It’s a memorable song, with a certain ease to it that’s reflected in the accessible, uncomplicated title of Good Morning. A single that’s non-confronting and lovely in its honesty and softness of delivery.
Music
Simple passions in a fast-strummed electric guitar, a shoegaze introduction soon evolving through equally passionate but eclectic vocals, and a suddenly striking rhythm section – which completely redirects things. Promising quiet introspection and falsetto peaks alike, slowdrip questions the role of the self when feeling like an alien in his own world, for Nightflower.
Acoustic guitar-led and drenched in emotion and reverb in equal amounts, Kye Alfred Hillig takes us through scenes of poetic memory and introspection, with the heartfelt melodies and fireside embrace of Widowmaker Express.
Beautifully countering the echo of reverb-kissed vocals, with the sheer intensity of heavy basslines, beats and distorted electric guitars, Mexico City trio Cavane achieve an intoxicating blend of indie and hard rock, with the conceptual deep-dive that is Evil Until.
Boldly and energetically igniting appreciation for the things we cannot control, Mangomichi’s infectious dance-pop track Never Go Back draws focus to the fact that we are all made from our history and the things that came before us.
Embarking upon a multi-faceted and ambitious all-round media project, Valerie P. Crabbe launches the debut single from the Valerie P. Crabbe Experience.
Award-winning San Diego singer and songwriter Jesse LaMonaca released one of the most moving and memorable country-folk singles of the year back in June, capturing a sense of uplifting warmth, with a piercing vocal nuance and lyrical charm to elevate things as the song rolls along.
Pushing the limits of electronic creativity as ever, DeHusslar Music’s return this season brings an intoxicating orchestra of electronic layers, countering intense and heavy bass with lighter retro tones and moments, for an alluring soundscape that’s completely original.
Backyard blues rock, funk and punk with a country twist of knees-up high-octane escapism – a live band with a brilliantly refreshing fusion of genres at their disposal. The Something Ain’t Rights let story and vibe guide, for the nine original songs of Rotten In The Brain.
Jeff Gallant is a UK artist raising the bar for modern country and folk music lately. He has toured the traditional and line-dancing hot spots of the country for many years, and his new album promises sixteen original songs, written across over thirty years of life experience.
Something beautifully distinct, creative and evocative – a meandering songwriting landscape, with a vocal nuance and purity that captivates. Tom Morfitt-White reminds us of the power of storytelling, emotional honesty, and musical sincerity, with the timeless poetry and subtle power of Love Me Now.
Indie songwriter Justin Wardrobe brings Americana and world-music together, for the psychedelic layers and deeply introspective, contemporary story of a protagonist drowning under the weight of life.