Aurora By Noon “Black Crosses in the Sun”
Aurora By Noon is an exceptional international ensemble with a vision to create music without borders. Genres and styles come together and spark new conversations in Black Crosses in the Sun—the Aurora By Noon debut album coming fiercely forward with twelve unforgettable music experiences, mending the bridge between past and present.
Drawing from classic influences, the songs in Black Crosses in the Sun create time capsules that evoke a sense of nostalgia while remaining untouched by time. However, modernity is unmistakenly woven into these golden palettes, creating a collage of rhythms, grooves and vivid melodic visuals. Approaching the rock genre with respect, Black Crosses in the Sun honors the genre’s rich history while stepping into the conversation of its future.
The visionary record sees an intricate, masterful work of fusion that hosts each individual ideas and allows them to fly even higher. The organic exchange of love and passion is so rich in the music that it feels infectious. The lyrics, coming from the space of introspection and history, carry much weight and poetry. Its poignant beauty and unapologetic evocation feel refreshing and transcending.
Aurora By Noon is a phenomenon band. They certainly create some noise in the world with a message much needs to be heard.
ŁUКΞ “Divine”
Even at the young age of 22, Luke is already making a name for himself in the world of electronic music. With raw talent and razor-sharp instinct, the young producer steps outside the box and seeks for a grander view in his music creation. Never afraid to experiment and break what’s been established, “Divine” is yet another track pushing him further to the top. With infectiously soaring melodies and ground-shaking grooves, “Divine” is here to introduce you to a talent that you need to know.
Music speaks louder than words. He may be younger than most, but he’s just as serious and dedicated to his work as any other producer in the game. His craft prooves that age doesn’t matter, only that he has time to achieve even more. Ambitious but humble, hard-hitting but emotive, there’s something special about this guy. For he doesn’t take any less than what he deserved. With more domestic and international venues lined up, Luke is fiercely infiltrating the night scene with his adrenaline-fueled, bombastic shows.
Luke has plenty in store for his fans in 2023. Stay tuned and keep an eye out for this young, but a rapidly rising artist.
Mermaid Avenue “Embers of Fires Gone”
Fresh from the oven, “Embers of Fires Gone” teases Mermaid Avenue’s upcoming third album. Revolving around the end of a chapter and moving on, the story-soaked single shares a piece of a weary heart that has borne too much.
Melodies passed between wailing lap steel and an introspective piano as if echoing the back-and-forth motions that one takes in the moment of saying goodbyes. There’s still so much to say, yet the words seem to have lost their way out. There are so many emotions in the collective sounds of “Embers of Fires Gone.” The feeling of warmth and nostalgia mixed with sadness, but there’s also the newfound relief and peace.
For Mermaid Avenue, music is a vessel to express and channel these very human experiences that have left a mark. To spark a genuine connection, the band strips away all rules and restraints, instead, they turn their attention purely onto storytelling and creating meaningful experiences.
Mermaid Avenue has something exciting in store for fans. And just like in the past they have only outlived expectations, what has yet to come will only see them leaping forward.
Thrillkiller “Dark Star”
After spending most of their 2022 touring with The Protomen and Steel Panther, Thrillerkiller returns to their calling of releasing original music. The brand new single, “Dark Star” from the titular band features a timeless, magnetic infusion of synth wave, rock, metal, funk and eurobeat. With sexy, robust vocals that burst in the holy ghost fire, foot-tapping rhythm, and electrifying, gritty guitar that stirs your heart and soul, “Dark Star” is painfully epic.
“Dark Star” definitely reminds you of the music legend Michael Jackson. Having just covered “Dirty Diana,” Thrillkiller is in the right mood of taking the ghost of Jackson for another wild ride. There’s something wicked about “Dark Star.” From the glistening, illuminating soundscapes, taking a dark turn into an electrified verse with allures and danger, “Dark Star” is simply too good to be true.
Thrillkiller has you glued on the edge of your seat while having every thread of your feelings wide open. “Dark Star” introduces you to their unique, sensitive, yet thrilling sonic fusion. And that’s only the beginning. Stay tuned to the magnificent band, for they are always on the move!
888moment “Tokyo Drill”
The hard-hitting “Tokyo Drill” sees Maryland-based rapper 888moment and Toronto-based rapper SG SLAV joining force, bringing a mind-bending alternative hip hop track to light. With punchy drill beats and heavy 808s, “Tokyo Drill” shines on its authenticity and bleeding rawness. It hits hard and it hits home. With the two’s unfiltered honesty and fierce creativity, a resonance, a profound connection is formed in this very track that intertwined the distinctive styles of two into one thread of expression.
Surprising and expansive, SG SLAV’s swords of words make a strong first impression, but when 888moment’s soulfully rich vocal kicks in the hook, the track deepens. Like cracking up its hard layers of defenses and feeling the beating of a heart, with all its feelings, strength and vulnerability. “Tokyo Drill” hits different.
The track marks the first release from the duo’ upcoming album Demonz 2, scheduled to be released on April 20. Bonded by their love of hip hop and storytelling, 888moment and SG SLAV is set to take the world by storm.
Grace de Gier “Your name”
Grace de Gier is an award-winning Colombian singer-songwriter based in the Netherlands. Inspired by the aesthetics and styles of The Kilers, the Cranberries and The Cure, her music celebrates individuality with poignant, highly relatable storytelling. “Your Name” has a universal appeal, yet doesn’t lose its edge. Intertwining heartfelt lyricism with a retro sonic palette, Grace de Gier delivers an incredible song.
Imaginative, mysterious, and cinematic. “Your Name” immerses you in the experience of seeing a special person’s name everywhere, as if being haunted. The Colombian singer-songwriter is known for her unique style of mending indie aesthetic with a mainstream rock sound. Her unapologetic approach to the genre earned her the Golden Mara International Award last year, in the category of Pop Rock Singer of the Year.
Constantly inspired by what life has to offer, she captures the intricacy and complexity of emotions that we all feel and articulates them so well in her music as if she could read her listeners’ minds. Bringing hard-hitting songs that undoubtedly stir the heart in both Spanish and English, Grace de Gier is here to make her name.
Derek Lee Goodreid “Lost & Alone Again”
Inspired by Johnny Cash, Nick Cave and Hank Williams, the introspective and soulful single “Lost & Alone Again” by Derek Lee Goodreid reflects life and death. Unlike any other song, “Lost & Alone Again” bears a personal meaning. Written shortly after his grandmother passed away, the singer-songwriter poured his grief into the music and allow himself to be healed and inspired in the process.
Drawing both memories and influences from music icons like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, who were introduced by his grandmother, the sound of “Lost & Alone Again” naturally glows with nostalgia and warmth, woven together with the early upbringing of bible studies. Though “Lost & Alone Again” came from a place of sadness and loneliness, the track itself is cathartic and transformative.
With a page filled with honesty, soaked in memories, the latest single from the Australian artist is a meaningful release that deserves to be heard—the underlying message speaks about music, and how it heals broken souls.
As one of Australia’s most exciting rising singer-songwriters, Goodreid offers a heartfelt blend of country, blues and rockability that inspires and connects. With words that leave you pondering and melodies that remind you of a good scotch, Goodreid’s music is a must heard.
greenhouse “Finally Over”
Greenhouse releases their highly anticipated single, “finally over,” giving a teasing glimpse of their well-deserved forthcoming debut album, Centre of The Universe.
Fueled by holly ghost fire and fierce creativity, the UK outfit brings heart-stirring, flawless guitar work with both volume and melodic allure. Noisy and loud, full of attitude. “Finally over” is unapologetic. With contemplative words against the backdrops that spark their story-soaked wisdom, their sound sees nostalgia and bittersweetness in the scream of something primal and hard-hitting. Having been described as the latest and the greatest, Greengouse is here to leave a mark.
“Finally over” is an instant hit. And it only gets better. 2023 marks a sensational reawakening for the British band. In the past three months, they have released two single, both are critically acclaimed and well-received by listeners around the world. “Here I Am” is described as “experimental masterclass in songwriting” with “a cutting-edge lyrical story” by Right Chord Music UK. Unlike other bands, for Greenhouse, every song is special and are here to deliver more than just some sounds and notes—they are here to make real noise. The kind that moves a crowd.
Set to be release on July 10, Centre of The Universe is mixed by the UK-based producer Barny Barnicott of Arctic Monkeys, The 1975, and Sam Fender; and Dylan Adams (DMAs) in Sydney.
Mort Jardin “Delay Decay”
Manchester-based post-punk psychedelic rock act, Mort Jardin shares a nightmarish new album. Bending the boundaries between genres, Delay Decay sees neo-psych swirling in the phantoms of jazz, swing and blues. Pieces and fragments of guitar dissolves into its impressionistic backdrop, composed of booming basslines and hypnotic drum loops. The duality of capture and escape then forms a sonic maze in the deeper dimension of Delay Decay.
As an artist, Jardin never fails to challenge and outdo what he has previously achieved. Delay Decay sees the artist masterfully leveraging his unique sonic instinct while orchestrating an even more complicated soundscape. The track swings between poetry and dream, surreality and disobedience. Psychedelic, but piercingly brutal.
The entire track list compresses of lead track “Soaked in Fever,” “The Logician,” “A Strange Nostalgia,” “Fried Ground,” “When You Are Around,” “Slow Thaw,” “Coastline,” and “Wake Up Marty.”
Check out the new album here:
High Protein “Cybele”
Rising EDM producer High Protein shares a darkly intoxicating, atmospheric new single. “Cybele,” smashed with discordant synth and pulsing industrial dreams, paints an unusual atmosphere of alluring aroma and complex sensory effects. Exotic, ethnic elements give the track a kind of otherworldliness that has listeners question where they are at the same time captivated by the scenic soundscapes.
In “Cybele,” Middle eastern influences confront oriental melodies and rhythms while being amplified by a drastic bassline that lurks and growls from the underworld. Futuristic but earthy, dystopian but ethereal, dark but euphoric. “Cybele” explores dualities in the Australian producer’s own creation of a sonic cocktail.
Without a marketing plan or any help from a label, “Cybele” has garnered over 6,000 organic streams since its release in January. High Protein lately released a new single, “Caecilious.”
If you like what you heard, be sure to check out the latest entry from the very talented composer/producer: