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.

BeckMilli Drops ‘Gotham’

BeckMilli

Words By Ava Jordan.

BeckMilli catapults into the new year with her latest release ‘Gotham’.

Smashing through the industry noise, BeckMilli rises to the top with a quality which is difficult to refuse. Her ability to have us hanging on the edge of our seat is stimulating with the Londoner taking us on an adventure from the very start.

As the track progresses, the mix becomes even more potent, and BeckMilli’s infectious rap slaps us round the chops like a wet kipper.

Check it out below.

Zipten Drops ‘Midnight Walk’

Zipten

Words By Ava Jordan.

Zipten is becoming one of my favourite electronic producers. I have been following his journey throughout 2020, and as the year comes to an end, I have to say, Zipten has evolved and grown massively. His talent keeps on giving and his new release ‘Midnight Walk’ is an early Christmas gift.

Kicking off, Zipten takes us to another world with a beat tap which stays away from the norm and a lead hook which meets a funky summer guitar rhythm. The rest is history from this point, and Zipten unleashes the goods like never before.

You can take a listen to ‘Midnight Walk’ by Zipten below.