Tender Touch – Steve Tabor
Kansas-based Steve Tabor never fails to deliver emotionally-driven melodies. The reminiscing in ‘Tender Touch’ can be felt in the folk instrumental, the impassioned vocals and the depth of the melody. Nostalgia is in the air, making the song all the more relatable as Tabor channels his feelings to his listeners.
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World Full Of Sounds – St Franck
Elements of French House stand out in music producer and multi-instrumentalist St Franck’s new single ‘World Full of Sounds’, but there’s also a grunge quality within the music. The spoken interlude uplifts the experimental aspect of the melody, and there’s never a dull moment as St Franck traverses across innovative sounds.
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all natural – Nothing Like Robots
‘all natural’ by pop-rock/alternative band Nothing Like Robots has this infectious aura, not dissimilar to the sound of Australian band Chase Atlantic. The effects bring out the best of the vocals and the production upholds the energy of the fast-paced rhythm.
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Walking on the Yellow Line – Ilario Ferrari
Exploring the complex feelings of finding belonging within a community, a country, and ultimately the entire Earth, London-based Ilario Ferrari Trio release ‘Walking on the Yellow Line’. The lyric ‘it feels like home‘ is repeated in the distinctive lead vocal. The mix of alleviating harmonies and heartfelt lyrics allow the music to transcend mere sound.
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Hold on to the Night – FrenCha
The vocals shine brightly on pioneering French artist FrenCha’s melody ‘Hold on to the night’, where she allows her French lyricism to meet her usual country style. Placing emphasis on moments of innocence, joy and sensuality, the tune has this addictively carefree quality about it.
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Bad Idea – grapevine.
North-east based alternative pop artist grapevine. has recently released ‘Bad Idea’, inspired by a reflective conversation with his friends. A fast-paced tune keeps us invigorated, as grapevine. is daring with the production. His vocals find solace with the instrumental, leading to a compelling flow dominating the melody.
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missiles in the sky – Ava Adonia
Ava Adonia’s dark pop, adrenaline-inducing, self-produced track ‘missiles in the sky’ is redolent of a memorable midnight drive or an epiphanic dream, as it acts as a diary entry after the painful end of an intense friendship. The music video captures the feeling just right, and shows that Adonia has the pop persona to make her mark in the industry.
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Boombox Baby – Astrobandit
Electronic pop artist Astrobandit releases an eclectic mix of production skills on ‘Boombox Baby’ – a nostalgia 80s bedroom pop track. It’s both fun and dreamy; a relaxing but also enthralling listen. The perfect song for reflecting on past experiences, and to be excited to make new ones.
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Move – The Jungle
The Jungle’s ‘Move’ is a song of surprises. Opening with a harsher funk sound, the instrumental soon morphs into a slick and smooth tone. The production is incredibly well-crafted and mature sounding, as harmonies enhance this authentic atmosphere. ‘Move’ is the lovechild of 80s disco gems and modern R&B The Weeknd tracks, such as ‘Out Of Time’ and ‘In Your Eyes’.
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Monster – Fat Picnic
‘Monster’, released by multi-genre Australian group Fat Picnic, is the type of song you can’t believe hasn’t existed before. With such a powerful hook, when the vocals dominate the melody, the loudness and vibrancy of ‘Monster’ comes to life. Fat Picnic also know exactly how to vitalise their diverse sound, packed with elements of Ska, Reggae, Dance and Rock.
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Creed – Esther Kiely
Soft, angelic and authentic vocals conjure strong emotions and sentiments on Franco-Irish singer-songwriter Esther Kiely’s melody ‘Creed’. Reflecting on a long-standing friendship that has faded over time, Kiely shows she knows exactly how to tell a sincerely beautiful story through the art of pure vocals and instrumental.
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Alone At A Table For Five – Havard
Norwegian artist Havard paints a melody brimmed with themes of loneliness and the search for belonging. It’s a relatable concept, but he takes the premise a lot deeper. ‘Have you ever seen anyone alone in the bar next to you?‘ he sings in his absorbingly low pitch. Together, these elements Havard act as a fascinating insight into Havard’s experience with such feelings.
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