The boldness of bass music and performative, confident rap – a hard-hitting anthem and sharp set of smart, concise bars – Crystal Lalucci captivates and awakens, with the sheer swagger and distinct dance production of Beat Pop.
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Dreamy synths add a mellow pulse to an otherwise nostalgic trip-hop set-up and flow. VocalVibrations offers short lines of appreciation and appeal, for the caring sentiments and timeless stylistic embrace of Time for Yourself. Producer, artist and songwriter Colin provides vocals, intentions and design to all of his original works as VocalVibrations. Time for Yourself … Continued
Quiet confidence in the form of lo-fi indie guitar grooves and chilled, modest hip-hop – a timeless set-up and sound, with clever, relatable bars backing a smooth underlying beat. Drainhair and Roman Barks join forces, for the memorable visuals and vibe of Attention.
Romantic desire and separation all contemplated in simple, short lines and phrases that help the positive bounce of the music linger in a mainstream quirky fashion. There’s nothing complex to battle with, just the likable nature of the music and performance – only the essential building blocks employed, by an elusive Dutch creative with a clear passion for the celebration and optimism of pop.
Korean-born artist and producer just min delves into the complexities of self-identity, grief, and emotional rebirth, with the delicacy and depth of this hugely vulnerable and evocative album Molten.
Quirky indie-pop with an instantly distinct artistic quality. Brooklyn’s Ben Silby delivers a minimalist but soulful introduction to the brand new album Can’t Hang, and proceeds to build upon that performative quality throughout the project.
“I don’t want to be one thing, so I’ll be nothing.”
The ‘numbing qualities’ of modern work culture, the feelings of disconnection and isolation we all seem to share, of something vital being stripped away from our very existence, all feeds into the intriguing balancing of humanity and robotic, industrial sounds that make up Nervous Systems the album.
Cinematic exploration, heavy bass and intriguing, mysterious vocals – something like nostalgia from the days of Massive Attack – all introduces this creatively unique debut album from Chicago songwriter and artist Cosmos Ray.
Following the colourful creative storytelling of his band’s 2024 album The Waking Giant, Georgia’s Ukulele-rock pioneer Winchester 7 returns with a five-track EP that’s distinctly more grounded, and devoted to the memories and nostalgia of snapshots or Postcards from a life.
Introducing a hugely uplifting soul-rock anthem, from Halifax creative ensemble Soul Howe & the Swells. A uniquely genre-fusing single, inspired by and devoted to the Life Rolls On organization – empowering people with disabilities through adaptive sport experiences.
Big vibes and smooth production meet with a timeless hip-hop hook – POPMFS keeps that old-school rap swagger alive and well, with the uplifting summer jam that is Ridin Clean.
Organic guitar and honest, intimate vocals – real acoustic music and poetry united in a raw folk setting. Lisa E. Williams gets more contemplative and calming than ever, with the nostalgic longing and relatability of YOUNG.