Melancolie du soir – KaraTikC
‘Melancolie du soir’ by pianist and composer KaraTikC builds this beautiful anticipation from the beginning. It glides through piano notes with ease, yet still leaves a lasting effect with each one. KaraTikC describes the journey through the melody as emotional yet soothing, and we can hear this within the atmosphere.
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Should’ve Learned (I’m Sorry) – Jupiter Cubero
As a part of their new album ‘As a Human’, up and coming artist Jupiter Cubero has released ‘Should’ve Learned (I’m Sorry)’. The song feels relevant right now – this concept found especially in the repetition of lyrics such as ‘Don’t let me be the one that broke you’. The orchestration of the melody adds an edge to the commerciality, showcasing different sounds and fascinating shifts from one section of the song to another.
You can listen to ‘Should’ve Learned (I’m Sorry)’ here:
Eye on the Prize – Sonny Lobo
Swiss-born artist Sonny Lobo blends theatrical and electronic atmospheres in his latest single ‘Eyes on the prize’. The vocals sync with this newfound authentic ambience that captures our attention, as they soar through each sound splendidly and effortlessly.
You can listen to ‘Eyes on the prize’ here:
Price of Fame – Gla Lys
‘Price of Fame’ by Belgium-born, London-based singer-songwriter Gla Lys speaks on the lengths people go for stardom. The lyrics have a profound impact, heightened in the elaborate way Gla Lys sings them, the enunciation of notes incredibly rich. The pace and dramatic elements of the instrumental have a hold over the song, making the meaning all the more powerful.
You can listen to ‘Price of Fame’ here:
Shelter (Years Later) – Black Lilys
French sibling duo Black Lilys’ ‘Shelter (Years Later)’ demonstrates how well vocals and instrumentals can work when they collide naturally. The melody opens with vocals that have a beautifully distinct timbre, working with the instrumental to capture the mood of it. The second set of vocals have a similar effect in enhancing the angelic atmosphere.
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Stained Glass Lena – Olivier Rocabois
Once in a while you find a tune you wish you could have written and produced yourself, and ‘Stained Glass Lena’ is that track this month. French musician Olivier Rocabois unveils this timeless – vocally, melodically, instrumentally – song to us. Occupied with a grand sense of musical power and passion, Rocabois knows how keep his listeners singing along.
You can listen to ‘Stained Glass Lena’ here:
Cold War – Ouch My Spleen
There’s an undeniable mellifluous warmth to ‘Cold War’ (contrasting nicely with the title) by Californian artist Ouch My Spleen, and it gets ever stronger as the song progresses. The vocals sink into the melody just right, and the lyrics are crucial to drawing in the listener; ‘What if I said you were in my dreams?’.
You can listen to ‘Cold War’ here:
Triggers – Aquafox
‘Triggers’ from the musical project Aquafox of Rachel Perry incorporates many elements of many genres to create one very strong and appealing melody. The fusion of electronica and rock is perhaps the most notable aspect of this. And the vocals further this built up feeling within the music, suiting the instrumental through its shifts and turns.
You can listen to ‘Triggers’ here:
He Brings Trouble – Transit Cop
The recently reunited Transit Cop are back on the music scene with their release ‘He Brings Trouble’. The song opens with a dose of anticipation, and the melody exceeds these expectations. The instrumental is reminiscent of older sounds, but as a whole it feels as if the song could have been released in any time period – with a chorus ever so addictive.
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It’s still a wonderful world – Emmanuel Carlos St.Omer
It’s been great having more reggae submissions lately, and ‘It’s still a wonderful world’ was one I couldn’t resist. It absolutely embodies optimism, coalescing with the words of the title to form an infectious atmosphere. Opening with the lyric ‘It’s all about love, it’s all about peace’ establishes this feeling right from the beginning of the melody.
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Ipomea blossoms – Pacific Loon
Pacific Loon, the solo project of Francesco Busiello, has released ‘Imaginery Loops’ – a nature inspired five-track EP featuring the melody ‘Ipomea blossoms’. This song is not just a pretty title, instead showcasing a brilliantly dreamy and layered sound. Repetition is used effectively, and the song gets all the more magical with each listen.
You can listen to ‘Ipomea blossoms’ here:
Innocent Harmony (Take Me Away) – Jay Sprouse
On ‘Innocent Harmony (Take Me Away)’, Virginia-based musician Jay Sprouse’s vocals have an incredibly strong hold on the long and the powerful notes. They encapsulate the indescribable but prominent feeling of the melody also, enriched by a beguiling instrumental, which shines brightest at the chorus.
You can listen to ‘Innocent Harmony (Take Me Away)’ here: