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Ethereal Encounter of Motifs and Realisations, ‘Cursed’ by Aurealis, is a Bittersweet Truth All of Us Hide Away From.
Aurealis is back in the music game with a brand-new single called ‘Cursed,’ and honestly, the sound makes you feel like Aurealis never left. A visionary project that has been a pioneer in shaping modern electronic-pop music and continues to do so through its originality and striking vocal elements, Aurealis' artistry largely comprises showing mirrors to society’s lens of perception and negating the impact of control. This release, however, is closer to my heart simply because
Jul 35 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 95: Destined Devourers
Whether it's sad, spicy, gloomy, or sweet-sounding, a song fills the air of a room with some light-headed energy, but most importantly, it fills it with endless inspiration and creativity, and that, my friends, is a feat only music can create for you. This feature compilation, called ‘Destined Devouvers,’ is a vibrant tale of bits and pieces of everything pop and rock and will genuinely blow your mind.
Jul 33 min read


Turn the Lights Up, Sandra Vriese Has Arrived with Her Latest Single ‘Spotlight!’
Sandra Vriese just dropped ‘Spotlight!’ and needless to say, the enchantress has returned with a bang! Hailing from Hummelo, Netherlands, Sandra is a creative force who's cultivated a distinctive sound that is an embodiment of boldness and creative expression. Drawing influences from the iconic Pink and EnVogue, to name a few, her artistry carries a unique sense of boldness and authenticity to it. This single, released on 26th June, is about the emotion of commanding the stag
Jul 11 min read


Let's Meet AI for the First Time Again with Alex Anoussis’s ‘Hi, I’m AI’
Alex Anoussis, the writer and producer behind this super interesting track, takes us inside his mind for this particular release. Telling us that this stemmed from a conversation about AI as a disruptor in the creative space of music-making and more, this isn't a warning or a celebration, but rather a conversation about how artists can prepare themselves for what lies ahead. Acknowledging dialogue, curiosity, and creativity, this project is brought to you by the Synk & Lumen
Jul 11 min read


Kayka Yano’s ‘Eternal Hearts’, as the name suggests, is magical, and here's how I felt about it
A solo pianist coming from the lush streets of New York, Kayka has tried to aim for one thing through her sound: to create and make you experience what healing and peace sound like. A surreal canvas that draws its sonic silhouette from icons like Beethoven, David Lanz, Philip Glass and Yano, to name a few, she’s about to own one of the most prime functions artists try to achieve through their sound, which is ‘music as medicine’, and that, my friends, is why we encourage you t
Jun 301 min read


Blind Man’s Daughter Redirects Progressive Pop into the ‘All or Nothing’ Kind of Love by ‘Say it Again’
Coming from Denver, United States, Ashley Wolfe tries to make her music feel like an adhesive for your brain, and genuinely wow. Her style of sound is a unique amalgamation of emotional dynamic, expression, and tension. Emotional, relaxing, yet sound that moves something inside of you, the artist is currently navigating the landscape of social media, and how she can perhaps utilise it to strive for impact rather than vitality. Her vision of sonic production expands and become
Jun 302 min read


Bringing in Cinema and Excitement, Let’s Gear Up for Aleksandra Kovac’s ‘Cinematic Collection (Vol. 1)
Award-winning composer and songwriter Aleksandra Kovac’s entire artistry is fascinating, but nothing comes close to the artsy frameworks he’s implemented in this specific collection, the first volume of ‘Cinematic Collection’, in collaboration with Roman Goršek. This project, as the name points out, is a fine curation of opening titles and end-credit compositions of some of the most highly regarded films we know, thereby conveying how something can look grand, but it's the mu
Jun 302 min read


Guy Wyman Reignites Passion Fumes of Love with ‘The Right Place & The Right Time’
Americana, folk rock space just got a pricey upgrade as Guy Wyman released ‘The Right Place & The Right Time.’ Hailing from Wilmington, North Carolina, Guy’s a gifted singer-songwriter who’s stepping into the game not just by acknowledging established traditions and rules, but also by redefining the landscape through his melodic craftsmanship.
Jun 301 min read


R&B just adopted a newer angle to view truth through ‘Truth Always Shows Its Face’ by Keesha Blair, but how? Let's find out!
Kesha Blair, an underrated but rapidly rising music maker, just released something that puts self-reflection and mental inner work at the heart of its being. She has been actively creating engaging experiences for listeners to dive deep into introspection, emotional processing, and, most importantly, reclaiming one's self-trust and worth. Spreading the light now to an even better scale with this release, the artist, in collaboration with Divine Purpose Music, is here to disru
Jun 305 min read


Endless Emotions Poured into a Mad Canvas of Self-Reflection, Neil Valmonte's ‘Down on the River’ Hits You Like a Wave!
A solo producer, songwriter, and wave of creativity who finds his routes from Westport, United States, Neil Valmonte is an emerging force in music who’s constantly trying to move against the pre-set map in the music world. Redefining limits with creative motion and carrying a potential for endless possibilities, Neil draws parts of his vivid imagination from the iconic concert clips of the legendary arena rock bands Metallica and Queen’s performances from the 80s and 90s.
Jun 302 min read


_SHOE Unlocks a Vault of Corrupted Memories in their Haunting Track, 'Circuital Melancholy'
_SHOE is the sound that took birth from a glitch in the code of a company's automation system. Corrupted logs, synthetic prayers, and chants were the first season, and now it's time for the second one. The track we will be talking about today is one of the corrupted files from the archives. This artist has surely upped the game of storytelling through his experimental project that displays a vivid array of sounds. Each is designed to leave you awestruck.
Jun 291 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 94: Mixbag Sunday
It's Sunday already, and we're back with another Mixbag Sunday, and this round-up features some amazing tracks from around the globe. We've handpicked five tracks for you to explore. Dive into this expansive experience of intricate melodies on this Mixbag Sunday.
Jun 283 min read


A Refreshing Take on Jazz Pop, C’batch’s ‘The Vault 3’ is Charismatically Surreal
Hailing from White Plains, New York, United States, Innovator and creative producer C’batch recently released a new work of art for us, and his sound never misses a mark in terms of its brilliance. ‘The Vault 3’, which is a multi-genre experience featuring bold, euphoric sound schemes like contemporary R&B, house, and techno, to name a few, will surprise you like nothing else.
Jun 282 min read


Maria Grazia Altea's 'Don't Do Don't Say' Paints Beauty in Life's Imperfect Truths
The enchantress Maria Grazia Altea returns to the masses with yet another sonic stunner called ‘Don't Do Don't Say,’ and this feels like food for your thoughts. Hailing from Arzachena, Italy, Maria blends fine moments of her personal life into art and is a creative force to be reckoned with. A power-packed sonic force on the rise, her music is a thoughtful fusion of raw, dystopian, and thoughtful storytelling that draws inspiration from the daily life around her
Jun 281 min read


Reggae Got Romantic Dance Pop Upgrade, and Deportee’s ‘2 Pretty’ is What it Sounds Like!
The iconic Deportee returns to the masses with an infectious new jam for your playlist: ‘2 Pretty!’ A rising Pop force in the music scene, Deportee is here to make waves, and we are here for it. A Detroit-based Jamaican singer-songwriter whose music is finely curated to make your mind levitate, his music style is rich with eclectic, genre-fluid synths that are a result of his diverse upbringing.
Jun 271 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 93: Glamorous Grooves
Art is literally anything and everything that happens in life. In this thoughtful line-up of Glamorous Grooves, we’ve created a list of songs that glamourize their felt emotion, memories, and events in the most blissful manner possi
Jun 273 min read


Fresh Finds Roundup - 92: Commotion Causing Pop
It's a common overview about an artist, a number that got viral on the internet, or perhaps a vibe that unites different music lovers under one belt, a belt full of endless surprises. The tunes we've compiled in this roundup, called 'Commotion Causing Pop,' feel like a burst of emotions and flavours when heard in one go.
Jun 273 min read


Romantic Ripples of Art Pop that Melt Your Heart Away, Andy Smythe's 'Quiet Revolution Extra' is a Dream Come True
Creative maestro Andy Smythe returns to the masses with a continuation of his latest widely-proclaimed album 'Quiet Revolution' called 'Quiet Revolution Extra', and this genuinely has the power to become a revelation that shapes how we perceive sound going forward
Jun 262 min read


An Ode to Remember the Magical Soul Pete Ham, LY@TT's 'Song for Pete Ham' Feels Extremely Special
A soul-stirring duet number that sweeps you off your feet, LY@TT's 'Song for Pete Ham' is an ode to remember the beautiful soul Pete really was.
Jun 261 min read


If the Downward Graph in One's Life Could be Described as a Song, It'd Sound like Anna Thoresen's 'Groundhog Day'
Hailing from Los Angeles, Anna Thoresen is slowly redefining how people experience emotions through music by crafting narratives that draw on her life yet feel deeply intimate. A singer-songwriter known for her prowess in guitar-driven songwriting, Anna's sound bridges classic rock sensibilities through bold experimental production. Drawing inspiration from legends like Fleetwood Mac and The Police, to name a few, her music sounds like a fine blend of vintage and modern, and
Jun 261 min read
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