Kelsie Kimberlin - Clumsy Girl
Clumsy Girl by Kelsie Kimberlin is a cautionary tale towards latest release, Clumsy Girl, is yet another exploration into the pop experimental genre
Blue Pablo - Laundromats in the Night Time
Blue Pablo has released the perfect jigsaw of a song, Laundromats in the Night Time, that brings together different genres.
Antoin Gibson - Venom Laced Tears
- English (US)
Antoin Gibson returns with “Venom Laced Tears,” a striking collision of synthwave shimmer, pop precision, and brooding dark-wave electronica.
Q2mix - Step Up the Stream
Fair warning, the music you are about to hit play on is highly infectious and addictive. Q2mix is unafraid of bold beats in Step Up the Stream, their latest number
Adik Angel- Evasions (Remix)
Adik Angel is a Switzerland based songwriter and composer. She has released over 7 albums in the past 7 years. One of them being “Heartbeat” a peppy number that has very rustic earthy yet upbeat tones within it. This isn’t to say that Adik sticks to a single genere or one kind of song making. With Genres such as Hip- Hop, dance and techno and textures such as rustic balcanic and nature, she caters to large variety of people. Evasions Remix by Adik Angel has a throwback atmosphere to it. With its techno beats and disco rhythm its most definetely going to make you groove. The song slowly begins as the synth does a classic drum like disco take off and we dive right into the song. The song gives you a strong imagery of space and a dance club. The excellently layered and repeating of vocals really help bring out the swerling notes within the song. This song is not about being profound and the sounds doesn't say it as well. Evasion helps you put on your rose tinted glasses, gyrate and pirouette across the dance floor. We can imagine Evasion in so many movies owing to its peppy and relaxed nature. It can be used in a chase sequence like in Tykwer’s Run Lola Run or it could also be in Clueless at the dance. This song has so much potential to amp the themes within a scene up. I can even imagine this track in experimental plays as well. Adik Angel is a one of a kind composer. She uses nature as her inspiration to help us connect with it. If you are a techno fan, I highly suggest you follow her on all social media platforms and keep yourself updated on her beautiful wok.
Vidorra- Green for Go
Vidorra is a UK based singer, songwriter. The artist's songs are unlike anything I've heard before. He creates trippy beats that the body strangely enjoys moving to. MIA, Vidora's hit single is what caught people's attention, which has over 150,000 listens on Spotify. He is an artist that is breaking boundaries when it comes to genres. Vidorra is extremely Avant Garde with the kind of music he puts out into the world. The daring artist is clearly breaking the conventions of music while he still has you taping your feet to his music. Green for Go by Vidorra Green for Go is Vidorra’s new album which is a collaboration with Chanakya Kathuria. The name already evokes images of the forest and traffic lights, two things that are hard to imagine. The album has 10 fresh singles that amounts to a wapping 34 minutes worth of listening minutes. In a day and age where artists release mostly singles, this shows such great commitment and love for the art. The songs in the album have an untypical sense of cohesiveness to them even though they are widely different individually. The album begins with “Your Birthday” for which the video just dropped on his youtube page. The song has such a mellow upbeat texture to it and when Vidorra’s voice makes an entrance, it feels purposefully forced. This feeling is very similar to most birthdays when conventions demand that you be happy and celebrate it even though you might not be happy or want to celebrate it. The other song that follows the opposite tone within the album is “Happiness” that speaks about happiness unironically. “Dropping the Light Switch” demands your attention with its distinguishable beat structure. Every song in this album is so expertly produced. it feels like you are stepping onto a new ride in a carnival each time you listen to a song, just as enjoyable and exhilarating. Todd Phillip's The Hangover is a film that takes turns as sharply as this album. In the movie, you don't know where it's headed. The unexpectedness the film only makes it that much more enjoyable. You can imagine a scene from The Hangover where “Here We Go Again” plays in the background as they are partying. Vidorra describes about his writing process. Where the tracks are created in a flow state. It is seen in his music as well- a Brechtian sort of repetition of certain phrases or sounds. The music is unlike anything I have experienced before, it evokes a vivid range of emotions and imagery.This album has a forest’s worth of variety in it, some songs last for 4 mins and few last for half its time. It is no wonder he has listeners across the US and UK and the base is only growing. You must follow him to catch up to his brilliantly trippy music and even more so to catch his new releases.
Gallowayyys- Angels With Fangs, PT. 1
Gallowayyys has done it again with his fresh release- Angels With Fangs Pt.1. It is an impressive Indie Techno pop album that features a seamless dynamic blend of textures. The track ranges from techno to rock. The album is a bite-sized one that leaves you wanting more. It consists of three tracks- Dye It Red, Pink Lemonade and Sticky Fingers. The tracks really do a great job of parading Gallowayyys' versatility and skill. Dye It Red and Gallowayyys Dye It Red is a high-energy number and it manages this while being low-key. The driving beats and pulsing synths create a beat that you can’t help grooving to. As the song starts this way, it peaks as he starts rapping. The song feels like a haze. It comes, taking you into a disco-lit world, urging you to break free and let the beats take over. Pink Lemonade Pink Lemonade is pure vibes. The tracks comes in barrelling you with its beats, daring you to not groove. The shimmering synths is reminiscent of the video game era. You have to peer your ear to get a hold of the lyrics and this is a theme we see throughout the album. You must let the storm that is the album take you in and dance at the centre of the hurricane. To say that the beats are hypnotics is saying the least. Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers is a slow-build track compared to the other two tracks. It’s a lot more paced out. What is interesting to note in all his tracks is that the beats and his vocals are in power. There is this sense of surrendering yourself to the music and allowing it to make you feel what it does. This number leaves you in a trance state of mind almost as if you are dancing as you meditate. Emily in Paris is one of those TV shows that leaves you loving it or hating it. But what neither can argue with is the shows excellent take of fashion, it is set in Paris of course. Of course, the playlist of the show is a lot more girl pop but it could really use some Avante Garde expression as well. I can imagine Gallowayyys playing in the background as Emily takes a few risquè decisions which she will pay for later. Much like the show, Gallowayyys tracks urges you to live in the here and now as it shakes you into reality. The album is only eight minutes long but is also only Part 1. This gets you all perked up for the next album. We want to know whether it’s going to be the same or it’s going to do a 180 on us and serve us something completely different. All in all, Gallowayyys trumpets the beginning of the Renaissance of music and he does it with panache.
The Pink Nostalgia- Space and Time
The Pink Nostalgia has come in with a pretty little cloud of a song that squeezes out the youth in you in Space and Time. If Troye Sivan and Alessia Cara had a vocal baby it would be The Pink Nostalgia. All three of them have the ability to encapsulate feelings and periods of time perfectly within 3 minutes. The song is driven by the instrumental that set the stage for a stellar performance by The Pink Nostalgia. It is perfectly complemented by a techno drum section that is reminiscent of the disco classics section. They take the listener on a journey through space and time. They seem to question their youth and how they sometimes think too much and sometimes not be able to keep up with their own body and life, in a world that often seeks to categorize and constrain. The chorus is particularly impactful, with “In my mind i didn’t realise, all i need is space and time.” Serving as a powerful reminder that growth and self- discovery are ongoing processes that require patience and self-compassion. A series that perfectly encapsulates this feeling is The Politician. A song that came to me continuously that Ben Platt has sung in the series is “Vienna”. I think Space and Time would be a perfect addition to The Politician’s soundtrack. "Space and Time" is a beautifully crafted piece of music that speaks to the human experience in a way that is both universal and deeply personal.
Thought Theory - Grand Delusion
Imagine yourself running in a film and there is a track playing in the background; it is most definitely Grand Delusion by Thought Theory. The brilliant fusion of electric music and aesthetic mood music has most definitely gained attention. The hypnotic music holds your attention like no other track out there. The ever-so-talented singer knows how to brand his music because it is clearly unique. As we hear the first few notes descend down our sound pipe, there is a slow build of exhilaration. There is a fever dream quality to the track that is clearly intended by Thought Theory. It is also mildly reminiscent of the flower power era with its trance-like touch that is engineered into the tapestry of the track. The track insinuates to the fact that money is as good as cocaine in giving you grand delusions. The dynamic edge to the track is what sets it apart, of course, you hear the track evolve but you also hear a wild range of texture when it comes to the instrumentals. The earthy techno touch has you immersed in a bohemian mosh pit. A series that, hands down, has the best music out there is Umbrella Academy. And why wouldn't it? Especially when it is based on a comic book series written by a literal punk rock legend- Gerard Way. The series has more than a few classics in its playlist and Grand Delusion would fit in effortlessly. The track is crafted to perfection; the techno prowess, the touch of pop and retro sensibility point towards brilliant songwriting by Thought Theory and a seasoned production team. If you haven’t hit the play button yet, what are you doing? Go give his other tracks a listen as well, they are as good as this one!
LTB - Slow Down
LTB gives us the perfect concoction to savor as we let our memories of past regrets and uncertainties take over our senses with his latest release Slow Down. LTB is keen on bringing something new to the table every time he releases new music. He does so with this as well, he successfully brings together R&B and techno with a vulnerable touch. LTB seamlessly packs his vocals with so much conviction that it has your knees weak. He is an exquisite storyteller and this quality shines in the song. He weaves together a plethora of worries that go on in his head, all in under 5 minutes. There is passion and meaning in his delivery. This track feels like a moment of pause and thought in a man’s life. Therefore, the track is the perfect addition to Lucifer, the Netflix series. So grab a drink, sit down, hit play and allow yourself to float in LTB’s world. You can get more such incredibly produced tracks by him in the links attached above. What are you waiting for? Go on, get your brain chemistry altered with the vulnerability well that LTB offers you with every breathe that leaves his mouth.
Modal Split - One Step
Modal Split ought to pat himself on the back as he gives the world a brand new single- One Step to groove to while they suffer through a heartbreak. The track is a song that is filled to the brim with surprises. The techno-pop track hits the floor running with its techno hook. The poetic ballad refuses to let go of your attention. It has you hooked on the ebb and flow of melody. The beats make so much room for the singer’s vocal range to come through and they perform with conviction. The intensity of the lyrics and the lightness of the beats is a great combination for us listeners to get comfortable with the beats. Working Moms has the perfect setting for One Step to take its place in the series. This estrogen-filled roller coaster of a series is the perfect match for the track. Considering the track is just as masterful as the series, you must click on the links attached above to get your hands on some exquisite music!
Will Sims - You Have a Voice, Use It
Will Sims will have you eating out of his hands by the end of his latest album release- You Have a Voice, Use It. The album is a powerful reminder that it’s okay to lose track of life and thoughts sometimes but the very fact that you have a consciousness is a sign that you are strong enough to pull yourself back together. This rock album will have you on the edge of your seat by the end of it. So buckle up while I give you a blow-by-blow account of this chef’s kiss of an album. If you're a rock lover, this is the perfect album for you! Lose Control with Will Sims The opening act of this grand circus of an album is Lose Control. The track is intense while the rock elements are slowly and steadily injected into the track. The way the vocals come running right at you and hold your attention firmly is magical. The track is the perfect explainer for why the album is called, You Have a Voice, use it. I Should Have Never Given Up On You I Should Have Never Given Up On You is a track that can be set apart in the entire album. You hear that it has a little country/pop and rustic edge to it. This is owed to the amazing guitar work. This track is a good breathing point. It also gets your mind going “Did I hit shuffle by mistake?”. Clearly, Will Sims is a master of all traits and genres. You keep waiting for the rock to come in but nope… Until, What Are You Doing but they pepper the track with a little bit of techno. This is also the track that gives you your “Aha!” moment as you hear “You have a voice, use it.” Where Are You Now Where Are You Now is the perfect end to the album. He literally wraps up the album with the concept of ending as well. And you see this throughout as well, Will is the perfect storyteller because he is telling us a story with every ounce and inch of the track. He does this with the themes, the sounds, vocals and even genre. He moves from hard rock to soft guitar work and then back to rock- a full circle. He sings to us of a lost lover that he pines and aches for. Hear me out, I know it’s odd but I think that the tracks on the album would fit the arch of Zach Efron in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Cile. The intensity of the track helps the twists and turns of his character. You can also imagine Will saying “You have a voice speak up.” as Lilly Collins has to make a decision. All in all, this album is a 10/10. Hit that play button and click on the links attached above and get more information about Will Sims and his upcoming work.