Originality and organic inspiration unite brilliantly for this release, a producer making fine use of both professionalism and playfulness at the creative helm. Mario Tha Great (MTG) connects with artistic flair and consistency combined, for the quickly recognisable tone and tempo of Ascend.
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Old school simplicity brings back the mellow pace of Hip Hop – the sort that first let storytelling and lyricism guide the way. OC Threat keeps things focused on groove and intention, with the low-key party single Tonight.
If you’ve ever loved the knees-up appeal and unrivalled embrace of rock and roll and southern rock captured perfectly in the studio setting, We’re all gonna get it is exactly what you should be listening to right now.
Organic electronic rhythms both consistent and perfectly compressed for that tribal-hypnotic escapism of a timeless genre. D.J.NATHAN.FRIBERG captures the essence of old school house music, with the simplicity and slick appreciative style of Speaker Movement.
Inspired by their self-penned initiative of ‘Harmonizing Hearts, Elevating Souls’, Lynn and Jimmy Wolling create from a shared passion for songwriting and musicianship that stirs up deeply rooted emotions. The duo travel annually to India, to expand upon their classical instrumental abilities – the tabla and the sitar – and these experiences have played a huge role in shaping the sound of their act Strings of the Heart.
Creative production and heavy beats draw focus to the unique flow and authentic bars of Bishopdaplugg. The brand new album Rose That Grew From a Box pays tribute to a lifelong connection in both family and music.
Taking things back to the bare essentials now – a refreshing moment of quiet acoustic reflection. American songwriter Tommy Curtis delivers the intimacy of finger-picked guitar and a softly raspy, evocative voice, to guide us into the poetic and personal gratitude and contemplation of Steady Now.
Australian duo My Inner Hyde keep things simple but striking, with the old-school distortion and anthemic, evocative writing of Eliminate.
Atmospheric rock with mildly warped layers of psychedelic expression. Stories that seem simple but hold a wealth of complex feelings and reflections – an easy going sway of a vibe regardless. Wilson Arms capture the sound of something timeless, with their creative album Heroes and Hangmen.
Noting over 30,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Tessa Dalton has gone from strength to strength in the past twelve months, her honest writing and vocal fluidity promising a level of authenticity and heart that modern pop has perhaps not seen in quite a while.
Originally an acoustic guitar stomp of a track with a Taylor Swift-esque story and tone, That’s So True is completely reinvented under this light. Jon has taken the vocal in full, slowed things down, and injected a heavy dose of distorted synth chords and a mellow slap of a rhythm, to give the song a deeply consuming and ethereal style.
Classic indie rock, a contemporary instrumental lightness but with short lines and two-vocals combined for that snappy, anthemic rise. messier bring unrivalled energy and pace to the scene, with the dreamy hook and up-tempo guitar-work and drums of Baskervilles.