Author: Julian Birch
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barDe, ‘What The Hell, Hey’
Manchester’s newest breakup anthem comes courtesy of barDe, whose debut single “What the Hell, Hey” tackles the frustration of being ghosted with zero filter. This isn’t your typical sad girl ballad. This is three minutes of pure rage wrapped in 90s guitar tones that hit exactly right. The opening riff…
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Kelli Baker, ‘Silk Flowers’
Kelli Baker’s new single “Silk Flowers” is a striking introduction to her upcoming EP Granite which is releasing through Gulf Coast Records. Her voice is impressive here. It is smoky, expressive, and full of emotion. There’s a real honesty in her delivery and it is clear that every note is…
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Julia Thomsen, ‘Amour (Piano Version)’
The piano version of Julia Thomsen’s “Amour” strips everything down to its emotional core. When the original dropped earlier this year, it showcased her talent for blending piano and lush string arrangements. This new piano only version, released on July 25th, reveals just how strong the foundation of that composition…
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MC Jay Kurdy, ‘You Gave Me Music’
“You Gave Me Music” landed on my summer playlist and hasn’t left since. MC Jay Kurdy knows exactly how to blend genres without making it feel forced or calculated. The track opens with this groovy guitar riff that immediately sets the mood, and from there it just builds into something…
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Cloud, ‘Punk Never Dies’
“Punk Never Dies” by Cloud grabbed me by the throat from the first chord and refused to let go. Cloud has managed to capture something that feels genuinely rebellious without falling into the trap of nostalgia worship. This isn’t someone trying to recreate 1977, it’s punk filtered through a modern…
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Artic Baba, ‘No Man’s Land’
“No Man’s Land” by Artic Baba is a new track that opens with crunchy guitar riffs that immediately hook you in and it’s Valentina “Valy” Cosentino’s vocals that really drive everything home. Luca Iosca wrote something here that doesn’t just rely on volume and attitude. No, there’s real substance underneath…
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