega impresses with fast bars and a fine balance between rap and melody on this latest single and story-teller True You.
Ambient production with lo-fi good vibes and a smooth, seductive progression lead us into this thoughtful new single from Tristan Oliver.
Live indie-rock softened for the soul pours through as the brand new creative album from Theredspirit hits the scene.
Things soon progress from good to great on the songwriting front, ultimately resulting in a realm that feels partly pop-rock inspired & partly of the Elliott Smith-esque contemplative writing style.
Presenting an album as intriguing & thoughtfully observational as its band & project names imply, Boston’s Passive Witnesses craft an ambient journey of creative exploration with this immersive new collection AERIALS.
Explosive guitar-work & heavy distortion meet with stylish riffs and a likeable level of space – conceptually & stylistically – as ARRAYS’ brand new album LIGHT YEARS pours into the room.
An addictive alternative hip hop track, with a noteworthy potential for mainstream impact thanks to clarity & character combined – not to mention the sheer addictive strength of that hook.