An album that softly breathes its insecurities & uncertainties into the room around you, creating immediately calming ambiances, yet each one with an air of concern or unsettled freedom.
Music
Ever a proud advocate for collaboration and the power of more minds than one, United Duality emerge this season with an aptly titled single that brings together 13 artists from seven different countries.
Everything about this speaks volumes on behalf of creative freedom, freedom from genre, freedom of artistry, and at the same time – Mayumi showcases a clear understanding of what works in music, what connects.
His flow switches up at the half-way mark, showcasing a level of versatility, which effectively changes the energy of the track – without affecting the actual pace or weight of the soundscape. It’s a clever creative choice, and it helps keep things entertaining right the way through.
You’d be forgiven for wondering if this wasn’t a classic yet somewhat slept on Elton hit from yesteryear. Fantastic, a great song and really well captured for the recording.
What a treat to review such a well-realised and tastefully-produced song. Impressive, wide-screen, spacious, addictive.
This is a charming and wistful Christmas song that sneaks up with cold hands and a mug of warm toddy to let you know that you matter.
Patriotism and love, family and service, gratitude and longing all mashed together without a sleigh bell in sight!
Smart voicings and different little flourishes of colour illustrate a savvy pop nous that elevate the arrangement, with all elements earning their place in a mix that’s ever-evolving and deftly handled.
An intriguing build of a track, with interesting melodic exploration, a great vocal and accomplished songwriting. Nice!
Whoever you are, whatever your personality or background, Neon Gold welcomes and embraces you. Konstantin Smorodnikov and Jonathan Arceneaux are a match meant to be, and the music speaks volumes on behalf of that.
There’s nothing to hide behind here, no over-use of effects or production details, this is just the artist and his music, as authentic as can be.