With Halloween creeping ever nearer, we were tempted to go for tracks on the more ghoulish side this week, but there were just so many great alternatives out there we went with what we enjoyed the most. Below are our picks, showing off some great songwriting, structure, and warmth within soul, indie, pop, and country. As always, click the pics for a listen. Areej - … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 29th October 2021
Sines: A Series of Moments – Review
Sines creates a fun-filled and playful synth-pop sound that draws on disco to create a mesmerising mix of ideas. Portland-based synth-pop artist and producer Sines loves dance music. From the second you listen to his records you can really feel the rhythm and can’t help but move your body. New album A Series of Moments is no different, focussing on a retro synth-pop sound … [Read more...] about Sines: A Series of Moments – Review
Arktik Lake: Shimmer EP – Review
Arktik Lake enjoy creating a warm and coherent Ep with psychedelic elements with their new release, Shimmer. Intercontinental Psychedelic Indie Rock collective Arktik Lake may transcend borders but their music still combines in interesting and fruitful ways. New EP Shimmer (which is also available in limited edition aquamarine vinyl by the way…) shows off their penchant for … [Read more...] about Arktik Lake: Shimmer EP – Review
New Music Fridays – 22nd October 2021
We've got some lovely flows to bend your ears around this week. From dreamy alt-pop to indie-tinged loveliness, each track offers something that's unique and warm - a great way to start the weekend! As always, click the pics for a listen. Sage Bava - Stronger Sage Bava produces a dark-folk R&B-tinged beauty in the shape of her new single, Stronger. With beautiful … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 22nd October 2021
Marc-E: Catharsis – Album Review
Marc-E leans on twisting musical stories of psychedelic electronica on his new album, Catharsis. Vancouver-based Psybient/Downtempo musician Marc-E shows off his well-thought-out song structures on his new album, Catharsis. Using both live and electronic techniques to create vibrant musical words of nature, menace, brightness and wonder, Marc-E builds music that is easy to … [Read more...] about Marc-E: Catharsis – Album Review
Louise Aubrie: Antonio – Album Review
Louise Aubrie provides a sleek, indie rock sound with hooks aplenty on her new album, Antonio. Indie rock/pop songstress Louise Aubrie provides us with a trans-Atlantic affair on her 5th studio album, Antonio. Written in New York, recorded in London, and mastered in Los Angeles, the sound has travelled the world to create a distinct, indie pop and synthy underbelly to the … [Read more...] about Louise Aubrie: Antonio – Album Review