Fendahlene “Get Over It”
The re-release of “Get Over It,” done by music producer Kevin Shirley gives listeners a chance to fall in love with the same song all over again, and in a brand new way. Shirley clearly has a better understanding of Fendahlene’s sound. He delivers a fuller mix, bringing out the bass and balancing the guitar, while the vocal becomes more reverberant, spreading out in your ears like ocean waves.
With everything amplified and enriched, listener could now experience the songwriting of “Get Over It” with more edge and muscles. Each punch now is focused and has more power. It certainly feels that way. The rocker’s root is proud and solid, carrying the passion of youth from the early 90s’. “Get Over It” channels some of the best lost feelings at the end of the last century, delivering a classic tone while staying true to an indie heart.
Originally released in 2020 on Fendahlene’s album High and Low and Back Again, “Get Over It” is one of the most eclectic and anthemic tracks on the record. Punchy guitar riffs and catchy melodies with cool, expansive sound experiments, the track is masterfully done. It fully executes every sound and idea, positioning them at the perfect place without wasting a drop of creative juice while pushing everything to their fullest potential.
Kevin Shirley’s mix adheres to the band’s more expansive and richer tone established in their latest single, “North East,” moving towards a direction that’s more genre-bending, adding depth to their storytelling. Currently, the band is working on some new materials and with the remix stirring the hearts, it certainly spices up the wait. Fendahlene is a band you should keep an extra eye on in the coming months.
Von Hazeler “Trouble”
Misfortune has a bit of dark comedy mixed in with reality. It’s certainly an intriguing topic, and even more fascinating one when it meets the punk rockers. The chemistry is already there before listening to the track, and Von Hazeler certainly wields their own share of misfortune and turns it into creative gold through their songs. “Trouble” is inspired by an unfortunate law encounter when smoking the devil’s leaves in public (in Australia).
The Australian band proudly brings back the heavy-hitting big sound of 90s’ grunge punk. Catchy, disobedient with the charm of troublemakers at heart is simply too good to be true, but Von Hazeler is just like that. They proudly tattooed “trouble” into their lyrics, holding their guitars and mics and embracing the storm of life as it wash through them. It’s a bit of comedy mixed with heroism meets their free spirits and unique personalities in that sense.
Sonically, “Trouble” is eclectic and optimistic. Lightning riffs uncap their loads of suffers’ charms. Bouncy bass and clashing drums feel like a storm on a sunny day that is ready to soak everyone when they’re least expected. Lead singer’s wicked vocal tone diverge into a semi maddening semi alluring style that makes you love and hate at the same time.
“Trouble” is a bit of trouble. It’s infectious and addictive so that you find yourself getting into trouble loving it, yet you can’t really stop. The real magic of this track seems to be the way it makes you feel and the way it challenges your current state — everything that a punk rock song should do. Von Hazeler is a name you won’t probably forget.
Xafran “Find A Way”
Find a Way is an island, a fantastic world hidden in our modern society. In here, synth waves weave into lush soundscapes and emotions find their way home. The debut EP from Xafran is refreshing and sensitive. Like a forest exists in the urban surrounding, it has its mystery and unique scenery, but moreover, it gives you a place to breathe, be emotional and be yourself. The music here feels liberating.
The four-track EP opens with “Find a Way.” Following the footsteps of a mesmerizing melodic theme, listeners step on a dirt path, leading into somewhere curious yet unknown as the surrounding gently shifts. You’re fully aware of the surroundings, every elements and spectacles that quietly exist, emerge, and vanish. Some sounds certainly carry out a parrot metaphor, chirping in the background, surrounding you. The listening experience is one filled with awe and wonder.
“Feeling Cold About It” is more emotionally sensitive than the rest. It opens up its heart and allows feelings to express and immerse. Cathartic as it is cinematic, the dramatic track embraces the darkness, sadness with grace and acceptance. “Running Out Of Daylight,” on the other hand, gives listeners a very complex feeling. It puts you on the edge at the end of the world, seeing everything happening in front of your eyes. There’s clarity in its beauty, melancholy in its brilliance. The airy, golden-colored soundscapes create such a sensual and introspective experience.
The EP concludes with “Retro Eyes.” After listening to the previous track, the “on edge” feeling is even more emphasized in this track. Modern is its color, but there’s an appreciation, a desire for the last century’s glory. The sonics in there call back to the 80s with iconic sounds that evoke so many memories, but it’s like a memory, an impression, a certain ethereality about the track that makes it somehow transparent.
Haseya “Mirror”
Haseya is quite an extraordinary artist who brings a breeze of fresh air into pop genre. Funky, soulful, and unique, that’s Haseya in a nutshell. The artist is full of intriguing ideas and he seems to know how to explore them fully and passionately. “Mirror” is a eclectic track that reflects and challenges. It’s ever-evolving and ever-changing. It seeks and sees beyond the reoccurring and the familiar.
Haseya’s music still feels very much in the commercial pop genre with captivating melodies and expressively raspy vocal that speaks of a true heartbreaker, but there’s something really mysterious and curious about the artist. He just happens to bring the desired twist (call it personality, quirkiness, or stylistic pursuit) into the catchy melodies. The way he sings feels refreshing , like he vibrates on a totally different frequency, but on the same time, it’s highly relatable and really wise.
“Mirror” is the kind of song like that. It feels like a creative exploration. Interestingly, Haseya previously released an impressionistic track called “rorriM,” and “Mirror” is likes its reflection in a more expressionistic way. If we say “rorriM” is the echoing blurriness that moves against the sun, “Mirror” is in high resolution with all the emotions and narratives exposed in front of your eyes in complete honesty.
Haseya is a creative genius who you just can’t not love his work. There seems to a bit of that electricity in his music that tickles your nerves when you listen to his music. It’s unconventional and highly intuitive, but in core, it taps into the basic human emotions and experience that we can all relate to.
Truth Devoid “Absolution In Savagery”
Aggressive, brutal, extreme, and darkly haunting — that’s everything “Absolution in Savagery” is. Truth Devoid brings a track that drops into your ears and explodes from top to end. Every nerve and cell in your body is screaming and shaking in their storm of blast beats and disobedience. The call-and-response screams between two mentallers are extremely haunting. It evokes a very specific and darkly entrancing imagery as it blows up in your ears and calls to your souls.
“Absolution in Savagery” is a masterfully orchestrated sonic satisfaction to heavy metal lovers. It’s devoted and immersive. It blasts in the rawest form, splashing energy, emotions in a confrontational manner that almost feels invasive. That kind of energy is priceless.
And of course, the vocalists are quite mind-blowing and the guitarist is a true virtuoso, the drummer is extraordinary and the bassist is someone you’d want to buy a drink after a show. Truth Devoid is a rare band that demands your attention.
To listeners who aren’t that familiar to death metal, “Absolution in Savagery” is an immersive experience that really changes your perspective and assumption of what music should be.
The track is highly creative and fluid in terms of form. The pace-shifting is done in a both intense and logical manner. The lyrics are visual and confrontational. The track is texturally rich and aesthetically perfect.
Sharl “Darker Than Midnight”
The collaboration between Daniel Bohen and Sharl seems to have brought both artists to their next level. “Darker Than Midnight” sees the versatility of both artists, shedding a new light on their artistic endeavor while exploring the theme of navigating through darkness.
In a duo fade-in, “Darker Than Midnight” opens with a confessional, dialogue between the two artist. Sharl explores vulnerability, adding depth and nuance into her vocal delivery. Poignant lyricism meets heartfelt confrontation of her own demons, the opening verse draws listener in through its most genuine expression.
Daniel Bohen lifts it up with a supportive message. His sexy vocal sounds like a stream of electricity that gives you goosebumps. When Sharl returns with the chorus, there seems to be the moment of epiphany, a break through from the darkest time to the light. Though “Darker Than Midnight” is a highly emotional delivery, it’s in many way unconventional and enlightening.
It tackles the pain and struggle before breaking through the cocoon with sensitivity, gently shifting the perspective from being trapped in darkness to a storm that birth a new beginning. It’s empowering and transcending. The dialogue form between two artists, on the other hand, keeps the creative communication going that the song stays stimulating and refreshing from beginning to end.
Russell Thomas “No Matter The Crime”
Russell Thomas has a sense of childlike curiosity in his music. “No Matter the Crime” is an imaginative mix of alternative rock and indie pop. Though the track explores a heavy topic from the perspective of a loved one of someone who took their life, it still sees the hope and love in life and cherishes the person and the good memories. Maybe because it roots in the heaviness and pain of death but transcends the experience, “No Matter the Crime” it’s very moving.
Quite unlike the wrenching emotional tunes that purely focus on the emotional aspect of life experiences, Thomas’s music discovers the light and magic that life holds, whether in people, in our souls, in nature, or in life’s journey. Like seeing the beauty of the storm that terrifies us as kids. The artist shares his unique perspective and this curiosity and awe for life with listeners through his music. It seems to have become an aesthetic that feels liberating and refreshing.
“No Matter the Crime” talks about forgiveness. Though the lyrics and the sonics focus on positivity, the undertone of the song naturally tackles the pain and grieve that a loved one went through when a person they loved took their life. It’s really moving because despite the intense emotions and the grieving process, the core of this song explores love — you don’t stop loving the person the way you do despite what choices they made. The way you feel about them stays the same. There’s a soft spot, a gentleness in Russell Thomas’s beautifully written lyrics that feels genuine and precious.
The naivety and cathartically immersive soundscapes in Thomas’s music, though, is not the same as immaturity. There’s depth and life experience, but moreover, a thriving energy that keeps you heads up even in a stormy night. His music comes from a deeper understanding of life itself and he brings his listeners something meaningful and poetically astonishing to digest.
Mark Winters “Heartbeat”
Extreme, sweat, danger, and the rushing of heartbeat, “Heartbeat” is flying at the edge of extreme thrill before losing control. Liberation and predatory instinct are being expanded. Having the absolute control is blurring the line between letting it go. “Heartbeat” pours down disobedient beats like the summer’s storm. It’s hysterical and cathartic, a confrontation with complete nakedness. The smoky, elevating guitar riff heats up the speaker and the mood is rich and intoxicating.
“Heartbeat” is about adrenaline rush, when the speed meets passion. Inspired by a real-life experience, pushing the physical maximum, Mark Winters brings forth an addictive single “Heartbeat” with his full-length album Boundary Layer.
The track glistens in a restless funky groove, yet its melodies and spirits are rooted in the classic rock’s storytelling. Catchy melodies with a time-stamped nostalgia are brewing in the charm and wonder of the electric guitars. Mark Winters’ voice is story-soaked with the spark and passion of a poet. There’s a pursuit of freedom in his voice and an optimism that feels infectious.
“Heartbeat” is definitely a fast, heated single in the album, but Mark Winters have filled the rest with his clever lyricism and uniquely charming vocal. Bouncing between a folk, country storytelling with an alternative rock approach, the artist showcases a variety of sonic palettes and emotions in Boundary Layer.
Onbar “GOOD”
Onbar brings forth a new single that instantly melts your heart in good mood. “GOOD,” born out of spontaneity, in collaboration with artists Patrick Hizon and Orion Song is groovy, fun, and intoxicating. The mood is rich and the air carries a hint of tropical breeze. It has the smooth, golden gaze of early R&B and the splattering funk. It carries something a bit retro with a refreshing modern sonic palette.
“GOOD” is like a bubble that wraps you in and puts a smile on your face. There’s so much to love in the song. Onbar’s feel-good vocal and the loose and liberating form that sees ideas and inspirations in a free-flowing communication. The energy that collectively channeled by the three artist feels invaluable, but it’s also effortless, natural and easy.
“GOOD” is inviting. It embraces the fun and passion in life so fully without any overthinking or worries. It’s not an easy task in adult world, but the music has the ability to lift you up and take you for a spin. The track is good for all circumstances. When you hear it, you can imagine how good it’ll sound on a speaker during a summer pool party or a laid-back beach vacation. After a day of work and stress, “GOOD” is here to take the pressure off of your shoulder.
Onbar’s latest release is a more than wonderful addition to the artist’s catalogue. Onbar’s music has always been charming, groovy, and adorably quirky. In this song, what makes him unique seems to shine even brighter.
The Night Alone “Cathedral”
A really powerful storytelling usually doesn’t involve a dazzling outlook or unnecessarily sophisticated attitude. It’s down-to-earth, rooted in an experience that everyone could relate to deeply in their bones, but it also transforms the experience into something more spiritual or uplifting. The Night Alone’s “Cathedral” reminds you of simple yet iconic songs like Neil Young or Bob Dylan’s classic song log.
“Cathedral” has the keen sensitivity of modernity in its sound. From visualization to lyricism to the charming vocal, it has everything that makes your heart tick, but there’s also an aspect of it that feels very folk revival. It’s utterly unseparated with the political unrest during the time of writing, but in the song, The Night Alone tackles the core of our existence.
“This bed’s our cathedral, salvation can be found within its sheets,” “But like floating in the ocean or waking from a dream, There is something in the way you look at me.” “The bed” symbolizes a safe place, a cove, but there’s something more spiritual and philosophical about it, like the preservation of beauty and love. It steps between the line of escapism and awareness, utopia and reality. The lyricism of “Cathedral” is work of art and poetry.
The Night Alone brings the reverberant oceanside into his guitar soundscape. The track fills your entire existence like the resounding oceanwaves at nightfall, but there’s also the tenderness and melancholy mixed with love and passion that almost feels like a heartache.
Ben Street “Weak Man Weak Heart”
Introspective melodic ode brewing in a warm-hearted guitaristic entrancement; the love that holds life together tells its own story. Tackling death and love, Ben Street brings forth his second single ever released, “Weak Man Weak Heart,” humbly tackling the meaning of life, shedding light on the hope and pain that makes up our existence.
Street’s storytelling guitar work feels like a world of its own. It certainly plays a crucial part in his music. Instead of a simple, reoccurring motif that maybe used as a backdrop to accompany their singing, Street’s guitar is the heart and soul of his storytelling. It’s constantly evolving, diving deeper into the subject, drawing listeners to the emotional and contemplative quest, weaving into the smooth vocal and completing a powerful, anthemic delivery.
Ben Street’s guitar playing is a highlight in his music. They are melodically intriguing and emotionally engaging. Electric guitar certainly gives Street the liberty to freely compose and imagine sounds and soundscapes. As an artist, Street isn’t overambitious or greedy. There’s no thrill-seeking fast movement in his music that puts his storytelling at risk. On the contrary, he approaches each timbre with grace and respect.
With each of the sound and mood, he sits with it and fully immerses into the atmosphere, the texture, and the color, then it becomes an inseparable part of the song he writes. It seems to be the reason why his music is so rich and deep. The sound reflects that thoughtful process. It draws you in and the more you listen to it, the more you could taste the complexity.
Karen Harding “Til The Ocean Meets The Shore”
As soon as her finger hits the guitar strings and her voice whispers the poignant odes, the atmosphere and the energy changes in the room — Karen Harding is a folkloric goddess who brings to you the immersive, humid, and salty wind from the shore. “Til the Ocean Meets the Shore” seems to take your breath away as well as your thought, to a place so far away from the city noise and daily mess.
Everything is purified in her pearl-like storytelling as she brings you a little closer to her heart and secrets, where the fire of passion meets the poetic telling of the truth. Harding’s calming voice soothes your nerves. Her hypnotic guitar rhymes are lighter than a feature and smoother than silk. They are breathable and fascinating, weaving into a surreal and dreamful soundscape of its own.
There seems to be something more in Karen Harding’s voice than what immediately meets your ears. Maybe it’s the hint of melancholy and sadness that dissolve in the deep ocean, invisible yet it’s everywhere. Maybe it’s the tale of a world that only becomes visible to the outsiders through her songs. “Til the Ocean Meets the Shore” has the light and softness coiled in intrigue.
The track marks the second released single out of Karen Harding’s upcoming EP I’ve Got a Secret. The two singles have demonstrated her elegance and heartfelt touch of storytelling. She brings the type of music that draws you in and has you quietly listen to every words she says. There’s something really infectious and intoxicating about her music that lingers in your mind forever.
Clare Easdown “Your Eyes Are Ice”
Clare Easdown is a daring artist who isn’t afraid to explore some of the darkest themes with her voice and music-making. “Your Eyes Are Ice” taps into the energy of lust and deep attraction. Something irresistible, addictive and dangerous — it seems like the perfect description for “Your Eyes Are Ice.”
The late-night cravings and temptations solidify in dark beats and illusionary vocals. Obscurity and sensuality is like the fire and ice splattering immense energy. Yet the song takes its time, teasing you with its darkly entrance. Easdown’s voice feels like the reflections in the mirror. The hint of it intrigues you, yet you can never see clearly — that’s the charm of the song — there’s a deep craving for something more. Easdown balances desire and dissatisfaction masterfully, drawing you closer and closer to fire.
“Your Eyes Are Ice” is indeed a very unique song in the dark pop genre. It seems to test and experiment on the edge of production. It takes on an unconventional route to depict the core of its aesthetic and doesn’t give in to normality. As an indie artist, Clare Easdown’s spirit has you rooting for her.
The Melbourne-based artist has already plenty of songs in the platform. Each of them seems to vibrate its unique power. Easdown certainly doesn’t hold back in her music making. She executes her ideas effectively and daringly. Her songs always feel fierce, deeply emotional yet calming at the same time. The way she tells her story feels empowering.
Jazz Robertson “It Ain’t Me”
Jazz Robertson’s songwriting is as powerful as her lyricism. “It Ain’t Me” opens with a brutally honest, heartfelt, confessional lyrics that read like a conversation with her listeners. The track dives deep into a consuming love and a toxic relationship when it gradually turns you into a person you no longer recognize.
Journeying into her own experience, Robertson’s truth resonates with everyone who has been through the similar experience. Her lyrics hit home, feeling like a therapeutic conversation the finally unveils the truth. The track is as elegant and cathartic as it is brave and epic. The soft rock fused Olivia Rodrigo style power pop finding its footing in intimate vocal style.
Robertson’s vocal is versatile, emotive and powerful. From a moment of truth, she revisits past pain and stands up for herself, “It ain’t me” with strength. The chorus, as cathartic as it is, feels like breath of relief and freedom. There’s so much space in its epic soundscape and even more smiles and power in her voice — that’s something really beautiful about Jazz Robertson. Her truth is confrontational, liberating, and inspirational. “It Ain’t Me” is one of the songs that really give you the emotional support you need to have clarity on the subject.
Robertson is a musician and an artist who builds her world of music on conversational lyricism and truth. Every release from her hits home and invites you to a moment of reflection and profound communication. Her music helps you get in touch with your emotions and open your heart for love and compassion.
Lewis Muller “1 at a Time”
“1 at a Time” explores a tender, intricate relationship of darkness and light in the inner quest for truth and love. The immersive track has a poetic way of exposing vulnerability and one’s darkest secrets on the subject of self acceptance. Many may link the concept of self-acceptance with the uplifting ray of sunshine or something golden and forgiving, but Lewis Muller gets to the core with honesty.
Perfection isn’t the subject. The real beauty in the nature always bears certain flaws and darkness, just like everyone of us. “1 at a Time” doesn’t shy away from tasting the dissonance, the storms, and the unbalance in the sonics without manually tipping the scale one above the other. It respects the ebbs and flows as the tenderness, light, and love battles, intertwined with a darker undertone. It’s naked and natural, and it’s artistically intricate and brave.
An embrace wouldn’t be able to cover the least of it. “1 at a Time” gives you something more powerful and more straightforward. The spirit of the track reminds you of a warrior’s, but at the same time, the theme of surrender doesn’t contradict with the quest.
“1 at a Time” is Lewis Muller’s sophomore release, following his debut “Deny.” His introspective style feels precious, grounding the listeners with journeys of self exploration and contemplation under the silvery moonlight. There’s something nocturnal about music, but it’s the truth and the honesty intricately intertwined with his intimate vocal style and translucent sonic palettes that really touch your heart.
The Foam Heads “Waste of the World”
Like a soundtrack in an ‘90s underground film that has mysteriously attracted a cult following, “Waste of the World” is quite a spectacular track. The Foam Heads tackle the illegal waste trade between UK and Romania, shedding light on the situation where wastes are illegally burned and traded for profits.
The vivid sonic palette in the track paints a plastic-infused greed that hits hard, while the dystopian psychedelic calls for its own unique aesthetic. Grungy, out-of-the-world and a bit of craze, the jangly guitar gives listeners a bang. “Waste of the World” is explosive and massive as it can be, but at the same time fluid-like and obscure. The sonic depiction and visualization also feels tangible when it comes to portraying certain texture, smell, and color, but it’s artistically balanced for it to be an immersive alternative rock track.
“Waste of the World” seems to have found a perfect balance between the line of angst and grim reality. The anthemic track draw listeners into an expanding indie soundscape that feels not unlike the ocean. It certainly has depth. It’s borderless, a little bit mysterious and bears drastic power. There’s something dangerous and unpredictable underneath the soundscapes, solidifying their mastery of the sound.
The single is probably among the list of The Foam Heads’ best work. The band is like a hidden gem that worth exploring. They carried out the fuzzy, nostalgic 90s indie rock sound into their music, bringing the high to a time that seems far and unreal.
henry K “Parts of Me”
Henry K opens with an immediate Machine Gun Kelly impression. Good music hardly require much word. “Parts of Me” is a stormy, emo pop rock track that explores the complication of relationship. The track has everything so perfectly lined up for a satisfying listening experience. Fuzzy guitar, booming bass, high-energy percussion and henry K’s smooth and charming vocal that is fully exposed of vulnerability and directness.
There’s no holding back in “Parts of Me.” It’s authentic and cathartic. From the vocal delivery to the lyricism, the track has the raw aesthetic like a gaze that expresses all the words and emotions underneath the perfect exterior. It’s immediate and sonically drastic. A melodic charm stirring a darker, more wrenching undertone. The soundscapes are the mixture of lightning and heavy rain. It rides alongside with a highly relatable lyricism that tells the darkest secrets and the more immediate thought without avoidance.
Henry K’s music is always sonically very satisfying. It has the angsty, grungy, youthful energy and a carefree attitude that you just can’t help but love. His directness, though, is something that feels very special. His lyricism and melodic touch hits you hard, but you can always forget about your trouble and bang your head along with it.
“Parts of Me” is the perfect entrance to henry K’s sonic world. The song intrigues you to see what he else he could do, and it turns out, the prolific producer, singer-songwriting has a diverse catalogue for you to explore. Some of them are more punk rock and hard-hitting, and the other explore an even darker tone. You can not go wrong either way, and it all adheres to an aesthetic that you simply can’t get enough of.
Sun Space “See The Light”
Sun Space’s music is something that listeners can have a relationship with. It’s quite a strange description there, but rather than a piece of music with pretty melodies or self-centered storytellings. Sun Space makes you feel something. It gets you to dance on a bad day. It understands you and it has the ability to have a deep conversation. It’s like building a connection with listeners through danceable, captivating EDMs, what makes Sun Space special is the depth in their music.
“See the Light” journeys to a dark end that creeps in the shadow. It’s about the things that are usually avoided in conversations, like depression, helplessness, confusion, and hopelessness. In those captivating, bouncy melodies and uptempo beats, it journeys to a maze in the haze, where you are running but there’s no way out. The track conveys a feeling of falling while still believing in climbing out. There’s a primal scream in the undertone of the track that feels so immediate and wrenching.
It’s quite impressive how “See the Light” can give you these feelings and visualizations with a sonic palette that seems almost unrelated. It feels like a super power, like Sun Space is able to communicate anything to the listeners without necessarily using the more obvious or direct words.
On the sonic level, the track is hypnotic and mesmerizing. Ever-evolving soundscapes center a chant-like melodies and a vocal theme that softly telling, “can not see the light.” It’s not invasive nor angsty, but you feel the scream underneath its smooth and almost perfect exterior. It’s actually quite poetic to think of the song that way.
Dave Mohan “Arioso in Red”
Dave Mohan’s music is without doubt a hidden gem, a spectacular. Like many artists who have a classical background, Mohan’s songwriting is deeply rooted in his appreciation of the music history, which in his hand becomes the solid foundation and massive resources for his imagination to take off and travel to places that others don’t even dare to dream.
Inspired by Bach’s BWV 156, “Arioso in Red” is a romantic love phantom in the form of a modern, cinematic expression. Elegant and poised, the track feels like an act in a classical romantic musical. From the initial spark of the Baroque era, the “Arioso in Red” explores a diversity of influences. The touch of playfulness, ornamented by the woodwinds reminds you of the romantic era.
Flowing passages on the piano is traceless, like the river and waterfall. Emotive strings, on the other hand, invites you for a reflective moment with great intimacy. The track flows effortlessly. The instrumentation and the performance between musicians give you that intoxicating feel as an orchestra director. It intrigues you and draws you into its ebbs and flows, building up towards an epic, anthemic climax.
A little free jazz is in there too. A little unpredictability with a carefree spirit adds to the charm of “Arioso in Red.” Near the end, a classic Bach-style trill makes a comeback that feels like a wonderful surprise but well-deserved. The polyphony idea casts an impressionistic shade on the track. Then, there is the celestial vocal harmonies that make you feel like an out-of-the-body experience.
Rose Spearman “Aquarius”
Rose Spearman has magic in her music where the golden, smooth tone meets soft groove and rich texture. Her vocal delivery is always graceful with a smile that makes your heart sing. She usually saves the most brilliant, mesmerizing melodies to a special tune and the most intense and drastic climax to a special moment. The rest, she seems so at ease, wielding those smooth melodies with a sweet aftertaste that lingers long. Listening to Spearman’s performance and recording is such a delightful experience.
“Aquarius” is sonically nostalgic. It brings us to the golden age of R&B and soul music and immerses us with a groove that feels timeless. It preserves the best from a different era in a song form, where it could exist forever, where everyone can still approach and learn from. Unlike normal day people, who usually shy away from talking about their family (especially secrets and history), Rose Spearman dedicated a band to dig a little deeper into her family’s history and brings the complex stories but also the truth to our modern day society.
“Aquarius” talks about a boy born from a beautiful union of a white woman and a black man in the ‘40s. A union that was at the time socially unacceptable and boundary breaking. Yes, that’s part of the history Rose Spearman is telling. Her ancestry traces back to Harlem Renaissance and jazz scene in the Bay Area. Spearman herself is a classical violinist and a contemporary vocalist. The very interesting combination indeed brings a very unique sonic palette and instrumentation to her music.
Spearman’s voice, if we were to compare to anyone, would be described as Michael Jackson meets Adele. She’s soulful, expressive, powerful and full of potential. Naturally, she has an iconic voice that is behind the description of being unique. Her studio recordings create such a vibe that seems to fill up the entire space, wherever you are, and her live performance is one that you can watch forever.
Rose Spearman’s music is intoxicating, that seems to be more accurate. She reminds you of the same immersive, ethereal experience created by Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars with their recent collaboration Silk Sonic, a sonic time machine that brings you back in time in the present, where the soul of the genre is breathing and beating.