Author: Marcus Adetola

Aisha Badru’s A Little Mad is a sonic mirror reflecting the collective unease of our modern existence. The track unfolds like a gentle storm, with Badru’s ethereal vocals dancing atop a somber piano and mournful violin. This musical concoction serves as the perfect backdrop for her pointed observations on societal norms and personal struggles. Aisha Badru’s lyrics cut through the noise of everyday life, exposing the absurdity of our routines. She paints a vivid picture of a world where dreams are neatly folded away and self-care comes with a side of guilt. The chorus, with its catchy refrain, “We’re all a little…

Lala, shedding her Miss La Familia persona, steps back into the spotlight with a renewed sound. With unapologetic boldness, Lala’s latest offering, Don’t Tease Me, resonates as an enticing fusion of genres and personas. This sultry summer anthem unveils Miss La Familia’s soft alter ego, Lala, as she redefines her sonic identity and embarks on a self-exploratory journey. Crafted by the masterful hands of producer Ebenezer, Don’t Tease Me seamlessly intertwines the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats with the velvety smoothness of R&B, creating a breezy tropical escapade that instantly transports listeners to sun-drenched paradises. Lala’s silky vocals glide effortlessly over the…

Bryce Fox’s Shadows new single is a bold confrontation with the inescapable ghosts of our past selves.  It’s a seamless blend of electronic and acoustic elements, creating a sonic mosaic that underscores the track’s introspective verses and anthemic choruses. With its opening chorus, Shadows ensnares the listener with an unyielding intensity, laying bare the emotional turbulence that accompanies the confrontation of one’s inner demons, unvarnished and raw. Bryce Fox’s vocals cut through the mix like a sharp blade, slicing through the metaphorical veil that separates our present from the shadows that linger. The chorus, a resounding symphony of defiance, encapsulates…

Grappling with the wreckage of a shattered relationship, Jon Vinyl doesn’t so much seek closure on his new single as deconstruct the very notion. This atmospheric R&B meditation bleeds conflicted emotion over minimalist but enveloping production, crafting a paradox that’s as hypnotic as it is unsettling. The 23-year-old Toronto artist launches into brutally honest self-examination from the opening notes over a slow and dreamy soundscape. “See I need closure, something you ain’t really into / Never felt like you been in tune,” he confesses, instantly upending expectations with his vulnerability. Vinyl’s vocals juxtapose remarkably well with the unvarnished lyricism. As Closure…

Casey Lim aka Oktae’s Show Me Off is a sumptuous musical feast, inviting listeners to indulge in the sensual delicacies of her honeyed vocals and lush instrumentation. This alternative R&B gem, her second single this year, weaves intimacy and vulnerability, leaving an intoxicating vibe reminiscent of retro jams from the past. The song’s lyrics seduce with a playful yet sultry invitation: “We gone get it on tonight, we could make love all night, you gone show me off tonight.” Oktae’s velvety vocals glide effortlessly over the dreamy soundscape, with each lyrical caress igniting a slow burn that smoulders with promise.…

Honesty is a brutal trade, and on What’s Got You Down, Alex Crossland delves into personal territory. The song unfolds like a candid therapy session, dissecting the remnants of a failed relationship. Alex Crossland’s lyrics are stark and unadorned, painting a vivid picture of his ex-partner’s self-destructive spiral into the excesses of Hollywood. The bitterness is palpable as he delivers lines like, “She moved to Hollywood, she said she’s up to no good, and I believe her,” with the country-inflected guitar reflecting the shattered dreams and disenchantment. Yet, Crossland doesn’t solely cast blame outward. The narrative peels back layers of self-examination,…

Anna Richter’s Hey is a hauntingly beautiful heartfelt indie folk ballad that strips away pretence, leaving listeners with naked emotion and unadorned reality. Richter’s voice emdodies the raw feeling as it dances atop delicate guitar strums as she sings lyrics that speak of wounds still fresh, of a heart discarded yet somehow beating. “Hey, do you recognise me / after you threw me away,” she asks, her query hanging in the air like mist on a cold morning. The slow, guitar-driven melody acts as a lament, each note a teardrop falling on the remnants of what once was. It captures the…

Sixten’s latest single, Living Comes With Dying, delves into the raw emotions of grief with a tender touch. The Swedish duo’s fourth release from their upcoming EP, Misemotional, showcases their ability to transform personal sorrow into a shared experience. Inspired by a friend’s loss, Sixten crafted a song that speaks volumes about the weight of absence. They eschewed typical songwriting subjects, recognising that some pain demands acknowledgment above all else. “We felt we couldn’t write about anything other than what our friends were going through,” says Sixten. “Other topics like love troubles, which we usually write about, became meaningless in comparison. ‘Living…

Blue and Gold’s Golden Hearth is a radiant folk narrative that sparks the imagination as it takes you on a wondrous journey, both lyrically and sonically. This collaboration between Ildikó Kerék and Ben Hooton ignites a storytelling inferno, fueled by poetic lyrics and haunting melodies. The song’s genesis is as intriguing as its composition. Hooton, smitten by Kerék’s rendition of a Leonard Cohen classic, sought her out years later for this project. Their partnership birthed Golden Hearth, a song secretly penned for Hooton’s daughter—a musical time capsule waiting to be unearthed. The song also permeates with Kerék’s profound influence, directly shaped…

Kenny Sharp’s Stomp & Holler, featuring Mikki Brayboy, is a raucous celebration of life’s simple pleasures, wrapped in a country folk-esque package that’ll make your boots tap and your heart soar. Sharp’s soulful voice dives headfirst into tales of whisky-soaked evenings and smoke-filled bars, painting vivid pictures of small-town Friday nights. His lyrics skip the clichés, opting instead for raw, honest snapshots, “I like to roll em when I smoke em, and I only smoke em when I drink.” Not exactly profound; it’s real. Enter Mikki Brayboy, whose honeyed tones bring a dash of sweet tea to his neat whisky,…