Lyrical is an emotional, heartfelt, and simple ballad sung and written by Paul Cafcae. Paul picked up the guitar while studying in Maryland during high school, and that was when he started writing his material and playing in bands across Europe and North America. From then on he moved to Canada and that was when he continued to release new music and tour across the world. The artist’s genre mainly focuses on blending Americana music with expressive imagery.

In contrast to Paul’s previous songs, which are punk-fueled and loud, Lyrical takes a step down to a simple combination of raw vocals and an acoustic guitar. The song starts with a mellow vibe provided by soothing vocals and a repeating fingerpicked guitar riff. As the track reaches the middle, listeners will experience the song gradually becoming louder and more emotional. The fingerpicked guitar is strummed loudly, making it sound distorted. Each line by Paul feels sincere and genuine, forming a connection with audiences through the vocals. Despite its simplicity and minimalistic nature, Lyrical still has that same kind of rebellious theme present in the artist’s songs. It specializes in visualizing and painting a canvas through words and creating a narrative through the imagery brought about by Paul’s vulnerable and artistic vision.

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Lives Like Skyscrapers is a band based in Ontario, Ottawa, Canada made up of seven members and taking influences from multiple genres such as indie rock, shoegaze, and folk. Their music is unique and rich with numerous instruments. The band consists of Ryan Neeb as the lead singer-songwriter, Derek Evers on the guitars, Scott Addams on the bass, Carl Welch as the drummer, Ryan Hough as a violinist and guitarist, Rob Snasdell-Taylor as a multi-instrumentalist and Brent Smith on the banjo. The band’s debut album, At Dawn We Said Goodnight,  contains songs recorded for over two years. 

The first track, Stepping Out, is a beautiful song filled with vibrant sounds and soothing tunes. The song also takes influence from americana and chamber pop, which is apparent from the orchestral instruments such as the strings, keys, and violin. The track starts with a drum intro and the instruments, including clean electric and acoustic guitars in the foreground, small hints of synth, and strings in the background, solidified by the bass and drums. The song emphasizes the melody of the instruments, hooking listeners in with the electric guitar licks and the straightforward explosive acoustic guitar and banjo rhythm backed up by the percussion. As the song nears its end, the tempo slows down and gradually picks up leading to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, the song effectively uses many instruments layered on each other and detailed to create a unique soundscape that feels like a slow coming-of-age as you step out toward life.

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The Falling (432Hz) is a bright and energetic rock song with catchy melodies and innovative use of various instruments. This track consists of grungy guitars, loud percussion, and an all-around solid rhythm. Based in New York, Autorub creates tunes with a great mix of modern and classic sounds, led by Michael Corn, a former member of post-grunge bands and a multi-instrumentalist. Corn began recording these songs as a solo project, and has even composed music, Wahlburgers, and Duck Dynasty. He continues to write for popular TV shows such as Pawn Stars with catchy, relevant, and simply fun songs.

Autorob’s latest release focuses on relevant societal issues, such as politics and questionable interests. With clever wording and a catchy tune, the band can produce a hit track carrying important messages for listeners to reflect on. The song begins with a simple riff from a distorted guitar with clean vocals, as the rest of the instruments such as the percussions and the bass kick in, a reverb effect is added to the singing. This is repeated throughout the song, hooking listeners into the track’s melody and emphasizing the feeling of falling further into an inescapable abyss. The distorted guitars give the song a rebellious vibe, and the overall rhythm of the music creates a fun and catchy rock song. The song concludes with a final hook and bridge closing the song in a halt. 

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GoldenSide is an award-winning international music project formed by two Venezuelan-Spanish musicians: Aaron Marfil (artistically known as ASMA) and Carlos Dalton. Their hit single, Mis Demonios, features a collaboration with Boston Rex to reinterpret one of their tracks, Demons. The track’s title directly translates to “My Demons,” corresponding to the song as a Spanish version of the original. The song delves into the indietronica genre, blending indie pop with modern elements such as electronic drums and bass lines. 

The main difference between Mis Demonios and the original track Demons is Boston Rex’s emotional vocals during the second verse. These Spanish lyrics enhance the song, turning it more vibrant and hopeful towards the end. Mis Demonios’ is a song meant for people who struggle with internal demons and personal battles, creating a message of yearning during hardship. Modern pop elements such as the electronic bass and percussion create the song’s unique electronic pop soundscape, using vibrant and airy sounds and adding a thick layer to the sound’s overall structure. ASMA primarily takes charge as the creative mind behind all the songs, writing catchy and dynamic lyrics that are memorable with each line. Carlos Dalton, on the other hand, provides a more technical aspect and serves as the lead guitarist for the duo. Overall, Mis Demonios is a chill song with a deeper theme, enhanced by the Spanish vocals provided by ASMA and Boston Rex.

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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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