Slick riffs and gentle fingerpicking, a strong groove and a heartfelt sense of poetic expression – Tel Aviv songwriter and artist Eyal Erlich recently launched a series of live videos with his band, and the results highlight soulful depth and talented musicianship across the board.
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“As a man the only flowers that you get are when you’re six feet under on the day you die.”
The retro electronic riff at the forefront is key, then there’s the vocal personality, the playful confidence, and the mystique from the language barrier. Aukat is an admittedly raw recording, but this adds to the indie authenticity, and ultimately the track and video speak volumes on behalf of the influences and boldness of RiG.
Softly impassioned bars light up a smooth lo-fi production, as Saint Rivera brings character and good vibes back to smart, purposeful hip hop.
Versatility of style, elevating thoughtful poetry and softly spoken performances. The UK’s own Late Nate captures a series of creative moments, with the likes of his uniquely ambient single Gentle Flows.
Why this title? What connects these ideas and feelings? There’s so much to unpack, and yet at the same time, the cinematic presence and performative charm of the project lets the music simply engage with and entertain its listener. In short, Pertinax is stunning, and impressively free in its artistic and playful creativity.
Another catchy gem from the cool corner of PSYBORG – Misbehavin’ is an end of summer bounce of a track, blending cleanly-mixed vocals with a colourful and impressively unique, organic and often minimalist groove.
The six-minute epic that is SPACE introduces the work of an introspective yet hopeful songwriter – someone intent on inspiring others, and celebrating the power of music in connecting people across eras, spaces and circumstances.
Featuring Ted James on guitar, George Pestana on Drums, and David Escamilla on bass, there’s a level of togetherness and tightness amidst this band’s live captures that’s second to none. It’s a faultless and stylish progression, naturally urging you to crank up the volume, and its balancing of playfulness and fast-fingered ability is mighty.
From the dawn of the Bad Bubble audio experience – the first mention of Underscore, the historical poignancy of Future 9 – all of this has been with devout purpose; an artist intent on creating a legacy and lasting memory of a story and of his daughter. There are many heart-breaking and beautiful moments throughout the vast collection of albums, EPs and singles, but more relevantly, there are many, and perhaps some of the most impactful of all, to be found throughout a conclusion.
Award-winning composer and pianist Vince Pope creates a serene and spiritual moment, with the neo-classical tones, melodies and emotional warmth of Pastoral. Intent on capturing the essence of a beautiful summer’s day, Vince Pope’s commitment to this moment is undeniable, and through five minutes of music, Pastoral paints a series of images and feelings for … Continued
In a time when AI is turning everybody into a ‘musician’, genuine projects like this mean more than ever, and Sketches #1 feels like something that was genuinely written, performed and recorded as a means of healing or understanding for the artist. A therapeutic process, which shines like a secret light – stumbled upon in the darkest of times.