James Blake gives us his most raw and introspective work to date with the release his fifth album, Friends that Break your heart. In a recent interview discussing mental health awareness in the music industry, James noted, “(For) a lot of musicians, our first language is music, then it’s whatever our native tongue is… I think we are not encouraged necessarily to speak on … [Read more...] about James Blake- Friends That Break Your Heart
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JW Francis: Wanderkid – Album Review
Indie pop artist JW Francis has cooked up eleven soothing yet infectiously upbeat tracks on his new album Wanderkid. The cover art for JW Francis’ new album Wanderkid showcases a rainbow wave, instantaneously giving off infectiously good vibes. Upon seeing the album cover, I was hoping that the music itself would be just as good as the cover suggests, and sure enough, … [Read more...] about JW Francis: Wanderkid – Album Review
Tino Ojeda: Poderoso Dios/Almighty God – Single Review
Featuring a Spanish and English version, Tino Ojeda delivers quiet sentiment in Poderoso Dios/Almighty God. Chicago, IL-based musician Tino Ojeda looks to the divine for his compositions, and there’s no wonder why; he is currently serving as a Worship Pastor. New track Poderoso Dios/Almighty God shows off his faith in a gentle track that is recorded in both English and … [Read more...] about Tino Ojeda: Poderoso Dios/Almighty God – Single Review
Royel Otis: Campus – EP Review
Dream pop duo Royel Otis provide sparkling indie rock in their charming debut EP, Campus. Royel Otis have well and truly burst onto the scene this year. Formed by childhood friends Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, the Sydney based duo’s debut EP is an entertaining ride packed full of youthful exuberance and laid back summer vibes. Spread over five excellent tracks, Campus … [Read more...] about Royel Otis: Campus – EP Review
AVAWAVES: Chrysalis – Album Review
Contemporary duo AVAWAVES present us with a sublime, if somewhat predictable, instrumental experience in the form of their new record Chrysalis. I’ll admit it: I’m ever-so-slightly torn on this album. It is, without doubt, an ethereal experience with some simply stunning sounds: wailing violins, delicate piano runs, emotive bass and dramatic build-ups occur frequently … [Read more...] about AVAWAVES: Chrysalis – Album Review
Runrummer: Outer Space – Review
Alt-pop artist Runrummer is back with a brand new, exciting EP with excellent flow in the form of Outer Space. Unless you’re heavily into the alt-pop and electronic music scene, chances are, you probably haven’t heard of London-based singer-songwriter Runrummer. She hasn’t been in the industry for too long - a few years professionally - but I have a feeling … [Read more...] about Runrummer: Outer Space – Review