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Bella Deer is one of Australia’s best songwriters; her upcoming release already shines as a top 40 finalist in the prestigious APRA AMCOS Vanda and Young Global Songwriting Competition. Bella Deer has captured the attention of audiences throughout regional Victoria with her debut single “Bloom” in 2022. She performs her…

“Calling” by the San Diego-based indie project Please Ask for Paul opens like a luminous whisper. It showcases glimmering guitar tunes and propulsive drumming. If you are a writer like me, you will find yourself realizing the transcendent effect of the song “Calling.” You may put it in perspective and…

Returning to the scene, singer-songwriter Tara Hack is taking her trademark soulful sound to new heights with her most recent single, “Who Is Hurting Who.” With this emotionally charged, garage-influenced new single, Tara Hack further demonstrates the range of her voice, building on the success of her previous release, “Sweet…

This year, versatile Afro-fusion artist emmyQbaybay returns with his brand-new EP ‘BRAVE,’ which follows the release of his most successful hit song, ‘Down Low.” Full of highs and lows, from dance tracks and hard-core hits to romantic sentiments, emmyQbaybay never ceases to amaze with his diverse approach to music and…

A-Zal captivates as he croons with his rich and expressive vocals set against organic melodies in his single, “Lonely Town.” Released this Oct 6, “Lonely Town” highlights A-Zal’s tender vocals melting with a cherry-sweetness over the evocative guitar melodies and throbbing drums. The horns joining in makes the song work…

The multi-instrumentalist Jacques Bailhé surely knows how to set a cinematic score with his long list of film and commercial tracks. He once again touches the world with his instrumental mastery in “Désirs de la Basque.”  “Désirs de la Basque” is a rippling experience. It surges and engages with strings.…

Sarah Reeves is a rising star in the pop music scene, with over 174 million global streams. The pop artist, songwriter, and producer shines on her genius in her latest album, “Best Days.” The album opens with the dreamy and shimmering title track, “Best Days.” With guitar melodies and Reeves’…

Cinematic Laboratory brings a fresh twist to H.G. Wells’ classic tale with his futuristic album “War of the Worlds 2023 AI.” This album promises an unconventional auditory experience and basement music that seamlessly blends trip-hop, techno, trance, classical music, modular ambient, and lounge. With manual production and analog voltage combined…

20 Year Short Break shows us how to express our anger and frustrations with EP”Bring it on.” It is an adrenaline-packed musical expression spanning four raging and passionate anthems. The title track, “Bring it on,” takes the rein with an anthemic, energetic delivery. The guitar riffs drive the frustration out…

“Boat Song” by 13 Echoes is their second single of the year. It interweaves a conscientious reflection on the treatment of refugees with captivating storytelling. Recorded at the Highfield Recording Studios in Essex, 13 Echoes features a genius line-up of musicians. We have our vocalist Lily Giles-Donovan, acoustic guitarists Nathan…