The vintage good vibes that lift the mood regardless of audience – electro swing has long-since been a staple of the indie and festival scenes of the world, inciting a sense of energy and fun that naturally draws you to the dance floor.
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December Snow follows an organic, minimalist arrangement of ambient details and finger-picked guitar, as we hear these reverb-kissed yet nearly whispered vocals, reflecting upon the snow-covered world and memories of an accidental kiss.
The humility and equal depth of classical music and prayer-based, timeless hymns, resounds with sublime warmth and unity, as Leo Romero delivers the unmistakable embrace and Faithful ode of You Shall love.
Capturing a fine balance between hip hop’s contemporary realm and the greater depths of its history, rapper and artist Recc draws you in with sharp wordplay and performative flair combined, throughout the brand new album tears b4 TRATR.
The West’s favourite holiday resounds with musical cheer, and always we crave a slightly original take on the classics – something a little fresh, but not straying too far from the warmth and familiarity we’re used to.
To counter the influx of intimate, mellow Christmas ballads this year, iconic indie punk outfit King Of Cups take a contrary stance as ever, introducing a high-octane Christmas rock song that’s both lyrically and musically at odds with the vast majority.
You Keep Me is a gem of an album, a true ode to the album as a timeless artform, and a strong introduction to a band who consistently deliver on the promise of realism, melody, groove, and pure musical connection.
Letting the music guide, through a series of deeply personal reflections on adulthood and uncertainty about progression in life. Ziggy Lebon captures the enchanting mood of indie rock and shoegaze’s past, with the three-track EP FOOA (Fear Of Old Age).
Acoustic guitar and colourful keys, a simple folk-pop set-up, with softly expressive vocals at the forefront – Australian artist Freya Winter leads with a clear love for the process of writing songs, for the release of the melodically catchy and dedicative single Heartbeat of Mine.
Nineties-inspired indie guitar music, led by honest reflections and stories on daily life – Mexican creative Estrogeno blends the softness of singer-songwriter contemplation, with the raw energy of rock, for a series of original tracks.
Christmas with a twist – heartfelt songwriting and organic musicianship, soulful vocals, and a depth of a backstory that inspires and warms at this time of year. Jordan Waring joins forces with Tony Hightower, for the evocative yet uplifting good vibes of Christmas at Rockerfeller Center.
Creative composer, musician and philosopher Lauri Järvilehto highlights a broadly appealing scope of sound quite instantly, with the engaging rhythms and evocative yet retro synth choices of his album Songs About Sadness. The project is quick to redirect expectations, with the heavy tones and somewhat cinematic, sci-fi mystique of Alive With You, then quick again … Continued