Author: Marcus Adetola

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcpt9Gtt4E0 The bop maestro Lo Lind is back, and she has graced us with Fake Friends. Another stunning anthemic track with a bop. With Lo, it’s an art that comes easy. And, on Fake Friends she has exceedingly captured elements that make an exciting and relatable pop track. The appealing lyrics and catchy chorus wrap around the upbeat instrumentals perfectly. Her infectious quirky flow is constant and evident on the track. It gives her that idiosyncratic element that sets her apart from the rest. Well, that’s one of the things that make her stand out, there is a lot more to her…

Explore the poetic soundscape of Both by Tatum Gale. It’s a melting pot of enticing sounds that conjure an air of melancholy that is intoxicating, making you willingly submit to it. The electronic instrumentals induce a dream-like feeling while the soft vocals gently blow on you like an autumn breeze. The lyrics are poetic and ambiguous in meaning with evanescent qualities. traversing lines drawn for us I saw your side folded in one we combine On Both Brooklyn-based composer, producer, and songwriter Tatum Gale delivers an introspective and emotionally engaging soundscape. One both music creators and listeners will find immensely captivating.

The ambient tones on Jules Gabriel’s PAPILLON are sweet and poignant. The song carefully unfolds as the lo-fi guitars mixed with the falsetto take you on an irresistible journey of sound. There are few lyrics on the song, and the intertwining of the vocals on the instrumentals makes it barely noticeable. The vocals are breathy and low carrying an intensity I can only describe as poignant. However, the melody on Papillon is also sweet and infectious, and you keep asking for more. PAPILLON is Jules Gabriel’s first release and solo project this year.

Car Priest by ooi is a glorious display of sound synthesis. It’s a brilliant amalgamation of different sound types to produce unique and delectable melodies. And when used as a backdrop to the lo-fi and hazy vocals synonymous with cloud rap, it is simply delightful. ooi comprises of Dodo Dal Bosco, Flo König, and Nicolai Zettl, who had formed the band on the internet in 2016 but only met each other in 2018. However, this has not hindered their creativity. Also, it’s worthy to note they tend to release new music based on the lunar calendar. In their new single…

Enter the world of LXVI with WOAH, as he narrates the ramifications of fame in a relationship while keeping us entertained. On a bumping beat and catchy strings LXVI delivers a hard-hitting and memorable flow. With subtle aggressiveness in his vocals, he lyrically details the negative attributes of his experience. Woah, I think I’m losing control Cause all these hoes just want my money Ain’t got nothing to show Broke sometimes I miss being broke Cause life is better when these bitches Would just leave me alone However, his flow and delivery make the song into a positive bop. And…

Trust What You Say is Meyta ethereal paradise divinely beautiful in every way. The song simultaneously flourishes with blissful layers of sound. Mixing in perfect harmonious synchronicity that is elevating and open up positive thoughts within you. There is a solemn feel to the track that makes it spiritual. Meyta’s serene vocals blossom on the ethereal instrumentals with a meaningful drive to the lyrics. Trust What You Say was written about fighting with doubt of everything you’ve been taught in life. At the time, I didn’t know what to believe. I had so many people telling me different ways on…

Hold You Now by Usagi Is Dead is a riverbed of luscious harmonies. The detailed and intricate instrumentation is captivating from the onset. Felix, one half of Usagi Is Dead, lays smooth vocals that intertwine beautifully to create a melodically satisfying song. There is a visceral and dreamlike quality to the song that permeates within us all. It’s not just another love song, but a festival of sounds that keep you entertained. Hold You Now describes the need to feel and give affection. And, the message could not be any clearer from Oliver and Felix, the two members of the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO-U2WlgroQ DAGNY breathes that good feeling with Somebody. It epitomizes the feeling of butterflies in your stomach. She sparkles and stands out with her exciting and clear vocals on Somebody. While the glorious display of harmonic synths and drums send you into happy land. The lyrics have a tint of nostalgia with the tendency to flood your thoughts with memories of good times. “It’s the all-consuming and exciting feeling when everything is still new. I’ve been lucky to experience it. I find that when I’m in love I feel everything ten times more than usual. With ‘Somebody’ for me it’s…

Experience spatial awareness with CIRCULATE by NÁPOLES as she concocts what we can only qualify as space poetry with urban soul. The Swedish songstress takes us on an interstellar journey of her thoughts, losing herself to ethereal possibilities. Her seductive vocals swim through the void of space and time, making her presence stand out. And the soulful instrumentals mesh so well with the flow of NÁPOLES’ delivery with constant balance. It makes the track captivatingly smooth with the heavy influence of R&B, Soul, Jazz, and hip-hop. For some reason, the song feels short, but it’s just that time flies when you indulge…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDbkMWND5ZI Enjoy the innocence with Manuela, on I Don’t Mind. Manuela tries to make sense in an appealing and relatable way about moving back into her parent’s home. Even though there happens to be a lot of drawbacks evident in the lyrics, using lullaby-esque harmonies on the song, Manuela creates some comfort in her thoughts on the matter. Vocally with folk-like qualities, she beautifully weaves different fun and questionable scenarios of the upheavals living at home into her narrative. I Don’t Mind is entertaining to watch on the music video with the notion of childlike innocence prevalent.  I felt a…