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Richard Green - “Smiles”
Richard Green, an Italian musician based in London since 2012, blends diverse styles from electro/dance to neoclassical, highlighted in works like "Dark Horses," "Color and Sound," and "A Journey" — and on his latest release, “Smiles”, he brings a delightfully uptempo funk rock sound to the fore with his quirky clean electric guitars, the inclusion of synth brasses as part of the production, and its overall cheery, positive candour that shines throughout the track. Wrap this up with a mix that captures all the production madness with panache and polish, and you have some of the best musical influences coming together right before your very eyes (or ears?)! Take a listen to the track here:
REDSIX - “Nuclear Shadows”
Redsix, an Indonesian rock band founded in 2017 with members Denny (vocals), Kevin (guitar), Wicak (guitar), and Rizma (drums), is evolving their sound to produce their most honest and experimental tracks yet — and forming part of their all-new album, “Part I: Diagnostics”, is their single, “Nuclear Shadows”; and on this one, the metal stank face is strong as they adopt a heavy progressive sound with angelic, sky-high vocals coupled with some serious chops on the drums, rhythmic passages that do not fail to bend your mind, and the guitars to match and elevate the experience even further. Think TesseracT, Gojira and Rivers of Nihil with this one — and take a listen to the track here!
Debbie Christ - “Tower”
Debbie Christ, the sonic brainchild of Montreal singer/songwriter Clara O’Page, fuses femme garage rock, folk, and punk with art rock intensity, soulful vocals, revealing lyrics, and memorable riffs, culminating in their debut album "Tower" — and the title track to the album is an entertaining, energetic affair that brings elements like the mellotrons, and thrashy drumming atop the angelic, melodious vocals that retain a lot of expressiveness and fervour throughout the performance. Couple this with a sprinkling of tasteful switch ups in the rhythm dotting the song, and you have a listen that has your attention from start to stop, and dare I say, a little beyond it too? Take a listen to the track here:
Marky Wildtype - “Tomorrow”
Marky Wildtype, an Edinburgh-based songwriter/musician/producer, combines his buzzsaw guitar style from The Jig Show with his deep, emotive songwriting — and prides himself on writing, arranging, and producing every single element by himself — and honestly, that brings his latest single, “Tomorrow”, to a whole other level of expertise; and creates a oneness among the elements one another throughout the song, like no other; from the guitars to the drumming, this whole song is one cohesive voice — and coupled with the soulful, well written vocals, and you have yourself a genuine winner. Take a listen to the track here!
Attic Theory - “Dare to Dream”
Hailing from Liverpool's dock road, Attic Theory is an award-winning rock band known for their unique brand of Alternative Groove Rock — and on their latest single, “Dare to Dream”, they continue their reign as a force to be reckoned with in the rock scene; be it the electric chorus passages supported by the creamy, fuzzy distorted guitars, or the tasteful clean passages that punctuate this song in between; the energy balance on this track is one to die for — and Attic Theory have made it worth living for! The production comes together with a charm undeniable, and the listener remains hooked; take a listen to the track here!
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