Pjos returns with another breathtaking cinematic track adorned with a sad and emotional vibe. Based in Poland, Pjos is an independent artist well-known for his dream pop music, which immerses listeners in a unique soundscape created from transcendent and vibrant sounds. His latest release, Everything Was Taken Away perfectly encapsulates the feeling of loss and the overwhelming emotion behind it. Pjos takes influences from rock bands such as Slowdive and Mogwai, capturing their instrumental-heavy dynamic.

The track starts with a woman’s voice, followed by the entrance of strings and various instruments layered altogether creating a vibrant theme. The guitars are drenched in reverb, while keys and strings dip into the song creating a complete sound. These instruments stay consistent until the song’s end and are accompanied by effusive vocals from Pjos that echo repeatedly in the background. The lyrics capture the feeling of nostalgia and the loss that comes with the nature of time and reality, perfectly illustrated by the song’s production.

As the song concludes, the instrumentals are isolated to strings, and a certain melody is played with the combination of keys and bass. This melody is continued through the song’s inclusion of a b-side called But It’s Gonna Be Okay, capturing that feeling of rising from hardship and having a more optimistic theme in contrast with the previous track. Overall, this track does a great job of creating an emotional soundscape capturing the theme of loss, but also ending on a good note as the song carries on to the next.

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The You Show is an incredible song infused with pop-rock and vintage R&B elements, creating a unique and thrilling soundscape. Based in Kells Co., Meath, One Flew Over is a duo of Irene Ní Chuinn and Martin Quinn. Together, they create great songs, taking influence from favorites such as Hozier, Adele, the Beatles, and many more artists. Martin has experience developing and performing music through his past acts such as TURN, Eimear Quinn, Hail The Ghost, and Little Palace. On the other hand, Irene takes the front as the main vocals, solidifying the Irish duo.

Their latest release, The You Show, combines a pop-rock vibe with an R&B feel. The song’s rhythm is slick and smooth with a catchy melody alongside repeated memorable hooks. Irene leads the band with captivating vocals, as Martin handles the main guitars and other instruments. Aside from the grungy rock guitar; percussions, keys, and a melodic bass line carry the track’s steadfast approach. The song is about a thrilling chase, beginning with a discovery and ending with a certain triumph. Around the middle of the track, the duo’s chemistry can be heard through the synchronization of the electric guitars and vocalizations. Despite the song taking influences as a mix of Arctic Monkeys, Eels, Teddy Swims, and Nina Simone, One Flew Over stands unique with its stylish blend of pop-rock and R&B. Overall, the tune evokes major confidence in its audience through its feel-good tempo and classic sound.

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Weird Day! is an instrumental song full of funky rhythms, groovy licks, and an all-around fun experience. The electric guitar’s funky scratches to the bass lines’ ultra-groovy licks create an amazing upbeat soundscape. This track is the latest release by Martin Brown, a guitarist, composer, and producer based in Argentina. Having initially participated in bands such as Zelion, Ambar, and Artificial Intelligence, Martin mainly focused on heavy metal and progressive metals. Now fixated on his solo project, Martin performs instrumental music in various styles and genres. 

His latest release, Weird Day!, is a song suitable for a video game background theme. Starting the song with a simple combination of a funky guitar, bassline, and drums, the tone is set for the whole track to be an enjoyable experience. As the song progresses, the melody and rhythm change as newer elements are introduced. This includes the piano around the song’s first half, and the electric guitar’s changing sound alternating between funk and rock. As the song nears its end, horns complement the upbeat style with licks and a heavy metal riff completely transforms the song’s tone before ending abruptly. In conclusion, the song has a great vibe perfect for background music as you go about your day. Its dynamics and overall structure are built well to retain the listener’s attention with small details such as a squeaky toy in the middle of the song.

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Naomi Neva is an artist based in Oakland, California. She writes, performs, and produces her music independently. Her latest release, Still Singing for You, is an indie rock ballad with a bittersweet tone, perfect for autumn-vibe playlists. Naomi has been creating music since last year and is known for her reflective lyrics. She produces everything independently, ensuring that the emotions conveyed through her songs are raw and unfiltered. 

Still Singing for You has a catchy tone layered with a bittersweet vibe, as if the song was written during a rainy day. The song starts with melodramatic keys, high notes, and soft vocals from Naomi. Eventually, the drums and bassline kick off the first verse and slowly build up to the first hook. During the first hook, the instruments pause while the lyrics flow, and new elements such as electric guitar riffs are added to the mix creating a thick layer. The track’s dynamics are exceptional and crafted to leave a lasting impression on listeners during the hooks and bridges. The song talks about the dissolution of a relationship in a hopeful and hopeless tone. Taking influence from British bands during the ’80s and ’90s, Naomi puts a twist on the modern indie rock formula by implementing her elements and self-produced, self-written style. 

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DMT NDE by JRTA is a creative mix of electronic music, rock, and psychedelic. Strong guitar rhythms with dirty effects and synth riffs from a techno keyboard create a unique and interesting soundscape. The blend of techno sounds and rock elements, such as the vocals and grungy electric guitar, allows listeners to enjoy a clever mix of the two genres. The song satisfies both rock audiences and techno enjoyers while giving a trippy and sensational experience.

JRTA produces his songs from his studio apartment. Inspired by MTV, he started playing for a band in the 90s a bassist in Kansas City. After the band dissolved, JRTA transitioned to electronic music production and started creating new music fast, having around 20 unreleased songs. His latest release, DMT NDE is an EP that features five songs. The first song with the same title is an action-packed track with grungy guitars, electronic beats, and wavy vocals accompanied by techno sounds. The song’s title reflects the artist’s own experience in the consumption of the psychedelic drug, which is the main theme for the track’s colorful and flowy vibe. The lyrics are flowy and continuous, staying consistent until the song’s finish. Overall, the song does a great job of transforming the experience into music.

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Faith in Foxholes, the creative and musical indie artist from Albuquerque, New Mexico, has released an amazing new EP entitled Black. It features five distinct and amazing tracks in the artist’s signature style but with a fresh new twist. The first track in the EP is called Healed By Now and is dominated by strong vocals, slick guitar licks, and an overall darker tone.

The upbeat and lively style of the artist we talked about in our previous reviews of his first album, Blue, has completely transformed into an all-new style with this fresh EP. The signature elements of Faith in Foxholes from chimes and melodic lyrics are still present, but new elements such as loud percussions, striking guitar licks, and punchy bass lines are added to the mix. This creates a new and unique sound in the indie rock genre blended with the artist’s style. The song starts with a simple beat and a bassline in the background with chimes and smooth electric guitar licks. The vocals from the artist are mixed with vocal reverb effects similar to those used by bands such as Arctic Monkeys, creating a different and darker style. The song’s uniqueness comes from its dynamic structure, such as a short electric guitar break after the first verse and the emotive hook with strong growls around the middle of the track. No part of the track is repeated or the same, making it feel continuous from start to end. Overall, this song leaves a lasting and striking impression that is different from the usual work done by the artist.

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Call out all your neighbors, setup listening parties online, dial your speakers up to eleven. Koalra is releasing a new EP! Less than six months after their self-titled debut album, the Chicago quartet is back at it again with Surprise Lights. The noise rock band zooms forward at a blistering pace, carrying with them the intensity of sound that has been their staple, while still keeping true to their exploration of introspective themes such as separation, isolation and the overbearing noise of modern life. This 6-track collection was said to have been written and recorded in eight days. If only everyone else was as productive in this quarantine situation, we’d all be better off.

Their signature wall-of-noise and frenetic drums catches you off guard with the opener “Right A” as it smashes through the gates. Its intensity keeps building, evoking a sense of claustrophobia and the struggle to break free. A mad dash that questions the chaos and uncertainty that’s happening all around us. 

“The Circling Sea” dials back with an aqueous swirl of guitars. A cool yet troubled kind of mood sweeps across its melodies, like ripples in the ocean. The vocals are somber and sincere, as its character tries to find his way in this massive world and its circling sea.

The centerpiece “Kid Beautiful” seeks to wrestle tension within a relationship, adeptly conveyed by the push-and-pull of counter melodies between the bass and guitar. The reverb-tinged vocals supplements the line: “It’s obvious to me that we’re down to nothing / But your eyes still sting / It keeps sinking through me”. 

The closing track “Stop Turning” paints a grim and disorienting atmosphere with its boiling bass and a revolving industrial hum that wails in the background. The longest track of the EP, running at 5 minutes long is an ode to loneliness and the feeling of being left behind when everyone else has moved on.

Surprise Lights is surely a welcome surprise, Koalra has captured a soundscape that matches the feelings that we’re all experiencing in this time of isolation. A cathartic outlet that everyone can share now that we’re stuck in our homes. We’re excited for everyone else to hear it. The EP will be released on the 24th of April. Stay tuned!