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Breath by Bodeba is a disco track with a distinct and charismatic vibe that allows for excellent evolution and a fluid instrumental that never strays from its core identity. Breath establishes a rhythm from the very start with the breath samples. Not only does this anchor the song to the themes it’s communicating, but it…

Reflection by Millhope is a post-rock instrumental track that captures nostalgic energy through its tight production and use of a diverse range of synthesizers. The track begins with an enigmatic and soulful vibe that slowly builds energy as the piece goes on. The lead melody feels light and conversational at this point. The higher-pitch synth…

Winds of Change is a classical album by Allen Kai-Lang Yu. It utilises layers of piano melodies that fuse, meld and interact as the album goes. The first track, Whispers of The Wind, begins with a slow start that feels like wind swaying in the trees. Its bright timbre and evolving cadence feel like the…

Lulled by the Waves by No Terror In the Bang is a unique post-metal track that uses ebbs and flows in its energy to convey narrative. Something about the swaying, dark charisma of the vocals reminded me a little of Thom Yorke from Radiohead, especially on tracks like Exit Music (For A Fim). Beginning with…

I always found the confidence that a lot of rap music explores interesting. The same kind of people who bash visualisations will listen to tracks with choruses about beautiful women and money and find it energising. This style is so much more than bragging, it’s a hypnotic and confident attitude that makes people feel good. …

You Dance In The Club is a spacey dance remix that manages to maintain its cool, calm, and enigmatic charm while also building a beat you can’t help but nod your head to. Remixed by Those Giants, originally by Benedict Sinister, the song’s foundation is his classic gravelly vocals exploring emotionally complex themes.  The line…

Holy Night by Kete Bowers is an emotive, acoustic, folk track full of soul. The foundation of the song is Bowers’ emphatic vocals; something about their softness immerses you deeper in the lyrics. He evokes the quiet sensation of a winter night through the subtleties in his performance. The space in the mix also helps…

Real One balances steezy party energy with more serious themes that add depth and texture, providing contrast and important context to the easy listening vibe and leaning into BREON S.Y.N.D.E.L’s work hard play hard mantra. The track utilises layers of violins in its beat. Together, the strings give the low register of the rhythm some…

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…

Anthem for the Forgotten by Paul Marotto is a powerful track that details the immense challenges of addiction and mental illness, as well as the acute pain of loneliness. Although it is a cliche to talk about the isolating effect of modern life, I think it is pertinent to mention it anyway because it is…