An intensely euphoric ode to the peak of the underground rave years – the ecstasy of the moment reignited through audio escapism.
Music
Carefully uniting the heavy and the gentle, Checo Cadena leads with powerful distorted riffs and the live crash of drums, through harmonised, uplifting melodies, and lyrics of pure gratitude and hope.
Superstar is the poetic and effortlessly catchy new EP, and the title-track kicks off the collection as an absolute anthem of celebration and empowerment.
From ‘darkness in the colosseum’ and a multitude of memorable rhymes, to the more contemporary and relatable – ‘here’s why you monsters thrive, even as I end you, you don’t say goodbye.’, Gladiator intertwines the distant past with modern-day living.
“I miss you so much, but I feel for him too.” It’s a profound juxtaposition of emotions, and in essence, it quite perfectly represents the often hypocritical nature of our feelings as we navigate the world of relationships and connections.
Sensational vocals guide us through a timeless piano-ballad of romantic nostalgia and warmth. Singer and songwriter Christian Tibayan carves out a unique space in modern pop, with his powerful new single Was It All A Dream.
Quirky vocals and colourful production deliver a painfully relatable yet upbeat Hip Hop original – Flywrite takes on the daily mundane, with the memorable new single Work.
Eclectic yet well-rooted amidst identity and a clear love for the process – Baker’s Measurements introduces Rado as a band who’ve undeniably found their flow and purpose as musicians. It’s a likable project, with a humble yet distinct tone, and it’s loaded with interesting alternative hits.
Introducing a compelling fusion of genres, an explosive collaboration between the unique spiritual consciousness of rapper Souleye, and the fiercely intense new metal weight of We Are PIGS – Ghost Town is a fast-paced and fascinating original track, that manages to feel both nostalgic and unrivalled in originality.
Colourful chaos lifts the mood quickly, in brilliant contrast to the darker depths of the lyrics – I. Parter explores the concept of a melancholy and isolation, with the ten-track pop-punk album Misery’s My Company.
Creatively shaking the foundations of modern composition, David Ratmoko presents the deep ambient synths and Baroque electronic arpeggios of Prelude One – an iconic redirection with an unpredictable shift towards trap rhythms and darker, cinematic sound-design as things progress.
A wonderful reminder of the scenes and images that help make life wonderful, and aside from its lyrical suggestions, it leaves plenty of room for the listener to consider and appreciate their own small blessings at the very same time.
Euphoric production unites dreamy synth melodies with hazy bass and trap rhythms, as Jaevii and oozu delve into a story of deeply revealing personal honesty.