Stylistically bringing together emotional orchestral writing and Asian pop and art-song influences, there’s a distinct sense of character and purpose to everything under the Liz Huang name. Whatever the mood or story, the composer achieves the right kind of energy and detail to represent it in the most compelling and interesting way.
Music
Love the Magician plays keyboard, acoustic guitar, and percussion, throughout this electro-acoustic project of free-flowing yet often heavily conceptual wonder. The album has been a lifetime in the making, and its timeless tones and careful balancing of playfulness and power speaks volumes on behalf of that.
Softly finger-picked folk-pop, a light layer of reverb, warm and distinct vocals – Bryan Copeland follows short lines of intimate poetry, for his soothing to brilliantly uplifting original single Hello.
Nigerian-Swiss songwriter and artist UCHJA connects in an instant, with the sublime sound-design and evocative depth of her single Girls Like Me Don’t Cry.
Introduced by an organic ambiance, a kind of reverberating arena of accordion-like waves and vocal-choir fragments – Rob Power’s EP The Lost Mine proves a boldly distinct and enchanting listen; one that’s both impressively original, and atmospherically inviting.
Catchy old-school Americana vibes and anthemic rap vocals intertwine, for a fresh take on the Old Town Road fusion of genres – Malak Shalom captures a sense of original storytelling with a brilliant earworm of a hook. The Hip Hop Wrangler employs a strong groove, organic guitar and trap rhythms, with canned vocals and a rhythmic chorus, all drawing focus to the creative flair and freedom of the artist’s approach to modern music.
Ambient old-school vibes and poetically conscious raps – a delicacy and depth united across three unignorably distinct originals. Stori Brooks creates a whole new mood and direction, with the brand new EP songs for you.
Great songwriting and vocal flow dynamic elevate a timeless afrobeat groove and world-music fusion of traits, as The Legendary Ghost carves out a clear creative identity, for the evocative earworm It’s All Over.
Late night romantic contemplations, easy going vibes blending smoky jazz with classic RnB and intimate hip hop – Danny Pearls sets the mood for pure connection and fantasy, with the brand new six-track EP Danny Pearls.
Despite the personal subject matter, Montecruz is, as ever, rather masterful in writing his songs in a way that feels accessible to all. These emotions could be yours as much so as our protagonist’s, and that universal realness and welcome is key to building a song that naturally connects and stands the test of time.
Heartfelt optimism and lyrical depth pours through amidst a mainstream pop-hip-hop vibe, from indie’s iconic Boaty Blanco and Jimmy G Music.
Beautiful songwriting and a timeless arena pop-rock set-up that’s instantly energising – The UK’s own Josh Moncrieff captures a melodic and impassioned beating heart, for his brand new single Into The Blue.