Harry Cleverdon – House of Cards
Harry’s ‘House of Cards’ is a powerful and colourful, eruptive and warm indie folk track with soft vocals and it’s a rather welcoming track we could easily listen to again and again. This easy listening soft pop track plays on a simple soundscape, passionate vocals and poetic lyricism that is emphasised by an anthemic chorus!
Amy Papiransky – Isabella
Scottish artist Amy Papiransky brought us a soft storytelling alternative pop song with sweet vocals and a subtle yet warm soundscape. Hints of indie and soul bring an intriguing soundscape that is eclectic and supports its message seamlessly, with the inspiration behind ‘Isabella’ being the constant exposure to other people’s lives on social media.
Steam Donkey – Give Me Something Good
A softly swaying, slowly building new alternative rock track was released by Steam Donkey, ‘Give Me Something Good’ gave us something good. Warm vocals and ethereal guitar lines, supported by driving drums, make for an intriguing sound and eclectic track that is rather infectious in its own, non-commercial, way.
Alffa – Breathe Free
Alffa’s latest, ‘Breathe Free’, is loud, proud, and undeniably in-your-face. The punk rock track thunders like an express train and builds on distorted guitars, shouting vocals, and the feeling of being injected with a shot of espresso. ‘Breathe Free’ is a track built around an addictive and easy-to-remember chorus, the band is giving full on anthemic arena rock hit potential.
Juju – Swings and Roundabouts
Juju’s ‘Swings and Roundabouts’ combines influences from pop entwined with electronic rock vibes and listens like a rollercoaster. The track highlights her sharp and powerful vocals, and adds layers of surprise to its initial core. ‘Swings and Roundabouts’ is a short story thrilling due to its unexpected twists and turns. Juju is an artist to watch!
Judge & Jury – The Urge
‘The Urge’ is a fun and tongue-in-cheek track with an intro as misleading as they get, the track slowly builds towards an explosive metal rock track with soaring vocals and heavy, hard hitting guitars that leave no excuse not to headbang along. Judge & Jury are a fanatic rock group that builds on the arena rock sound we can’t get enough of!
Beach Weather – Hardcore Romance
Beach Weather bring a soft and subtle alt rock sound with sweet vocals and a wandering soundscape that barely touches the ground, ‘Hardcore Romance’ builds on a passionate softness, plays with seductive and powerful vocals and a thumping beat in sync with our heartbeat while we listen to the womanising track.
The Drywall Heels – Caterina
Here’s a track that shines like the sun, a new alternative pop sound a la The Beatles with soft vocals and colourful guitar lines, and a warm soundscape that changes colour like a mood ring. ‘Caterina’ is charming and confident, hazy yet grounding, and the perfect introduction to a sound we are already hooked on, hats off to The Drywall Heels.
Dark rock outfit Deer Park Avenue have brought us another rock hit with ‘Crucible’, soaring vocals and a thumping beat we simply have to tap along to. The track slowly builds towards an eruptive chorus, while during its build up dragging us all along on a rocking journey a la YONAKA with a hint of the mesmerising pop of AURORA. Deer Park Avenue give us the best of both worlds.
Brother Valiant – C’est La Vie
New York-based indie singer songwriter Brother Valiant brings a beautiful ode to life on ‘C’est La Vie’, softly poppy, infused with hints of alternative pop and electro rock, his latest is contemplative and slowly builds towards a strong chorus driven by a subtly thumping beat. Its chorus listens like a cherry and rum bonbon, sugary and sweet, with a surprising kick at its core.
Mr. Novembre – Nothing On My Mind
A warm and soulful new release brought our attention to Mr. Novembre, on ‘Nothing On My Mind’ he’s departed from his usual folk sound and brings a hazy pop sound that is rather refreshing as well as addictive. On the single he brings fragile verses, a groovy sound, and a grand outro, and beautiful vocal harmonies finish off this beautifully coloured track.
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