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.
This is the sort of song that can work well around the holidays, especially thanks to its reflective songwriting content. Hodges vocals are dynamic and precise as always, yet we feel as though 'I Believe' really makes them shine.
'cowboy blues' unveils a web of intimate, acoustic-driven sections and epic, cinematic-esque counterpoints. Matz Patrick's vocals are the cherry on the cake, here unveiling a tale of raw self-reflection and gentle escapism.
'GOLD' feels fresh and boundary-pushing, but also plenty familiar and relatable. Damini Bhatla's evocative vocals help tie it all together, especially thanks to their angelic, hazy tone and the overarching meaningful lyrical picture.
The balance between electronic textures and guitars is quite sublime, with everything sharing a certain spaciousness. Moon Construction Kit is busy building his own unique, hypnotic aural universe, and we are here for it.
A striking showcase of Cordua's lyrical abilities, as he explores the liminal territory between heartfelt introspection and fragile honesty. We suspect listeners will relate to it.
"A combination of traits make up my emotionally sensitive personality; being queer and neurodivergent are some for sure. But I love myself. I’m proud of who I am and my capacity to feel big emotions."
In ‘Vitamins’, listeners are taken through a cathartic roller coaster full of highs and lows, and eventually confronted with stinging truths about mental health and self-discovery.
Packed with theatrical arrangements and whimsical vocals, ‘Like a Stone’ feels like an emotional, playful roller-coaster. Thornewill’s lyrical delivery is absolutely showstopping.
‘Have a Nice Fall’ is a joy to listen to, thanks to its timeless arrangements and its sweet, introspective melodies. Discover Camryn Adele Portagallo.
‘Photoshoot’ feels quite flirtatious yet honest, a lyrical exchange between Chloe Tang and Yvng Jin that explores intimacy in the digital age.
A rather eclectic record, one that doesn’t necessarily fixate on a single mood or a particular feel, instead navigating the last few decades of popular music while showcasing Lucy Care’s vocal versatility.
“It’s the kind of song I always want to listen to when someone has broken my heart or bruised my ego. A song where you get to have the last word and say ‘hey look at me now, I’m doing just fine’.”