Organic loops of instrumentation and voice, poetic and personal ideas resounding and lingering – an ambient but largely acoustic presentation, of songs that feel both revealing and mysterious in their vague bursts of both joy and sadness. German songwriter and artist Rico Friebe releases a brand new double album, in the form of the mighty The Desire Path / The Open Glade.
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Somewhere between tribal alternative dance and modern rap akin to Tyler, the Creator, resides an artist unaffected by expectation, influenced by a multitude of legends but ultimately appearing confidently settled amidst his own sense of energy and appreciation for the escapism of music.
Happy hardcore tones, progressive house with EDM vocals akin to the dawn of the genre – a euphoric rise and drop, with heartfelt, evocative lyrics and vocals, inspiring and motivational alongside. Producer ROQ1N captures the essence and power of true contrast, with the immense escapism and energy of Demons.
Visa Anxiety are perhaps unexpectedly cool, somewhat quiet and uncertain, but ultimately uplifting in their careful contrasting of tentativeness and confidence. The band are playfully honest, interesting, and creatively rooted amidst the sounds that get things moving towards the end of a long week. I look forward to hearing more.
Classic songwriting with a vintage twist of organic design to match – Bandtraxs and Frankie Boulter capture the essence and optimism of Christmas, with the re-release of an ageless independent single, called Sorry Baby (Christmas).
Great songs, genuine vocals, an artistic identity that’s refreshingly real – Kērd DaiKur is putting in the work and passion alike, to release a full-length debut album that already feels a little like a greatest hits collection for the independent creative.
Neo-classical power-pop with a cinematic aura and impassioned programmed vocals. VALORE creates from the depths of AI audio-play, with Heart Of Fire providing a bold and uplifting example of the elusive artist’s intent.
Lush riffs and dreamy good vibes meet with a kind of energising folk-rock energy and brightness that’s instantly infectious. Belgian creative Hidden Shores blends indie pop, shoegaze and anthemic passion, with the limitless creative tools of AI, for the intoxicating album Mighty Oak.
Introducing a brief but colourful explosion of instrumental Christmas joy – Flip My Beatz captures a classic melody in a net loaded with trap rhythms and vocal fragments, which naturally gift the sound a fresh sense of style.
Less than two weeks until the big day, Christmas is approaching at pace, and here we have the third instalment of One World One Christmas – just in time to light up the celebrations, as we get everything ready for December 25th.
Featuring Michelique, and a fine fusion of classic RnB qualities and modern production tools, In Silence (Blue Mix) is smooth, catchy, cool, and naturally addictive.
SC4REAL takes things back to the sharp fluidity and smartness of real rap, with the personal depths and clever, compelling wordplay of DARK KNIGHT.