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Alone On Christmas Day by THE HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS is a holiday song with an edge of melancholy. It provides a different perspective than the cheery Christmas bangers that can become stale year after year. This refreshing outlook, founded on eighties-inspired yacht rock, is built up by layers of synths and subtle guitar work. I…

White Christmas by NINNI is a refreshing cover of a Christmas classic. I love its ingenuity in its interpretation of such a traditional melody. NINNI allows his personality and style to come through without changing the track beyond recognition. There is a lot of love and respect for the joy of the holiday season and…

Sonatina in C sharp by RAYNALD GRENIER is a cinematic, classical piece with a definitive and tumultuous narrative told through simple piano playing. It opens with a simple yet beautiful piano part and goes through three distinct phases of evolution to deliver its story, much like a three-act structure in a film. The beginning establishes…

Turn by MARTYN SCOTT is an electric indie pop banger with confidence and charisma that defines its retro sound. At its core, the foundation is beautiful vocals and guitars. However, what SCOTT decides to do with that foundation differentiates it from other tracks trying to capture that magic of the sixties with a modern flair.…

Le marteau et l’enclume (The hammer and the anvil) by SLDGHRAM 1ER is a collection of industrial electronic tracks that use psychedelic soundscapes to build a beautiful and contradictory miasma of sound which is just as engaging during the heat of the chaos as it is during the brief moments of clarity. The opening track,…

Over You by THE PROJECT is an anthemic track with a killer guitar part and vocals that ooze charisma. The song opens strong. It begins with distorted guitar strumming and heavy, rhythmic drums. They immediately establish the tone in a way that knocks you off your feet on a first listen. The wave of sound…

Isolation by JODY COOPER is an introspective rock anthem full of passion and emotion, detailing the challenges many have been through over the past few years. As the title suggests, the track references the pandemic and our struggles to grow beyond it. However, I think the message is broader than that specific event. The lyrics…

Day Off by Jazzygold captivates with its alternative R&B styling and rich vocal performance. It touches on a fascinating aspect of our culture, discussing our lack of respect for the importance of rest. We were all warned about the work-life balance and burnout, yet it is still a trap we all fall into now and…

What do you get the girl who’s got it all for Christmas by BRAVADO CARTEL is a classic Christmas anthem about love during the festive season. The track uses its barebones structure to its advantage, delivering through its raw and honest vocal delivery. The guitar strumming is another brilliant aspect, building the melody and rhythm…

Maybe it is the holiday season or just good luck. Either way, we have been having a good run of happy tracks on MusicTaste. It is a unique joy to explore songs about the positive sides of the human experience. I think the way our brains work, we find it easier to focus on the…