UK based artist Eden Rain’s latest single, “Crumb,” is a strikingly awesome piece of music that showcases her soulful vocal. The song is built on top of a hypnotically slow drum rhythm that brings to mind the best of trip-hop from the ‘90s. There is definite Portishead and slight Massive Attack vibes. Musically, the use …
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Elora – “Embers”
Elora’s “Embers” is a soulful and introspective song that gracefully blends different genres to create a great alt-pop song. The track starts with lo-fi drums and analogue sounding synths, creating a really cool, dreamlike atmosphere. The drums pulse as the synth feels out the melodic lines. The clean electric guitar definitely adds a psych feel …
Tiger Silko – “Killer”
Tiger Silko‘s latest single, “Killer,” is a stunningly beautiful piece of music. The song is full of gentle, yet haunting vocals and wonderfully atmospheric sounds. The song has a wonderfully stripped-back arrangement. After some warm guitar, the song develops a slow and steady beat, giving it a steady foundation. The addition of flute-like sounds– both …
Emily Monsen – “how we used to be”
When cooking up some sweet music about heartache, if you were to add equal parts Stevie Nicks and Hope Sandoval, your dish would come out sounding a lot like Emily Monsen. Monsen makes her debut on our blog with “how we used to be,” a track about remembering a past relationship’s best moments, instead of …
Braden Lam – “Second Wind”
Canadian indie folk/singer-songwriter Braden Lam‘s latest release, “Second Wind,” is a beautifully crafted song that is driven by warm acoustic guitar and padded on great ethereal sounds. The highlight though is Braden Lam’s gentle yet emotionally powerful vocal. The finger-plucked acoustic guitar establishes the songs feel and is beautifully padded by open and reflective ethereal …
Blondes – “The Basement”
As Nottingham-based indie rockers Blondes prepare for the release of their new EP, In Separation, they have released the delightfully upbeat track, “The Basement.” “The Basement” was written while COVID had the world in quarantine, with the band members safely emailing tracks back and forth to one another. The song explores the feelings of isolation …
Big Bliss – “A Seat at the Table”
It’s going to be awhile before we see the end of music written in the midst of the pandemic, but the silver lining is that it keeps our stack of submissions filled with gems like “A Seat at the Table,” from Brooklyn’s Big Bliss. This post-punk trio have a sound that will light a fire …
Niall Summerton – “Oh, To Waste My Time!”
UK-based Niall Summerton‘s latest track, “Oh, To Waste My Time!!,” is a warm and soothing song that offers a blissful respite from anxiety and seasonal depression after a long winter. The song opens with and continues throughout with a lush, mellow vibe. This is beautifully created by clean guitar tones and acoustic guitar. The tempo …
Meadowlark – “I Want Love (Like I Give My Love)”
Meadowlark have once again found themselves on our blog– this time, with their new track, “I Want Love (Like I Give My Love).” This distressful song begins with the soft sounds of some gentle piano chords spread across the top of a cinematic canvas, effectively setting the stage for what is to be one the …
Meltt – “Do You Ever Wonder”
Canadian psychedelic rock outfit Meltt have just released the gloriously uplifting “Do You Ever Wonder.” The song is a dreamy psychedelic track build on a solid, disco drum beat and a lush, pulsing bass line. The song is given a really warm and vibrant sound, mainly through the use of shimmering synths that beautifully pad the …
