Roads by ГОЛОС КАА explores a modern take on a seminal Portishead record, redefining it with an updated vocal performance and an alternative rhythm, capturing the melancholic and liminal essence of the original while adding energy for a new audience. The synths forgo the delayed reverb of the original and instead opt for a bolder, […]
SHE by JOE LINGTON is a genre-bending exploration and commentary of modern relationships. The album doesn’t compromise its message in any way, delivering cutting and emotionally resonant musical lines, spanning the scope of afro beats, R&B, and sensitive Neo Soul. Opening up with Pinkeen and Move Your Body, the album begins with energy and pep. […]
We Shall Not Be Moved by PHAT PROBLEM has a traditional punk sound and modern themes. It stands out because of its bold dedication to its sonic roots. The track opens with this crunchy guitar sound and rolling drums, immediately setting the tone and building the energy. This opening introduces us to PHAT PROBLEM’s punk […]
LIFE by PROKLAIM mixes several different genres in a way that feels authentic to each of them but also unique in its styling. From bossa nova to neo-soul to Boom Bap, there is a sense of respect for each genre PROKLAIM has utilised to build their sound. That respect translates into a unique sonic landscape […]
Deluge by JAMES KING is a raw and honest acoustic indie folk track that stands out because of its directness. It utilises an acoustic guitar, piano, and layers of vocals. Deluge’s building blocks are simple and easy to understand as a listener, which makes the impact of the piece emotionally resonant. It shows King’s maturity […]
Mermaid Cafe by Douglas Savage is an Indie Folk Soft Rock track infused with the sleepy British seaside town and all the charm that comes with it. I’m sure people can relate to exploring these quiet, peaceful towns and fantasising about a different pace of life, wondering what it is like to live there. Savage […]
Remnants by the Neuromaniacs is an avant-garde instrumental piece that feels like a trip from beginning to end. Distancing themselves from their previous darker material, The Neuromaniacs tap into a euphoric high with this track, utilising a shiny synth to guide you through the composition from beginning to end. This element feels like it leads […]
The most common mistake people make before watching Breath is assuming it’s a surf film. It has surfing in it the way Requiem for a Dream has food in it — the visible thing isn’t what the movie is about. Go in expecting wave action and you’ll spend 115 minutes bored. Go in understanding what […]
It’s Time by FRANCK RAPP is the perfect summer acid jazz anthem, injecting the listener with excitement about the future of love. The ‘time’ in the title refers to the right moment to find love. The track’s foundations are that tentative emotional rise. There is a sense of excited waiting drawn out of the track […]
A View From The End of A Dream is one of the best-named tracks I’ve listened to. The mix of the psychedelic instrumental and esoteric lyrics, created by In Plain Air, feels exactly like the moment a dream fades. You can feel the track drifting in and out of reality, fusing this complex dreamscape with […]
