Autograph – Jiwon
Opening ‘Autograph’ with sophisticated production that energises the listener from the beginning, indie-pop artist Jiwon prepares us for a melody rich in skill and spirit. With the ultimate summer atmosphere, ‘Autograph’ is a song that glistens with excitement.
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Raw Paper – Kfresh
Hip-hop and rap musician Kfresh – influenced by the likes of Method Man and LL Cool J – released ‘Raw Paper’. The song sets out with a clear musical agenda to produce a brilliant flow of notes, which is consistent throughout. The sound dovetails a professional sounding and authentic sounding atmosphere to create something really impressive.
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Reverse – To The Moon & Back
Listeners will be smitten with the grand, efficacious nature of ‘Reverse’ by two-piece group To The Moon & Back. However, we must also consider the mysterious aspects of the instrumental here, expressed both vocally and instrumentally, which allude to a deeper meaning. The band reveal the song is about “a consumer society functioning ‘backwards’, losing its humanistic values”. This certainly adds new layers to ‘Reverse’, making it all the more profound.
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Reality – Milly Mason
Sixteen year old singer songwriter from Cardiff, Milly Mason, releases ‘Reality’ as she puts forward the concept of someone who discovered the power of letting go of everything holding them back in life. We can see this demonstrated lyrically in lines like ‘they pushed her down the mountain, she was falling fast, but when she reached the bottom, she found herself at last.’ The vocals revolve around luminous tones with flawless resonance, elevated by sweet acoustics.
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Hell No – DJ Remo
Built on an elaborately melodic tension, ‘Hell No’ released by electronica artist DJ Remo hosts an appealing listen. Impressive electronic technique accompanies Madeline Wood’s ambitious vocals to tell the story of the emotionally intense fallout of a fractured relationship with a passionate kind of articulation.
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Violet – Alas De Liona
Consistent in her dreamy and eloquent sound, USA-born and Scotland-based artist Alas de Liona opens her single ‘Violet’ with euphoric vocalisations. Knowing exactly how to craft evocative atmospheres, she leads an angelic atmosphere with her unique voice to propose something so commercial in the current music scene. Meanwhile, Alas de Liona remains authentic.
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Be Alright – Trav Torch
Maplewood, New Jersey native Trav Torch started out as a rapper at age 13, but lately he’s been leaning more into his own contemporary R&B style, having always had a passion for it. We can see this in ‘Be Alright’, where he pours so much soul into the vocals. A radiant instrumental works alongside ruminative lyricism that provides a sense of hope in dark times.
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Hop on a Cloud – Us
Finnish five piece Us have announced their debut album ‘Underground Renaissance’ for the 20th of September, and ‘Hop on a Cloud’ is the first single. With a classic atmosphere surrounding the instrumental, an effulgent energy is produced by electric guitars and jovial piano notes.
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Alec Eiffel – Baria
French artist Baria has used nu soul sounds and R&B influences to craft ‘Alec Eiffel’. The resplendent instrumental here exhibits many melodic layers that contrast but also work so well together. ‘Alec Eiffel”s music video is just as captivating – shrouded in visual effects that capture the mood just right.
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Devil In Blue – DUPLEXITY
‘Devil In Blue’, from emerging indie rock duo Duplexity, takes back the power of a breakup through its electrifying, rebellious and rejuvenating sound. The intro in itself ignites a mellifluous spark. Savannah Judy’s vocals are unambiguously full of character and with the timing of the instrumental, the effects become magnetizing to the listener.
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House by the Sea – Santans
Digging deep emotionally, pop, rock and punk musician Santans releases ‘House by the Sea’. As his most personal song – ‘I want to build close to water, stop keeping myself at bay’ – an intimate atmosphere is transmitted to us, emblematic of its title. The vocals embrace each sound with care as the instrumental anticipation builds and builds; until the powerful ending.
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Fly – Kevian Kraemer
I was first drawn into Kevian Kraemer’ discography when I heard ‘Sweater’ – an irresistibly catchy melody. This month, along with the New Jersey born musician’s EP ‘Seventeen’, he released ‘Fly’. He tells a story from the beginning, ruefully describing a complicated romance; ‘You don’t love me, so stop making me believe it’ he sings at the chorus. An acoustic instrumental dominates the melody to create a soothing sound, but before the last lyric Kraemer incorporates new elements into his production.
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