Eschewing any semblance of luxuriance, Trace Remains’ “Sold My Soul” merges pristine energy and raw melodicism into alt-rock/garage band audacity.
Drenched in low-slung simmering surfaces, Mark Bryan’s “Ain’t Nothing’ Better” delivers a feel-good sensation that’s pleasantly seductive.
Vaguely reminiscent of Joe Walsh’s “Life’s Been Good,” with “boytoy,” Derek Simpson transforms trope into delicious, subtle slapstick.
Full of beaucoup gentle warmth, The FrannyO Show’s “Carolina” reveals the grace of deep emotion that unfolds with delicious, charming momentum.
Doused in silken, flickering silhouettes, “The Deepest Sea” is simultaneously intimate and fragile, revealing a sense of intrinsic imminence.
“IN TOO DEEP,” with its potent, lingering surfaces and tasty sonic structure, establishes Samsara as a band to watch closely.
Highlighted by the plush vocals of zinha and slick production, “why do you make me wait?” smoulders with R&B and neo-soul aromas.
With “Party For One,” Leanne Gallati spotlights her versatile voice with its vampy confidence and beaucoup flair.
Even though Bill Greenberg’s “When I’m Stronger” is philosophically despairing, an elusive filament of defiance sustains the song’s resolve.
Julien Marchal’s “Insight LIII” conveys its own conviction, producing an exquisite subtle sonic conversation drenched in gliding turns of phrase.
At once airy, with faint blushes of melancholy, as well as an elusive expectancy, Derek Simpson’s “Saturn Returns” exudes a luscious warmth.
“hope u feel ok” blends subtle tangs of pop with pulsating rock into a wonderful earworm that shows Rob Eberle coming into his own.
Thavoron’s talent shines through on “My Man,” offering an emotional coming-of-age tale that moves beyond the typical feel-good anthem.
“Start Right Here” is one of those songs that you find yourself listening to over and over again simply because of the feelings it evokes.
Wonderfully different from the run-of-the-mill music being foisted on listeners, “Pity Party” establishes roman around as one to watch.
