Author: Marcus Adetola

Above Love by Say Lou Lou, the twin sister duo, peels back our emotional armour, revealing the heart’s deepest vulnerabilities. The track artfully crafts a mood of introspection through its resonant bassline and measured tempo, wrapping you in a dramatic soundscape that poignantly reflects the profound disconnect between two people sharing a bed but not a life. Say Lou Lou’s voices soar with a mesmerising quality, anchoring themselves amidst layers of harmony rich with intrigue and introspection. “Who do I think I am? / To think I didn’t need commitment from a man,” they sing, and suddenly, it’s not just their…

Harpsichord Hijinks: The Stranglers’ Golden Brown in the Land of Three-Chord Wonders December 28, 1981. While the UK charts pulsate with synth-pop and new wave, The Stranglers—those surly veterans of punk’s first wave—unleash an oddball contender. Golden Brown, taken from their sixth studio album La folie, slinks into record stores like a cat burglar, its harpsichord hook a siren call in a sea of distorted guitars. The track, a collaborative effort penned by drummer Jet Black, keyboardist Dave Greenfield, bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel, and guitarist/vocalist Hugh Cornwell, was produced by the band themselves alongside the legendary Tony Visconti and engineer Steve…

Contradiction dances deliciously through Luke Sital-Singh’s new single, Hold the Lightning. The UK artist awakens an entrancing musical paradox, pulsating with an indie-folk heartbeat. His poised, soulful voice takes the wheel, guiding us down winding, lyrical roads where existential ruminations meet upbeat, anthemic grooves. As the rhythmic guitar strums ignite, Luke Sital-Singh’s controlled yet emotively charged delivery lights a fuse of captivating friction. His cadenced poetry contemplates life’s deepest quandaries with a sobering “If I had everything I want in life, would it only leave me empty?” Yet, those weighty words don’t dampen the song’s infectious, toe-tapping vivacity. It’s an exhilarating tug-of-war between vulnerability…

Plàsi’s Ordna Sig is a captivating fusion of cultures, rhythms, and emotions that transcends conventional boundaries. The song encapsulates Swedish, Greek, and Dutch influences; the artist weaves a mesmerising sonic sound that is captivating. The track’s pulsating rhythm intertwines with a baroque and psychedelic folk style, creating a sonic landscape that is both familiar and unexplored. Yttling’s production transforms this rhythmic complexity into an uplifting indie-folk experience, inviting listeners on a journey through Plàsi’s introspective storytelling. Plàsi’s vocals glide effortlessly, their melodic cadence a soothing balm amidst the song’s intricate rhythmic structure. His reflective delivery draws you into a narrative of…

Caleb Hearn’s If It Wasn’t for You weaves a sonic quilt of simplicity and sincerity, setting it apart in the indie folk arena. With a vocal performance that resonates with palpable emotion, Hearn digs into the soil of past wounds with a mature hand. This song doesn’t merely ‘sound”—it feels. As the guitar strings hum against a tender backdrop, the piano keys step gently across the track, enhancing the storytelling without overwhelming it. The lyrics of If It Wasn’t for You reveal a raw, unfiltered journey through personal retrospect. “For so long I thought we could make it / But I was learning…

Icelandic artist Axel Flóvent ushers in an aural warmth that envelops listeners like a cherished old friend with his single, Don’t Wait For Summer, taken from his new album Away From This Dream. It encapsulates this inviting spirit with its glittering folk-pop sound buoyed by starbursts of nostalgic ’80s synths and a triumphant hook. Axel Flóvent’s vocal cadence infuses the track with an ethereal quality; his reflective yet soaring delivery is a portrait of hope and ambition. As he glides over the entrancing instrumentals with the same effortless grace as the dazzling “Have This Dance,” his lyrics urge you to seize the day: “Cause’ something, something’s…

Produced by L3GION, Merges’ latest single, Truman Show, is a captivating juxtaposition. Lyrically, it delves into the disillusionment of being trapped in an artificial romance, with Merges’ vocals laced with vulnerability as she laments lines like “I could be anywhere, feel like I coulda been just anyone to you, supporting role and I’m just playing the part you wrote.” Yet, sonically, there’s an undeniable romance and nostalgia to the track. The lush, throwback R&B production instantly transports listeners to those signature late-night quiet storm radio sets. Merges’ airy, whispery vocals only add to the seductive atmosphere, even as her lyrics cut…

In Funeral, Moli crafts a haunting reflection on fractured friendships and the lingering hope for reconciliation. The track was originally penned in 2021, during a writing session in Berlin with her friend Michael Ochs. Moli explains, “We decided to strip everything back and write something on the piano, leading to the idea of a funeral—a slightly morbid but intriguing concept about who would actually show up at your funeral. It’s a metaphor for holding on to the memory of people who were once close but have drifted apart.” The song’s stark piano melody sets the stage for Moli’s introspective vocals, painting a…

Lavish Ambitionz’s Fear is a hazy, downtempo offering that confronts the insecurities and self-doubt that can hold us back. His cadenced flow glides over an atmospheric, synth-drenched production, crafting an immersive soundscape that draws you into its pensive narrative. The artist’s comfortable, melodic delivery serves as the conduit, ushering listeners into reflections on how fear impacts our lives. “Fear tearing me down; fear what I can’t do.” There’s a raw vulnerability in his candid words that cuts through the airy instrumentation. Under the mellow surface, an undercurrent of determination takes shape. “What’s the point of life if you never lived?” he challenges, his voice…

Aremmic’s Echoes of Love is a soul-stirring gospel ballad that resonates with the timeless message of God’s unwavering love. From its melancholic piano introduction to the soulful vocal performance, the track envelops listeners in a profound sense of intimacy and introspection. Aremmic’s emotive vocals glide effortlessly over the ebb and flow of the melody, conveying the depth of emotion behind the lyrics with masterful nuance. The words themselves are a poignant invitation to open one’s heart and mind to the echoes of divine love that have reverberated through the ages, a love that transcends time and offers comfort, hope, and redemption.…