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Sanjay Michael – ‘Wall Street Blues’ EP
Wall Street Blues is a consuming new EP from Sanjay Michael, embracing the power of electric guitars and melodic piano lines within a bluesy, sincere sound. His 2023 single “Rocking Into Midnight” caught our ears with its nostalgic rock sound, and Wall Street Blues continues to impress with a memorable allure across its three tracks. Rather than the more predictable themes within popular music, Sanjay Michael succeeds in a more no-frills thematic vision here — succeeding in his aim to “bring the focus back to the basics of everyday humanity. Songs about love and money are a good place to
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Synthonic – ‘Lampin’’
Lampin’ is the enthralling new album from Synthonic, a project based in Sidmouth, UK that excels in a vibe-y blend of funk and soul. The rest is both atmospheric — at times recalling nostalgic city-pop — and infectiously grooving, impressive in its eclectic tonal prowess and intriguing harmonies. Opening track “All Day, Every Day” is exemplary of the project’s dynamic reach — traversing seamlessly from understated funk guitar and piano interplay, to bursting brass with addictive charisma. Riveting saxophone work also captivates as the production reaches a satiating close. The ensuing “Chameleons” builds with similarly artful momentum, this time beginning
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Frequency77 – “Surf n Spy”
A debonair instrumental rocker from Australian artist Frequency77, “Surf n Spy” invokes a cinematic appeal that resembles both a classic spy film and surf-set feature. The production captivates in its range of guitar tones — from tender, twangy mystique to steady distortion-laden undercurrents. The release is a riveting atmospheric success from the project, which comprises guitarist Cryo Freese, drummer Block, and bassist Max Mink. Another recent single from the project, “If I Fall” succeeded with a stylish vocal-accompanied vintage rock psychedelia. Meanwhile, “Surf n Spy” struts a more approachably direct rock soundscape. Both showcase Frequency77’s penchant for quality songwriting, whether
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KB-S – “The Calm”
A serene entrancement takes hold on “The Calm,” an aptly titled track from Minneapolis-based artist KB-S that melds flourishing guitar work with caressing ocean waves and string-laden mystique. The production succeeds in audibly capturing the motion of water washing ashore at night, maintaining a nocturnal allure in the subdued rhythms and trickling guitars, while more expressive guitar lines emit a compelling energy with tidal-like pulls. Initial guitar prancing and lush ocean sounds waste no time in establishing the track’s gripping, meditative soundscape. Additional textured undercurrents weave in with sporadic charm throughout, paced with natural-flowing charm — particularly as glimpses of
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Muletonic – “Fire the Fox”
An introspective folk success from Australian artist Muletonic, “Fire the Fox” pairs poignant lyrical insight with a steady fusing of acoustic strums and mellowly pulsing keys. Sporadic electric guitars bolster the enjoyable sound, which embraces a folk-forward realm with touches of rock and country. Neil Young is cited as an aesthetical influence, while the track’s thematic focus takes inspiration from Albert Camus’ call to artists to “create dangerously.” The project of songwriter and poet Alaric Jones, Muletonic shows a penchant for timely perspectives; 2023 single “This is what we chose” emitted imagery of bushfires plaguing the Australian landscape, commenting on
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