Marc Nevermind encapsulates the art of escapism, letting the creative process take him into this new world, and providing the same other-worldly embrace for all who press play. The music is the driving force, creative connection the goal, and that’s a refreshing and invaluable quality – particularly in a world so seemingly infatuated with image and daily life updates. The mystique returns, and with it, the true talent.
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Charming creativity gifted songwriting that’s fearlessly confronting and honest. Nathan Stiteler recaptures the artistry of singer-songwriter exploration, with the raw and unique sentiments and stylings of Curse Words (Hopeless, Thoughtless, Fruitless.)
Pure acoustic delicacy, a simple and organic sound, with cleanly mixed vocals presenting personal, heartfelt stories and songs. Thor Gonzales keeps things genuine and intimate, for his brand new album Harana.
Sarah Arthur: The Spiritual Journey of an American Jewish Woman doesn’t stop at being an album, it’s closer to a staged pilgrimage. Each piece builds into the next, creating a cohesive narrative arc that feels dramatic without losing intimacy. It’s an imaginative bridge between concert and theater, a space where song becomes story and story becomes reflection.
Featuring moments of funk, punk, trip hop, new wave, rock, dance, Latin and even reggae, New Loser resounds as a slick and often lick-driven alternative rock album. We get instrumental gems and smart references, relatable vocals, the likes of Scars presenting warmth and good vibes contrasted by an intriguing subject matter.
Featuring a classic folk-country set-up, a full-band warmth with reverb-kissed slides and a raspy vocal character, Spirits & Springsteen is a perfectly crafted single, catchy and uplifting, but with just enough of a memorable conceptual twist to really hit the scene with impact.
Regardless of your musical taste or generational placement across the eras, this Frank Sinatra classic will most likely have found its way into your life at some point. A melodic progression that’s iconic, and a subject matter that’s ever relatable, timeless, and comforting in its optimism and acceptance.
Puerto Rico’s rising RnB voice JUIC3 captures a romantic edge and dynamic artistic charm this year, with the vocal fluidity and unique central concept of Love Away.
Built on the back of a long-standing belief that music has the power to unite us all, German creative Fabian Engelhardt brings through the newly famed strength of AI-generated music, with the mighty soul-rock anthem The Ones Who Show Up.
New York City rockers Los Dudes have been a staple of the local scene for almost thirty years. Their songwriting resounds as authentic, an ode to the fun and passion of creating, and Beauty In Brooklyn, their latest EP release, is a fine testament to that established and confident approach.
Nostalgic indie rock with a soulful thread of concept and an equally evocative, expressive guitar solo. Maypo Deluxe bring back the vulnerability and realism of genuine rock songwriting, for the old-school sway and substance of Find My Way.
Driven by innocence and organic talent, young songwriter and artist Aaria & Band Wildlife confidently and cleverly highlights the unique and impassioned qualities of her single Ponies In Denver. The first single from their upcoming album Feel The Light, Ponies In Denver features a colourful organic arrangement of voices, keys, rhythms, bass and guitars, and … Continued