We have put together a list of songs that have stood out this month for a plethora of reasons. Please take the time to invest and immerse yourself in them:
The Golden Age Of TV: ‘Beast‘
The Leeds quintet have crafted one of the most addictive songs of the year so far. In a well-delivered tapestry, this blends luscious melodies, interweaving guitar riffs and builds up to an indie disco-esque anthem. If you are feeling in any way close to giving up on music, make this part of your survival kit.
Barlow: ‘Have You Seen It’
Pittsburgh trio Barlow deliver an intoxicating lesson fuzz-punk with dynamism, charisma and unending energy. With its feedback-dappled nuances and shoegaze underbelly, we cannot wait for what comes next.
Rat The Magnificent: ‘In The Middle’
This is a provocative and visceral shot of punk. Its anger, fuzz-driven guitars, propulsive rhythms, and vocal dynamism will make this one of the most interesting and satisfying listens of the year so far.
Kill The Moose: ‘God Is A Messed Up Guy’
French outfit Kill The Moose will recall obvious comparisons in the likes of Elastica and Kenickie for all those indie kids out there. It has ample twists, turns and fragmented sensibilities to make this an endearing listening experience. This is a rejuvenation of all that is wonderful in indie rock.
Olëm: ‘H & J’
French artist Julien Crampon aka Olëm has produced a stark and stunning electro ballad in ‘H & J’. There is an intense sense of mystery with the track and the production elements act as something almost soothing. The elaborate layering and Crampon’s tranquil vocal make this a mesmerising listen.
Raphaelle Thibaut: ‘5.00am’
I have had an abundance of modern composers travelling through my listening stream, but few make me stop and feel something otherworldly. Thibaut has crafted a score that is brimming with emotion. The result is something so incredibly grand, affecting and humanised that it will stop you in your tracks. This is sensational.
Hearts Hearts: ‘Phantom / Island’
Vienna quartet Hearts Hearts have revealed something truly special in ‘Phantom / Island’ ahead of their long player release. Imagine you are in a room with a glass chandelier and the sunlight is hitting off its externality, the darting luminosity and the speed of change creates something truly spectacular. Hearts Hearts have created that in sonic form and this is never to be forgotten.
Lost Talk: ‘Chrome Alone’
The Australian sextet are a welcome departure from some of the more cohesive and commercial music being churned out. ‘Chome Alone’ is not only a defining statement, but it’s a jubilant, confused and fucking angry triumph. This is a band who refuse to be curtailed and this is a track that introduces one of the most interested bands to emerge of late.
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