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After returning in 2024, electronic duo Mayflow continued their resurgence into 2025 with the release of ‘Moon’, a brooding and pulsating single that explores the weight of human emotion. It’s bold and fresh, fusing together elements of techno and elements of hip-hop, wrapped in a hypnotic soundscape. Opening with a stark spoken-word monologue, it becomes …
Northern Californian Kayo is on a mission to bring trap soul to the masses. Though his voice is R&B and hip-hop, he is also inspired by rock groups, which adds an individualising element to his production style. With his latest track, ‘Inked Up’, Kayo sets the scene from the get-go. The soft acoustic tones and …
DJ, artist, fashion up-and-comer, Sky Jetta’s credentials are considerable and growing. Worked with Nike and Burberry, was featured in Vogue and Essence and opened for Diana Ross and Eminem, all before the release of her debut single ‘Free’. Now, alongside a fresh new music video, that single has been released for all to see. Blending …
Electro-pop rising star LION is pushing the boundaries of his local Melbourne scene, providing audiences worldwide with distorted, sliding, roaring synthetic melodies and enticing, dynamic vocals. With the new track ‘Break The Binary,’ LION comes out of the gates charging, choppy, processed vocals filling the airspace alongside chest-thumping kick drums and heavy lead melodies. Each …
Photo by Welin Taking her time to set a scene with evolving instrumental textures and vocal processing, TIMEA’s latest track ‘Sick Of Playing Pretend’, steadily builds an atmosphere of purpose and emotion, coming to terms with her own feelings and echoing this in her production. The soft hum of pianos, vocoder melodies and rhythmically enticing …
Go Hawaii’s return has been long awaited, the Italian duo released the debut album Trespass in 2022, and have since, at least on the recording side, taken a step back. They now release ‘Auburn’, bringing washed-out nostalgia and 90s indie feelings to the centre of their sound. A flurry of electric guitar melodies, starry synths …
LA rising talent Chloe Star has unveiled her latest single ‘Stand The Silence’, floating through the airwaves with a sense of melancholic grace, winding down from gritting, heavy performances into a sweet and honest acoustic poem. The track is raw and genuine, the soft buzz of recording noise behind the guitar giving it a bedroom …
Dutch four-piece Future Husband are back with ‘Terra’, a new single, laden with danceable grooves, that speaks to looking after the beauty of our planet and not sacrificing nature for any cause. Bringing a pop-tinge to an overall soulful and funky vibe, they let the sunshine on the mix with a blend of cinematic atmospheres, …
Indie-rock outfit The Open Flames have returned in quick succession, revealing their second release ‘Eat Alone’, a brooding, gritty anthem that previews more of their upcoming debut full-length Same Time Next Year. Following on the success of ‘Drop A Coin’, the band builds on the pop-noir sound they’ve begun, turning up the feedback and the …
Expanding his reach in the world of R&B production, Dave Drake only recently launched his solo career, collaborating with other artists to show off the personality behind the production. His debut ‘By My Side’ dropped in 2023, and showcases heartfelt sentiment in his style. Dave has previously collaborated with the likes of A-Boogie Wit Da …