Rich vocals are captivating with intricate lyricism which adds a strong depth to the track. The vocals are recorded in a question and answer way, it’s cleverly done as Zeth Hex overlays his own voice which then follows on to the next verse. The overlap in vocals adds an mesmerising, different way of recording. The following […]
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BEESIGHDUH – Mime Games
The following interview is with Julia Clark the front woman of BEESIGHDUH, drummer John Purkey worked alongside on drums recording his parts from Washington. “Mime Games” is about being bored of life’s questions, spiritual questions, etc— The whole ‘why are we here’ thing. It’s also autobiographical and like every song I write, has multiple meanings […]
Wood Ewe – Commuter
Iain Henderson aka ‘Wood Ewe’ based in Manchester has released new single ‘Commuter’. The single explores the ‘’the neuroses of the daily grind’’ and was written whilst Henderson was travelling on the bus for UV treatment for eczema, he described the single as being ‘’born from those little irritations of getting up to go every […]
Rhys Hurd – Time to Say No
18 year old Rhys Hurd from Torbay has an awesome track called “Time to Say No”. This track details the problems we face in regard to climate change and promotes the theme of coming together to make a change. A could-be stadium filling sound of electric guitar bursts onto the soundscape, “don’t let the ice […]
Marc Mata – Take Me Back Home
Some beautiful acoustic guitar picking, just what I needed in the middle of a thunderstorm! Mata’s voice is one of a kind, nestled beneath a soundscape of the aforementioned picking and some panned-left electric guitar sound, getting the balance just right. “Take me back home” he pleads, as some heavier guitar work emphasises the need. […]
Heather Mae & Crys Matthews – 6 Feet Apart
Heather Mae and Crys Matthews have a new, powerful single titled “6 Feet Apart”, which not only showcases their incredible artistry, but demonstrates Mae’s award winning talent and the unique fusion of Matthews’ folk/ jazz soundscape. Virtually, they are hoping to sing, and spread, the message of love and hope that we so desperately need […]
Dyln – Call Me What You Want
“Call Me What You Want” carries the attitude, melodies, and vocal tones of an instantly relatable punky rocky track. I enjoy loud music to fill silences – as I’m sure a lot of people do – whether that’s isolation (lockdown, anyone?), or when you’re going through awho gives a f*ck what anyone thinks of you, […]
Grizzly Coast – End of Night
“On song, I aimed to evoke the brimming energy that live music makes me feel through an upbeat melody and fuzzy, near triumphant guitar lines.” With ethereal vocals, almost acoustically sparkly guitar riffs and a solid drumbeat, “End of the Night” is not only a song of the summer, but a song of the year, […]
The Zolas – Energy Czar
Out of the indie cosmos comes The Zolas. ‘Energy Czar’ is the band’s triumphant return since releasing the album ‘Swooner’ back in 2016. Zach Gray says, “The name Energy Czar came before the song itself. I wanted to write something about our delusions of domination over nature. How with climate change Mother Earth is starting […]
Sam The Astronaut – Midnight Carlight
‘You got me in chains, tryna pick love when the seasons change’ is the compelling yet complex first line of Sam The Astronaut’s latest release ‘Midnight Carlight’. Frustration, loneliness, heartbreak and a willingness to go on in a dead end relationship are just a few of the winding roads depicted in the track. But the […]