Sadness and motivation intertwine quite divinely here, the unignorable validity and importance of Earth is Crying ringing loud and clear, amidst a stylistic tone and melodic journey that’s accessible; both distinct and timeless, and whole-heartedly dedicated to the ongoing problem of environmental crisis.
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Americana artist Tim Turophile blends the comfort of timeless musicianship with a twist of original songwriting and character. His new album One More Last Chance dives into a series of introspective and reflective stories, beginning with the upbeat anthem and deeply thoughtful scenes and escapism of Interstate.
Euphoric house music with a divine melodic core – immersive rhythms and purposeful, contemplative moods. Producer Glionna and Cafe De Anatolia build up a distinctly evocative sound, with tracks like the bold and soulful Silk Road. Consider first the intricate detail and precision of the mix – a classic piano groove and relentless drum line … Continued
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.
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.