Pop prodigy Isaac Dunbar continues his rich vein of form on smooth new single ‘Woman On The Hills’. At only 16 years old, Dunbar has done something many independent artists could only dream of – carving out a committed fan based and a defined sound. With over two million Spotify streams to his name, there…
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Launchpad: Australian songwriter and producer Stevan bursts onto the scene with ‘Timee’
Australian songwriter and producer Stevan bursts onto the scene with ‘Timee’. The 18 year old multi-instrumentalist draws inspiration form the likes of Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean and Childish Gambino; elements of each can be heard in his undeniable new track. Glassy guitars, warped vocals, a bold beat and rich harmonies combine to create…
Empathy Pop duo HOAX release dream-like ‘Could’, a note on the essence of being
Empathy Pop duo HOAX release dream-like ‘Could’, a note on the essence of being. Hard to categorise by genre, they have created a sound that slides between indie, R&B, pop and soul; lo-fi beats are paired with wet guitars and focused melodies. ‘Could’ is taken from forthcoming album ‘b?’, a 13 track record that explores…
Chicago-based producer Cofresi drops emotive visuals to accompany new single ‘Scars feat. Luna Grey’
Chicago-based producer Cofresi drops moving visuals to accompany new single ‘Scars feat. Luna Grey’. He got the blog world chatting with the track, an explorative electronic voyage that defies both genre and expectations. The video follows the lyrical content penned by Luna Grey, drawing on overcoming your struggles and the obstacles that life throws in…
Australian producer Third Floor delivers groove-laden new single ’12 Months’
Australian producer Third Floor delivers groove-laden new single ’12 Months’. It follows up the success of previous release ‘Our Song feat. Kamaliza’, which caught fire – eventually settling on 300,000 Spotify streams. His new offering packs a punch, with a bouncy bass line and an energetic beat providing the perfect sound bed for Third Floor’s…
Indie-pop pair Apollo LTD release their stunning self-produced album ‘Out Of Body’
Indie-pop pair Apollo LTD release their stunning self-produced album ‘Out Of Body’. It is a 13 track collection that drifts between various modes of rock, from indie to alternative and through to the edge of pop. The constant thread that connects them is a joyously mature grasp of melody, with the album stuffed full of…
Brisbane based artist Jamie Lane continues to beguile listeners on debut EP ‘Minimal Haze’
Brisbane based artist Jamie Lane continues to beguile listeners on debut EP ‘Minimal Haze’. His particular brand of alt-R&B is peppered with electronic elements, with sumptuous synth work meeting sombre songwriting. The vocal blends with ease, gliding smoothly over the energetic soundscape. New single ‘Bleed’ showcases this perfectly, with Lane’s percussion driven instrumental leading the…
Quote Club: Rising producer juuku drops another flip, reworking Graves’ ‘I’m Fine’
Rising producer juuku drops another flip, reworking Graves’ ‘I’m Fine’ – it’s a characteristically cinematic soundscape; trading on sweeping synths, warm textures and glitchy percussion. “𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘮 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘪 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘻𝘪’𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘴. 𝘪…
Launchpad: Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’
Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’. Their influences are wide ranging, from Erykah Badu to The Beatles and The Roots; which results in an enigmatic sound that straddles genre boundaries and sonic styles. Made up of members Phil Simmonds , David Diaz and Whitney Meyer, the trio…
Cinematic composer Esterly teams up with LA-based rapper Vo Williams on ‘Pushin Back’
Cinematic composer Esterly teams up with LA-based rapper Vo Williams on ‘Pushin Back’. It’s an anthem for everyone who has felt pushed around or discriminated against; it’s a rallying cry to stand up for oneself – a firmly positive message framed by an expansive, rich production. In characteristically vivid style, Esterly blends numerous textures; both…
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