Imagine if clouds could sing. That’s how effortlessly ethereal “Mothership Down” by Looporia floats through your consciousness, carrying you on a ride across star-strewn skies. Daniel Longoria Lopez marries his Fort Worth roots with cosmic sonics to craft this indie dream pop odyssey that is as intimate as it is interstellar. It’s a track that whirls around themes of friendship and loyalty the way an astronaut waltzes in zero gravity. The storyline—a space rescue mission powered by bonds forged back home—feels deep within these tunes that are laden with synth lines shimmering like reflection ..read more

Exciting news from China’s music scene: Yunnan-based band Bagedai has just dropped their debut album, and it’s already making waves. Recorded live at the iconic Yunnan Publishing House Studio in Kunming on May 30, 2024, this album is a testament to the band’s electrifying stage presence. Sea of Wood Records produced the album, with technician Dou Ru Yi and producers Sam Debell and Lao You at the helm. They’ve managed to capture the essence of Bagedai’s live performances, which have been turning heads at festivals since the band formed in early 2023. What makes Bagedai stand out? It’s their un ..read more

Forget conquistadors in search of El Dorado – Seafarers, the London chamber pop crew, are on a quest far more perilous: to wend one’s way through the treacherous waters of unrequited love. The latest single from the group, “Everything I’d Do (to Get a Hold on You)”, feels like walking through a Victorian streetscape, forever fog-bound and lamppost-cast with long shadows of melancholy. This is a lush tapestry woven with shimmering threads of guitar and Lauren Kinsella’s vocals as smoky and rich as a good, well-aged bourbon. There’s a clear reverence here for the old country weepers of the ’80 ..read more

Imagine a phoenix, not of flames, but of infectious rhythms. That is the core of Jessenation’s “Redemption,” a genre-hopping masterpiece that moves beyond such labels like a record player on shuffle. Afrobeat throbs like a hummingbird’s heart, and reggae lays down a cool island breeze, while dancehall slips in with a sly, syncopated wink. This ain’t your average poolside dancehall. Jessenation’s lyrics are more like soulful conversations, dripping in wisdom. He sings of overcoming struggles with the smooth flow of a sculptor working the clay. Featured artist Jesse Jags added that smoky seaso ..read more

Ever tried trapping lightning in a bottle made of cotton candy? That’s what listening to Georgia Crandon’s “Relapse” is. The latest single from her self-titled debut is much like riding a neon rollercoaster through the labyrinthine alleyways of infatuation; it’s a true visual odyssey, brilliantly painted with sound. Crandon digs deeper to flesh out the paradoxical ecstasy of love and addictions; she seems to equate synthetic highs with natural euphoria, as though she were turning feelings into alchemical musical notes. Her voice runs with mercury on glass: shimmering, yet wild. The sound of ..read more

Helena May, the “blue-eyed funky soulstress,” is back with her latest single “Still Here,” and it’s a refreshing change of pace. Known for her energetic performances and soulful voice, May has been captivating audiences for over a decade, both as a solo artist and with Redtenbacher’s Funkestra. “Still Here” reveals a softer side of May’s artistry, following her successful singles “Lifetime Supply” and “Puzzle Pieces.” While it may not have the immediate impact of her earlier hits, this track shines with its subtle, soulful sound. Produced by Fabian Wollner and mastered by Stuart Hawkes, “Stil ..read more

Hey, have you heard about Robin Mukherjee’s new album? It’s called “Further Ahead” and it’s pretty awesome. This guy from Manchester has been making waves in the folk scene, and this is his third album already. The thing I find fascinating about Robin’s work is that he tries to combine traditional folk with indie music. His guitar is very, very good – lots of interesting single note picking, really. They are really thought-provoking. He covers all sorts of topics, ranging from politics to personal issues and even how the seasons influence us. For this album, Robin collaborated with Will Falki ..read more

Imagine love as a vintage record store, full of dusty gems that are yet to be dug out; that is what Joe Lington curates on “SHE,” a sprawling 22-track exploration of modern love that feels like a rediscovery more than a debut. Lington, an Irish R&B crooner with a feel for the unexpectedᅳthink singing in French and English, even Cameroonian!ᅳweaves a tapestry of really soulful melodies that shimmer with Sisqo and Keith Sweat influences. At the same time, though, it packages a bittersweet message. “SHE” is a lament for the fleeting connections of the digital age, a world where love has shr ..read more

Ever tried to harmonize with the whispering leaves of a cherry blossom? A little like delving into KLT’s “Beauty Of Change”—an elaborated piece, though, albeit put together through the sinews of soul and jazz. Imagine, rolling in at midnight, on the train fueled by emotional coal, each stop opening a new vista of sonic beauty. Kevin Larriveau drives this locomotive like an old pro alchemist, making auditory gold from base emotions. The voice of Jessy Elsa Palma is nothing short of an aurora borealis: it captures you in its ethereal hues yet grounds you in earthly warmth, best illustrated in t ..read more

When Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, it was less about the river and more a torrential flood of irreversible decisions. Likewise, TATE SEDAR’s “My Fire (TATE SEDAR Remix)” with Titus1—this is not some sort of electronic ripple but a bold dive into the pulsating depths of bass and electro house. TATE SEDAR’s remix crackles with electric frenzy—picture a dragonfly skittering over a neon-lit puddle during a nighttime rave. It doesn’t walk or even run—vibrating, thunderous baselines across your consciousness that could wake Bacchus from his wine-induced slumber. Layered like an iron chef work ..read more