Author: Marcus Adetola

Nefeli’s 2young2late is a vintage band tee that fits perfectly in 2024, blending the past with the present in a way that’s equal parts nostalgic and rebellious. This 21-year-old songstress has crafted a sonic kaleidoscope that transports us back to the gritty underbelly of London’s underground clubs, where punk and grunge reigned supreme. Nefeli’s expressive vocals grip like a vice, conveying the raw emotions of the lyrics with an intensity that’s impossible to ignore. Especially with the seamless fusion of old-school rock, dark pop, and ’90s grunge, all wrapped up in a modern, innovative framework. It’s a delicious paradox, a…

In Temporary Home, Linebug crafts a delicate soundscape that drifts like the memories of Zeitz, a town in Eastern Germany, where the echoes of a bustling past linger amidst quiet, empty streets. This third single from their upcoming album, Portraits of Invisible Places, merges soft vocals and a looping piano melody, creating an atmosphere of wistful nostalgia. The song begins with a haunting piano motif, a sonic representation of Zeitz’s ghostly charm. Line’s voice enters with a gentle yet poignant clarity, singing about a quest for a “temporary home.” This search is beautifully illustrated in the music video, where historical GDR…

Faith is a tricky beast. For MarMar, it’s been a constant tug-of-war, an intimate dance between belief and doubt. And on Without, the American/French artist invites us into the sacred space of that struggle. This mid-tempo exploration pulses with lush, dynamic textures and ethereal atmospheres, creating an aural sanctuary. But make no mistake, MarMar isn’t here to coo some New Age mantra about finding your bliss. His poetic confessions cut deep, laying bare the existential struggle to make sense of life’s harsh realities while still clinging to something higher. “I tend to lose a lot of faith in my worst…

Neon Nash’s Love Hashira is a mid-tempo R&B track that encapsulates a full-blown lovestruck obsession set to an irresistibly catchy beat. This anime-inspired song pays homage to the iconic pink-haired heroine from Demon Slayer, with Neon’s sultry vocals weaving tales of heart-slaying romance. From the opening lines, you’re transported to a baroque-tinged fantasyland throbbing with desire. “Let me slay your heart like I’m the Love Hashira,” Neon coos, her voice dripping with wanton lust. The mid-2000s vintage beats supply a deliciously nostalgic backdrop for her feverish pleadings of enchanted courtship: “Say you’d never lie to me; tell me that you’d die for…

Breakup anthems often teeter between scorching fury and melancholic heartbreak. Kaleia’s Dead Weight, however, carves a distinct path, which is one of unwavering resolve and simmering indignation. This blues-tinged R&B gem doesn’t wallow in the aftermath of a failed romance; it brazenly confronts the inequities that eroded its foundation, fueled by the narratives of the women closest to the artist. Kaleia’s vocals glide with a smoky, self-assured allure atop the laidback instrumentation, akin to waking up to the silky caress of retro rhythm and blues.  With unapologetic audacity, Kaleia’s lyrics dismantle the notion of enduring a future marred by disregard and…

Julia Kahn’s Back To Earth is like a warm hug, inviting us to let go of societal pressures for perfection and instead lovingly accept ourselves, delicious flaws and all. This electro-pop gem doesn’t merely serenade our eardrums; it catalyses an internal alchemy, transmuting societal pressures into a liberating dance of self-acceptance. Julia Kahn’s warm vocals caress our souls like a tender embrace, enticing us to shed the shackles of comparison and rediscover our authentic selves. The airy instrumentation swirls around us, conjuring an atmosphere akin to a verdant meadow where we can frolic, unencumbered by the weight of expectations. The lyrics,…

Jasmine Thompson and Felix Jaehn have reunited, and their sonic chemistry is still as potent as their 2015 hit. Without You is a bittersweet symphony where melancholic lyrics dance with euphoric beats. Yet, the buoyant energy of Felix Jaehn’s production prevents the song from sinking into despair. It’s a bittersweet cocktail, a celebration of loss that leaves you both breathless and invigorated. From the wistful guitar solo’s opening strains, the track envelops listeners in a reflective embrace, only to be gently propelled by Felix Jaehn’s deft interplay of organic melodies and a subtle yet infectious four-on-the-floor bassline. Jasmine Thompson’s vocals…

A sense of haunting desolation permeates Caleb Hearn’s latest single, Klonopin’, a brutally candid exploration of mental health struggles and dependency. From the opening lines, the listener is enveloped in a suffocating miasma of anxiety and despair as Caleb Hearn lays bare the internal turmoil that has besieged his psyche. “I pull to the side of the highway / I can’t feel my hands on the wheel / I don’t know if I’m dying / But I think that this must be how it feels,” he confesses, his vocals dripping with raw vulnerability. Sonically, Klonopin’ is a masterclass in auditory dissonance. Gentle guitar refrains…

In the aftermath of a breakup, the walls of sensitivity are often left dampened, inviting the growth of insensitivity like unwelcome mould. It’s within this post-romantic decay that She Is Jules sets her semi-danceable, mid-tempo electro-pop track Brendan, a candid exploration of the emotional aftermath that follows lost love. The song serves as a window into the manipulative mind games that sometimes follow a relationship’s demise. She Is Jules recounts a particularly jarring episode: a call from an ex-partner on the eve of his proposal to another, a move seemingly calculated to dredge up old feelings and assert a twisted form of dominance.…

Odelet’s new release Mesh isn’t just another track on her upcoming album, Pisces Pie—it’s a captivating glimpse into the Detroit-born artist’s ever-evolving musical universe. This multifaceted artist’s unique writing style goes beyond genre constraints, dissolving boundaries with every ethereal melody. Her vocals, a delicate balance of subdued power and silky-smooth emotiveness, glide over sparse, jazzy instrumentation, creating a dreamlike soundscape that warms you from the inside out. A talented singer-songwriter, Odelet is also a producer adept at crafting her own instrumental landscapes. Following the success of The Angels Album, this spring heralds the release of Pisces Pie, a collaborative project with Everlasting Tape,…