I have been listening to music since I can remember: every genre, every artist, every edgy and niche subculture.
I am a great listener: I take pride in discovering unheard gems, trying to connect with their authors.
It never gets old, really… somehow, music keeps hypnotising us, surprising us, always, always offering something new. Must be some sort of magic.
‘LEAP’ bathes in Jasmine Power’s personal experience, celebrating a life spent pursuing dreams in faraway lands. It will also serve as a motivational source for anyone seeking a more radical, courageous path forward. An intense cinematic masterpiece.
‘Over It’ exudes a luxurious mainstream pop sheen and empowering, relatable lyricism, further expanding Eva Rundle’s transition from folk siren to pop girly.
A plastic, dynamic band, travelling through a myriad of influences at any given time. ‘Songs for a Chase Sequence’ fits the brief, with its sonic eclecticism and acute originality. A five-track EP that lays the foundation for wider recognition.
Welcome to Vargen’s nocturnal, gritty aural universe, a wholesome and heartwarming place where blues, rock and country influences are distilled into a gripping contemporary package.
Josh Hicks has garnered a huge amount of industry attention for his music. It makes total sense: expressive, laidback vocals tinged with soulful grooves and evocative lyricism. He’s the next soul powerhouse.
With ‘Un Leurre’, LAAYKA sets sail on a meaningful journey of personal growth and empowerment, learning to trust her instincts once again. A hypnotic, evocative slice of old-school R&B goodness.
With potent and commanding vocals, Abby Lee follows in the footsteps of legendary soul and pop singers. She’s a force of nature, keen on the musical craft as she is on true love and emotional vulnerability.
CulturalException allows himself absolute creative freedom. Hypnotic and leftfield, uplifting and euphoric: no emotion is off the table in ‘Problems Focusing’. A deep dive into the American artist’s longstanding commitment to music.
A liberating, chaotic anthem steeped in teenage euphoria and light anarchy. Recalling simpler times and the guilty pleasure of escaping the 9-to-5, ‘17’ is ambitious and playful, but also lyrically introspective.
An introspective post-mortem of a painful breakup, an effort to reclaim one's story and independence after personal trauma: ‘The Middle’ manages to be deeply meaningful without sounding too sentimental and sombre.
Spotlighting another single from their recent album, Highroad No. 28 remind us of their eclecticism. They are not your average rock band; their artistry runs deep, borrowing from decades of musical explorations and longstanding experience.
Is Wilson the ‘real deal’? Everything points towards a positive answer: from her sublime songwriting allure to her expressive yet composed vocal tone. ‘Ever Wanted’ is a striking display of Celeste’s vast musical potential.
