Present Paradox’s new album A Vibrant Sea blends post-punk tension, art-rock ambition and electronic unease to tap into the fragile reality of identity and emotion.
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‘As If A Kiss’ is the undeniably cinematic single from emerging duo Highlands
Stevenage-based duo Highlands continue their musical journey with the release of ‘As If A Kiss’, the precursor to their forthcoming sophomore EP.
Math-rock virtuosos The Yacht Club release anniversary edition of ‘The Greatest Misadventure’
In recognition of where it all began, The Yacht Club have re-recorded ‘The Greatest Misadventure’ to reflect their collective evolution and to signal their forthcoming album.
Irish psych-rockers The Savage Hearts make their mark with ‘Radio Silence’
‘Radio Silence’ exemplifies The Savage Hearts’ ethos, which bursts their EP open with a chaotic rock’n’roll swagger.
Vintage rock-pop comes to life on Paper Crown’s ‘Four Leaf Clover’
Paper Crown’s ‘Four Leaf Clover’ taps into the organic warmth of ’70s recordings and the gritty spirit of ’90s pop-rock.
Shaky returns with scrappy indie-rock anthem ‘Take It Away’
One-man-band Shaky doubles down on his DIY spirit with defiant indie jam ‘Take It Away’.
Brandon Watson’s motivational pop-rock anthem ‘Watch Me Work’
Texas-born, Tennessee-based Brandon Watson taps into an authentic sense of self-belief on ‘Watch Me Work’.
Listening to CS Hellmann’s edgey jangle-pop single ‘Dagger In The Sun’
Introducing CS Hellmann’s jangly pop-rock single ‘Dagger In The Sun’ drives forward with apocalyptic honesty.
Rising songwriter Ava Valianti navigates the ‘Sophomore Slump’
Americana-tinged indie-pop anthem ‘Sophomore Slump’ deepens Ava Valianti’s exploration of what it means to grow up.
Martin Kuiper’s soft rock ballad ‘She’s A Story’ exposes the truth
Leaning into honest storytelling, simple melodies and muted alt-rock motifs, Martin Kupier unpacks the emotions that still cling to the memory of a former relationship in ‘She’s A Story’.
