narou & James Chatburn indulge us with soulful track ‘Oblivious’

Vienna born producer & singer/songwriter narou and Australian producer/artist James Chatburn have teamed up to create their new single ‘Oblivious’.   The track is soulful and indulges in depth through swirling piano and delicate duo vocals.  Textured percussion is paired with subtle electronic treatment on vox to create a layered and detailed analysis of tones.  The track combines…

Marshall gifts us with new Americana hymnal ‘Shadows’

‘Shadows’ forms part of Marshall’s emotionally tumultuous album ‘Layers’.  The track builds effortlessly and embraces a euphoric, almost biblical feeling.  Vocal treatment harks back to the work of Bon Iver and James Blake, and compliments Marshall’s strong, raw vocals to create an intricate and complex tonal landscape that takes the listener on a journey where…

Isaac Haines releases complex new single ‘Low Key Plan’

‘Low Key Plan’ stands as a marker for the direction of Isaac Haines’ new work.  Subtly weaving together Alt/R&B influences, ‘Low Key Plan’ remains raw and illuminating whilst being half recorded on his Haines’ iPhone.  The single seamlessly integrates aspects of melancholy folk and hip-hop. Haines’ vocals feel familiar yet distinct, and seem inherently embodied…

Bathe release introspective second single ‘Kimmi’

Bathe have released a clean, reflective second single titled ‘Kimmi’ that plays upon influences from R&B and alternative rock.  The track features swirling, creamy guitars and gorgeous, smooth vocals.  The soundscape of ‘Kimmi’ is built by producer Corey Smith-West, and embodies rippling vocals from lead singer Devin Hobdy to deliver a track that is all-immersive…

Wye Oak are back with stellar new single ‘Evergreen’

Wye Oak have delivered ‘Evergreen’, a track that combines smooth vocals with multi-dimensional guitar riffs.  The track feels familiar to classic guitar-driven tracks such as that found in British indie rock groups Gengahr, Wolf Alice, and Blossoms.  ‘Evergreen’ illustrates Wye Oak entering new territory, and presents as a glorious specimen of lilting soft rock. Follow:…

The Technicolors are back with raging new single ‘Turn Into Blue’

The Technicolors are renowned for marrying roaring guitar riffs with catchy hooks.  Their newest single ‘Turn Into Blue’ is no different, and builds upon their pre-existing body of work fashionably.  Brennan Smiley’s falsetto twist on what are predominantly raspy and enticing vocals provides a refreshing and engrossing flavour to a dense, complex track.  The band…

Hozier releases powerful new single ‘Dinner & Diatribes’ in lead up to second album ‘Wasteland, Baby!’ due in March

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Hozier is back with another powerful and experimental single in the lead-up to his long anticipated second album.  The latest single ‘Dinner & Diatribes’ maintains an energetic, folk note that is interwoven through melodic and commanding vocals and dense, tribal beat. It seems that Hozier has grown in confidence since the release…