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.
As we discover Veinmelter’s peculiar and eclectic sonic universe, we can’t help but appreciate the constant tension between chaos and tenderness, a cosmic character that’s so highly endearing.
‘Monopolar’ is an aural black hole that has swallowed us whole, a chaotic psychedelic trip with a hazy aftertaste.
Such lyrical depth has become a sort of signature move for Alexa Kate, as she moves to uncover yet another tender, introspective pop nugget drenched in melancholy and cinematic textures.
‘Break The Chain’ is kinetic, obsessive, urgent; yet also ethereal, dreamy, and packed with hazy escapism. It’s a triumph of the senses, a piece that will leave many listeners wondering how to react to it.
‘Thread’ is an intriguing insight into Darkswoon’s darkwave, dream-pop universe, a plastic and malleable artistic endeavour that embraces escapism, distortions, and poetic vocals.
Middlefield’s latest release, ‘Wake Up’, embodies Mary’s heavier, more explosive rock aura, always retaining the relatable lyrical allure that makes the project so urgent and intriguing.
Making their way towards an upcoming EP, Canadian duo Wotts pull us into their nostalgic, dreamy, and psychedelic universe, a place drenched in escapism and evocative lyricism.
Country-Pop royalty Eileen Carey is back with another slice of nostalgic and heartwarming goodness, a wholesome and positive perspective on a romantic break-up.
‘Tonight’ sees Martron turning his attention towards more evocative territories, yet always carrying his overall hypnotic and kinetic character, inviting both abstraction and dancing.
‘Before and After Three’ is both mysterious and playful, a slice of gloomy and cosmic indie-rock goodness, even capturing hints of psychedelia.
Shooqa 22’s stylistic borders are so blurred that every attempt to categorise what we are hearing falls flat. Eventually, we cannot help but listen carefully, in awe, gently lulled by the group’s musical eclecticism.
A peculiar, intriguing record, ‘Grey’ offers heaps of edgy kinetic energy and functional minimalism, effectively acting as a stylistic bridge between alt-pop and electronica.