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Ivan Makvel, ‘How You Make Me Feel’

Ivan Makvel

Words By Ava Jordan.

Funk has never arrived as fresh as it does here with ‘How You Make Me Feel’ by Ivan Makvel.

The catchy release oozes confidence with a funky flow which is memorable with the track hitting the funk ball well and truly out of the park. It fuses modern poppy funk with flavoursome grooves, and it is full of lush harmonies and lyrics, which many will find relatable.

Hailing from Italy, Ivan is spreading his wings across the globe, so much so, fans are flocking far and wide to grab a listen.

You can listen to ‘How You Make Me Feel’ by Ivan Makvel below.

Thomas Atlas, ‘Halfway To The Moon’

Thomas Atlas

Words By Ava Jordan.

Birmingham funk musician Thomas Atlas gets the summer vibes flowing early with his new release ‘Halfway To The Moon’.

Fast-tracking with his irresistible sound, Thomas Atlas wears his heart on his sleeve with a message of taking off and leaving a loved one behind. Although deep lyrically, the instrumental brings an upbeat soundscape to the front, and the musical arrangement is even more potent than his last.

Bluesy funk is Thomas’ most impressive quality, and he does not disappoint here with a sound that gets better with every playthrough.

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Roberto Bates, ‘Fire Walk With Me’

Roberto Bates

Words By Max Jordan.

German-based Roberto Bates is back, and he sounds as potent as ever with his new EDM release ‘Fire Walk With Me’.

The track features vocalist VIOLA, and between them, they smash through the industry noise with vigour. The flow is captivating with a soundscape that grips like a bikers mitt. It finds influence from 80’s gems, but it does not sound like a replica of anything which has come before.

Soaked in ethereal synth hooks, ‘Fire Walk With Me’ drives with passion. Also, the vocal from VIOLA is inspirational.

You can take a listen to ‘Fire Walk With Me’ below.

LZYBY, ‘Take My Time’

LZYBY - Take My Time

Words By Max Jordan.

LZYBY returns with a new release, ‘Take My Time’, and it is everything you would expect from an artist of his calibre.

‘Take My Time’ smashes forward with a violin arrangement that sits alongside quirky sounds, keeping LZYBY fresh and in his own space. There is an 80s flow here, but the Oxford singer does not sound like he has gone back in time. Instead, he adopts a new approach to a sound that was very popular many years ago.

Vocally, LZYBY drips with emotional quality, and his passion is evident from the get-go. You can check out ‘Take My Time’ below.

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M Pike ‘Worthy’

M Pike - Worthy

Words By Max Jordan.

Musician M Pike smashes it with his latest release, ‘Worthy’. It is a track which blends a myriad of rnb and rocky sounds into one, and it captivates with an instant charm.

Vocally, M Pike flies high with his tones standing out for all the right reasons. His approach is unique, and his fearless way pays off with a vibe which is challenging to find elsewhere.

You can take a listen to ‘Worthy’ below.

Freya Alley ‘Big Wild World’

Freya Alley

Words By Max Jordan.

Freya Alley returns with her new track ‘Big Wild World’. It is a cinematic piece which cements the singer’s name more in-depth in the atmospheric songbook.

It kicks off with a touching piano lead which arrives with soft and hard-hit notes. Freya suddenly springs to the top of the mix with a heavenly vocal performance, and she picks us up instantly.

As the track progresses, the mix becomes even more potent and the power leaks out towards the mid-section.

Check it out below.

Thomas Atlas ‘Got This Feeling’

Thomas Atlas

Words By Ava Jordan.

Birmingham funk and blues singer, Thomas Atlas is back, and he returns with the goods, ‘Got This Feeling’.

His new single boasts a groovy touch which shines through a unique lens. It makes funk cool once again, and the singer’s approach to music is refreshing. Also, he takes on a new direction bringing an incomparable soundscape to what else is going on in the current game.

Musically, the track excels with each instrument and sound, adding a unique zest to the compound. Thomas’ vocals can also do no wrong with his impressive tones and melodies soaring through with bite.

You can take a listen to ‘Got This Feeling’ by Thomas Atlas below.

Untold Poet Is Back With ‘Don’t Understand’

Untold Poet

Words By Ava Jordan.

Truth speaker, Untold Poet stupefies with his new release, ‘Don’t Understand’.

Hailing from Essex, the up and coming rapper is spreading his wings, and he sends a shockwave across the industry with this gem. It brings a contagious cadence and the instrumental foundation grips from the outset.

Rapping with his heart on his sleeve, Untold Poet accelerates through with admirable skill. His integrity rises to the top of the mix, and his words hit home with a story about real life.

You can take a listen to ‘Don’t Understand’ by Untold Poet below.

Josiah Mortimer Releases ‘This Town’

Josiah Mortimer

Words By Max Jordan.

Fresh with his latest EP, ‘This Town’, Josiah Mortimer sends a shockwave across the acoustic space. Fusing, modern hooks with nostalgic texture, he takes a no-nonsense approach to songwriting, and he cements himself deep in the 2021 songbook.

‘This Town’ comes with four tracks which bring something fresh to the table. Josiah drives a meaningful story, and his adventure is stimulating with him recounting his experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vocally, Josiah is a breath of fresh air, and he stands out for all the right reasons. Additionally, his signature guitar sound thrives, and it inspires the way forward.

Josiah is dedicating the EP to all the heroes of COVID. Also, he is encouraging donations to hunger charity FareShare.

You can check out the EP below. Visit his BandCamp page here.

Rick Rutherford Releases ‘Words’

Rick Rutherford

Words By Max Jordan.

‘Words’ is the latest release from Rick Rutherford and already fans are flocking far and wide to grab a listen.

It is a track which opens the 2021 rock and roll songbook, and Rick gives the bigger hitters a genuine run for their money with his approach. Musically, ‘Words’ delves into a sound which became prevalent decades before today. It also brings a new flavour to the party and pushes through what is popping out in the modern game.

Vocally, Rick sings with an unorthodox technique, and he occupies his own corner with a performance which stands out but for all the right reasons.