Robin Sandoval-Ghost Dance
Robin Sandoval isn’t here to play the same game everyone else is. This interesting musician is taking her own powerful strides in music, and it should come as no surprising. Like melting glass, it is an awe to see her work, and like the craft, you can never predict where it is going. This is her latest single that is a ballet with the beast. This is called Ghost Dance. The mystery must exist. This is not only with Robin Sandoval and her personality, but the deliverance of the theme. To really drive it home, the opening melody is haunting. Robin’s vocals have a filter that make her seem distant. She is present, but only as a transparent aura. Whether she is interacting with the ghost or is one-you’re thoroughly engrossed in the theme. Her musicality is interesting, for like a jump scare, she can come in from anywhere. The tides of electronic waves are something she floats above. When she gets the moment and her vocals are in the middle of the frame, she can turn you white with fear. She digresses into a powerful, impactful energy that can make you hold your breath. When the beat drops, you’ll anyway let go. Shotgun Kiss and Consequence are some of her other brilliant numbers to get absorbed into. The talented songstress can express her vocals in many ways, and you need to check out the catalogue for the entire picture. This would be a great fit in the latest Smile 2(2024), which has got some great sequences for a song like this. Let it out, before you’re possessed with this amazing number. Follow Robin Sandoval and check out the single above!
Esancy - Shine
Esancy, the electro-pop music project from Luxembourg, has made a comeback! The latest release by the duo Cynthia Knoch and Sacha Heck, Shine, is a soundtrack that neatly fits the crux of a story into minutes. The song starts with an ambient vibe, generated by background vocals layered with synthesized electronic beats. The tune shifts to vocals and the lyrics flow with a powerful charm. Esancy vocals have a captivating heaviness to them. The duo complements each other's tone so well that the transitions happen seamlessly. This richness the duo adds with their vocals makes the song one of a kind from their recent releases. The lyrics of the song seem to be the focal point this time around. The track delves into some heavy themes like personal transformation, healing, and even self-compassion. It generates a feeling that pushes the listeners to somewhat reconnect with their inner selves. The words also build up a sense of responsibility—for one's body, mind, and soul. The song has a very melodic hook– which is on brand with Esancy's sound. The use of electronic textures with live instruments like electric bass or piano adds heavy depth to the background score, in turn also highlighting the vocals and reinforcing the emotional theme the song picks on. The song is a perfect backtrack for an indie character-driven movie. The one that comes to mind first is the American biographical drama A Beautiful Boy (2018). The song gives a feel of a turning point. It is where the protagonist chooses to heal and leaves all the toxicity behind, building a new life. With this piece, the duo has aptly utilized the electronic drums and percussive sounds to drive the track's rhythm. It is what makes this a unique listen.
Genevieve Sovereign - Saturn in Chinos
Genevieve Sovereign reaches for the stars—literally and sonically—with her newest release, Saturn in Chinos. The song is featured on the album Starseeds Wanted: Enquire Within. It is a piece that is put together with richness, evident of the artist's technical knowledge. The song is a psychedelic mix of electro and indie pop. It starts with slow, synchronised beats and then the well-paced vocals enter, wrapped in the background instrumental, layered in dependence. The song combines experimental beats and makes them sound more accessible. The soundscape uses synthesizers in order to build up a lush, atmospheric synth layer. This creates a dreamy and mystical ambiance. The beats used in the track are minimalist. They add an engaging mid-tempo groove that anchors the track at the base. When it comes to the lyrics, the verses, along with the warm and soulful vocal lines of Genevieve Sovereign, build an emotional depth and complement the instrumental backdrop. In the middle, the beat drops and the vocals turn into whispers, which are layered with soft and very minimal electronic beats. This build-up reinforces the ethereal, spiritual ambient vibe that the song tries to play on. The track gives a tonal feel that can seamlessly be fit into a science fiction movie or even surreal romance films. If we look at the teamed-up vocals and background, it seems like the song relates to a cosmic connection. It can be used as a score in scenes that are visually immersive and somewhat emotionally contemplative. Some movies of such a theme that come to mind are A24-style indie films. Think of Under the Skin, or even Aftersun.
SERAh - Favourite Game
You are standing on the rooftop of a towering skyscraper at night. Below, the neon lights ripple through the city streets. It creates an effect of the flicker of holographic ads. There in the distance, the bass pulses from underground clubs. A song plays: Favourite Game by SERAh and Summer Rona. The song is a melodic bass piece that also blends in some cinematic electronic and trap elements. It is a part of a larger world-building project that SERAh calls “Lyra’s World”. This is one of the reasons the song reads like a cinematic chapter. Treating the song as a chapter 2 of a saga gives the fans an extra stake. It adds depth and adds to listener loyalty. The layering and the sound design are the standout elements of the song. We hear build-ups and dynamics rather than just simpler verses in a chorus to drop formula. The piece starts slowly, and tension builds up before the drop hits. It draws the listener in and makes the drop more satisfying by contrast. The vocals bring a sense of vulnerability into existence, with which you feel a human pulse in the song. This emotional addition gives meaning to the drop; one without the other can feel hollow. The character of the drop also adds a festival-ready bass effect to the song, meaning that the piece has the potential to be on a music festival playlist. The song can be a good fit for a movie like Lucy (2014), especially in the moments where Lucy is unlocking new levels of her brainpower: the futuristic edge and the emotional charge match perfectly.