Adam Hachey, otherwise known as TUNNEL TRAFFIC, released his latest album, Absolute Dreams which heavily experiments with folk, pop and electronic music.
The ukulele steals the show in the 11-track production, creating breathtakingly magical moments in stripped back performances as well as boldly taking on the intense atmospheric drive, with the result being standout synthpop/new wave-inspired compositions.
Must Listens: Lost Time, Is This Longing, Channel, This Is For You.
Wisdom Blues is the collaborative effort by L*RONEOUS and 2BERS. Released earlier this month, the three-track album gives a super-dope size of laid-back hip-hop, mixing jazz with early 90s-inspired golden boomp rap beats. This little treasure maybe too short, but it’s soooo sweet!
Wisdom Blues is the perfect introduction to the California smooth emcee’s forthcoming album, Kill To Sing The Blues, schedule for release later this summer – look out for it. For now, check out Wisdom Blues – seriously it’s REAL smooth!
#TheMustListens: Taxi Cab Confessions, Humanity.
It’s been a long time coming but with a team of talented artists and producers, singer/songwriter HOLLANDER BLUE has fixed and perfected the album, Welcome to the Human Race, released last month.
The 10 track production includes the stunningly smooth Red Moon and Doubt…and expect even more smooth, therapeutic pop completed by angelic and tranquil vocals from the North-Carolina artist.
To put it simply, Welcome to the Human Race is ONE sterling album that should not go unheard…so here’s the perfect opportunity to have a listen right here.
The #Mustlistens: Space Between, Doubt, Rise, Wingman
Last month ROB FORTE was featured on NEW LEASE MUSIC with chill-out track The Finer Things, which make up his first full-length album S.O.U.L, dropped on 15th May.
The 13-track production takes you through the journey of this upcoming emcee’s struggles and determination to make it in the hip-hop game. The combination of super chilled, smooth beats and dense bassline is complemented by his faster-than-lightening raps. But don’t get too lost in the bassline and chilled melodies as there are strong and thought-provoking messages to take notice of – they’re truly heart-tugging and speak to the soul.
In a nutshell, S.O.U.L is so well produced that you forget this is the work of an upriser. Show your support and check it out.
The Muslistens: Simply Outta Utter Love, The Code, Nasty (P.I.P)
It took two and a half years for Andy Mort aka ATLUM SCHEMA to mould and perfect his latest album Year 0…and it must have been worth the ride as the 10-track production didn’t fail to disappoint.
Released last month, Year 0 boasts the purest melodies in which the Leamington-based smooth rocker’s simple and crisp vocals perfectly delivers the story of loss, the frailty of the human body and potential strength of the human spirit.
Initially an acoustic production, Year 0 I grew into an atmospheric and ambient affair with slight burst of electronic sounds, a combination that bodes well for a great listening on those lazy days or a relaxing evening.
Have a listen to Year 0
The Must Listens: Nobody Will Find Us, Empire of the Soul, Bottom Line, The Box, Traveller
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