Formed in the winter of 2016, the sensational London-based trio of Fabienne Holloway, Marco Bernardis and Tyler Acord aka Lophiile AKA Radiant Children are making a soulful splash in the ocean of Jazz and Hip-Hop. Fabienne has a delightfully soothing voice, an impressive vocal range and a flow so elegant that Randy Crawford, might appreciate. Like a musical Dr. Seuss, her rhymes string verses together, appealing to a younger audience. The stirring production Marco & Lophiile deliver appears to be influenced by a traditional, 90s hip-hop baseline as well as the warm, vinyl scratch used by artists such as, Lauryn…
Author: James Stevens
Kiss goodbye to any bad vibes and embrace the dreamy and emotive singing sensation that has burst onto the electronic pop scene. This restful release is as uplifting as it is charmingly soulful and addictive, from the bouncy bassline and choppy beats in the chorus to Blakey’s silky soft voice, with a tone reminiscent of Coldplay’s Chris Martin. A mellifluous piano serves as a conduit between the melancholic past and a more upbeat future. The energy builds so gracefully with regards to this beautifully calming instrument and is used effectively alongside a twinkling, echoing sound effect, which further induces the…
Forget what you know about indie-pop as ‘FYA’ (which stands for ‘For Your Approval’) doesn’t conform to the cookie-cutter formula. It’s hauntingly captivating and stunningly atmospheric, from the intricate, fluctuating beats to the gritty, ethereal vocals. Matilda Eyre’s hypnotic, echoing voice makes me picture a ghostly figure in a classic film. One could imagine she utilises the sustained echo effect to help emphasise the alluring, heavy-hearted tones. This inclusion also induces the staying power of her soul-stirring sound, which is left reverberating in your mind like a wailing conscience. It’s impossible not to be drawn in by the unsettling, murmuring drones in the…
We Came As Romans (WCAR). A relentlessly incredible, 6-piece American metalcore band formed in Troy, Michigan, in 2005. They’ve continued to evolve their sound with each passing album and their latest effort provides an excellent example of how their music has progressed. Their sound attacks with harsh and rapid chugging riffs, mixed in with fearsome vocals and brutal drumming. Their production has been further refined and is cleaner than ever. Band member key: Joshua Moore – lead guitar, backing vocals (2005–present) Dave Stephens – unclean vocals (2007–present), clean vocals (2012–present), rhythm guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals (2005–06) Lou Cotton –…