Rainbow Is Your Soul – Carlos Ucedda

Sometimes it only takes a few bars to turn the mood around. With “Rainbow Is Your Soul”, Carlos Ucedda delivers a track that possesses precisely this ability. Gospel-style vocal elements meet electronic beats and a decidedly danceable groove. What makes the track interesting is the way it moves between spirituality and dancefloor energy, blending different…

Corporate World (Album) – Rogue FX

The everyday madness of office life, bank balances and the never-ending pursuit of success is given its own soundtrack on ‘Corporate World’. Rogue FX from the north of England takes a look at a society in which so much revolves around numbers, possessions and the next step in one’s career, and weaves these observations into…

Zähl bis Drei – Hochwald

Was passiert, wenn man einfach nicht mehr kann? Wenn alles zu viel wird und man sich nur noch wünscht, dass jemand da ist, der einen aus der Situation herausholt? Genau darum geht es in „Zähl bis Drei“, der ersten Single aus dem Album „Nicht umsonst“ der österreichischen Indie-Pop-/Alternative-Rock-Band Hochwald, die man bisher noch nicht unbedingt…

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Reflection – Left of Mars With ‘Reflection’, Left of Mars explore a side of life most of us would probably rather leave untouched. The song revolves around things left unsaid, memories that refuse to disappear and emotions that, somewhere along the way, have lost their intensity. There is a certain sadness in the lyrics, but…

The Future (Proves Me Right) – ATOMIC FRUIT

Anger, rebellion and the desire for change characterise ‘The Future (Proves Me Right)’ by the Berlin-based trio ATOMIC FRUIT. The song features on their new album Serpentine, on which the band blends diverse musical expressions ranging from driving live energy to dark electronic soundscapes and experimental edge.Theme-wise, it deals with a world in flux, in…

Static – Of All Things

With ‘Static’, Of All Things capture a feeling that many will recognise: being emotionally close to someone yet still feeling far apart. The song is about a long-distance relationship in which messages and phone calls replace shared moments, and the anticipation of seeing each other again becomes the defining emotion. Amidst longing, uncertainty and the…