A Turkish born creative, currently living in Sweden and with extensive travels in Africa clearly influencing the tribal rhythms at play throughout his repertoire, Caner Yeniyurt continues to impress. One Tree told the story of a tree fighting a storm on a hill, and Kedi Knows, somewhat more upbeat and funky, depicts an arrogant cat, walking the streets of Istanbul.
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Introducing a beautifully unmistakable, instrumental love song – a clear melodic gem from his catalogue, and a fine ode to both the skill of the player and the emotional intentions of his work – guitarist and composer Joe Hodgson releases the highly-anticipated, guitar-led single You I Think Of.
Acoustic fingerpicking, a crisp guitar sound, warm keys and deep folk-esque vocals – an atmospheric overtone but organic and ambient in the backdrop – The Bouquet Sessions capture a live sense of story and character, with Miss You.
Producer LIQUID NFUZION embarked upon a deliberate creative experiment, intent on recording a brand new project from scratch, in a single day, whilst tripping on 4 tabs of acid.
Confidently intertwining the inescapable catchiness of a simple pop earworm, with the higher-octane euphoria of timeless happy-hardcore and EDM, Oktavvia celebrates the warmth of the party season, with the aptly-titled, boldly infectious dance-pop anthem Summer Heat.
Introducing a huge summer jam, a big-bank funk-rock release, capturing aspects of disco and pop-rock across an uplifting sentiment and style. Dominick Keath brings catchy positivity and organic musicianship back to the forefront, with the infectious good vibes of an aptly-titled Rise And Shine.
Chinese composer, producer and artist CDA REVE, intertwines the softness of ambient piano, with the modern lo-fi escapism of a trap-style beat, and divinely gentle vocals, for the enchanting calm and embrace of 22:22.
New music from indie’s iconic environmentalists The Lurxx storms through in the form of a boldly theatrical, explosive and captivating glam-rock EP.
Balik Alistane light up the space, their unity and skill matched faultlessly by their appreciation of the audience experience. This is not a self-indulgent instrumental, not guitar playing designed simply to impress in the short term. It’s a self-conscious composition, a live jam captured with an infectious groove at its core, and a sense of story and recognisable melodic inflection rooted throughout a post-four-minute production.
Inspired by the likes of Aphex Twin and Radiohead, Jack Goodman’s ambient compositions meander from feelings of hope to those of uncertainty and even despair, and that profoundly human component is key to making his music connect and stand out.
Stanislav Lepa is the composer behind the divinely immersive escapism of Aqoo – an instrumental, ambient to electrifying composer, whose repertoire includes the immense wonder and charm of Paper Boat.
Addictively satisfying original house music, an adventurer’s theme tune – an electronic producer with a fine ear for unique layering, rhythms, riffs, and a clear passion for the playfulness of creativity. Slim Vic’s Buccaneer is an instrumental anthem, with a touch of something White Lotus-like to its haunting melodic frontline.