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Prodigious Australian music producer ZUSO drops memorable 5-track EP Lost In Time

Posted on 20 August 2022

As he shook us wide awake with such a gladly received ear-warmer in March to ignite a feeling that has previously been forgotten, ZUSO drops those summer rays for us to find the moment again as we unravel the knots of life on Lost In Time.

ZUSO aka Gabriel Cuenca is a sensational Southside Sydney, Australia-based indie electronic music producer and DJ who is known as one of the most exciting talents to emerge globally for a while.

”Comprising of previous releases Melt Like God, ATLAS and Daydream, this 5-track offering is the culmination of Zuso utilizing ambient textures, melodic lines and compelling synths, to create a hypnotic dreamy soundscape resulting in a euphoric journey of late-night grooves.” ~ ZUSO

Roaming in so calmly with the special navigation-packed ATLAS, transfixing us on the tasty track Aura, dazzling us with a soundtrack to summer in Daydream, cooling us down to face tougher waters on Melt Like Gold and seducing us to be better on Run Free, this is a special EP to swim deeply inside.

Crisp and natural like that perfect cup of water, this is a soothing experience that will get you bathing away the sandy worries of yesterday.

Lost In Time from Sydney, Australia-based indie electronic music producer and DJ ZUSO is a rather mood-transforming release that might put shivers inside the sleeves of your soul. Embraced with velvet-tasting flavour that you might have forgotten amongst the chaos, we find something different to most. There is fun here in droves, but also so much more. Substance is the word that comes to mind as the volume goes up and our mouths close, while our precious eyes lock into the moment like a hungry Wolf about to strike.

If you didn’t get a summer anthem before, you have found one now.

Hear this top-notch EP on Spotify and see more news via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Aim High: HYG urges us to float into the sky on their elevated new track Memory of Flight

Posted on 19 August 2022

Advising us to let the feeling shine through no matter what challenges, HYG shall take you into a whole new world where no one will ever find you on Memory of Flight.

HYG is a Canberra, Australia-based indie experimental psych rock band who returns after their previous release in 2022 called Into the New World.

”I wrote the lyrics after getting stuck in lockdown and reminiscing about times I’d travelled, and it kind of went from there.
It was a really calm moment; it was a pretty empty flight and for a moment there I was all on my own, with a few other people, 30,000 feet above the ground and hundreds of kilometres from the next-closest people. Everything felt good, which was nice.” ~ HYG

Recorded with the help of Canberra-based producer Louis Montgomery (SAFIA, Peking Duk, Slow Turismo), HYG has made a real gem to hold on to tightly here. Packed with quality from one of the more exciting acts around, there is a disco-psych vibe to be enthused by in droves on this soul-healing track.

Memory of Flight from Canberra, Australia-based indie experimental psych rock band HYG is such a soothing song that will probably put you into a better frame of mind. With ear-catching vocals and a wonderful ambience that might have you tapping your feet and stretching your toes, this is a cloud-floating single to close your eyes with.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

DONNY D stays green no matter what the world does on Evergreen

Posted on 7 August 2022

Bringing us the last release to his recent 12-track album Green and Black, DONNY D sounds so focused and ready for the next step on the absolute anthem about staying fresh mentally, despite any battle you may encounter on Evergreen.

DONNY D is a Western Sydney, Australia-based indie hip hop artist who raps with a real confidence and slick flows that shall exhilarate your mindset.

”Describes my life as an analogy to that of a plant that is Evergreen. ‘Evergreen’ is defined as a Plant’s ability to remain green all year long, unaffected by different climates and seasons.” ~ DONNY D

With a metaphor to his life to remain alive no matter what challenges are presented, DONNY D shows us that anything is possible if you believe in yourself enough. Praying deeply and practising what he says on the daily, this is an inspiring message to choose to stay alive despite those rough days we all face.

Evergreen from Western Sydney, Australia-based indie hip hop artist DONNY D is one of the most elevated tracks in this genre from this year so far. The raps are pulsating, to say the least. The message is so true and revealing, with a punchy beat that will force you to sit up and alter the volume.

If you stay focused and keep your circle tight, anything you want to gain in life is actually achievable.

Hear this top new track on SoundCloud and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Kamanda moves away from the darkness that had his soul sore on ‘Stuck in the Spotlight’ (feat. Regikay)

Posted on 29 July 2022

Comprehending this scary world that had him flipped around for too long as he struggled to be accepted, Kamanda takes time to drop an important message for all those who feel like giving up right now on ‘Stuck in the Spotlight‘ (feat. Regikay).

Kamanda is a Liberia-born, Newcastle, Australia-based indie hip hop artist who courageously moved with his family from West Africa in 2005.

”Growing up in a musical family, Kamanda started writing Poetry, Rapping and Singing at age 9, thereafter spent years working on improving his Rapping and songwriting skills.” ~ Kamanda

Moving away from the doubt-fueled clouds up above that threatened to storm on him like an angry tornado, Kamanda has a presence that is mightily astute. He raps about damaging moments in the past that have now made him so much more self-enlightened. Gloriously, too. His persona is humble, brave and his wizard-like wordplay has you tuned in for the show.

”Kamanda raps about his life, his struggles and overcoming hard times, his music is spiritual.” ~ Kamanda

‘Stuck in the Spotlight‘ (feat. Regikay) from Australia-based indie hip hop artist Kamanda is certainly an impressive performance from a rising artist with plenty of that much-needed grit, style and persistent attitude that makes him someone to ultimately get behind. There are powerful statements to get lost inside, too. Packed with a timeless edge, this is a song for anyone who has ever been an underdog at some stage in their life.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Stunts washes the pain away while there was nothing to say on ‘No Feels’

Posted on 10 July 2022

With their much anticipated debut album ‘Housework‘ set for release on the 23rd August 2022, Stunts shows us that empty feeling that occurs when you get that numb feeling inside your soul on ‘No Feels‘.

Stunts is a Wollongong, Australia-based Electro grunge 3-piece group who enjoys releasing authentic stories about genuine love, loss, longing, disappointment, and fiscal responsibility in their electrifying tracks.

”Fronted by a cross-generational, odd couple of co-lead vocalists. Matty Stunts (Gen X sensitive singer-songwriter/guitarist glockenspiel/synth/miscellaneous) is joined by the precocious talents of Racey Stunts (Gen Y chanteuse/production whiz/bassist) mashing up synths from the 80s and angsty guitars and impact drums from the 90s.” ~ Stunts

Showing us their intricate soundscape that will have you pivoting the volume up to full, Stunts startle our senses and wake us up rather fast in breathtaking proportions-that will shock many and fascinate others-who have previously felt this specific moment.

‘No Feels‘ from Wollongong, Australia-based Electro grunge 3-piece act Stunts is a scintillating single that will take you into another time altogether via their incredibly proficient sound and spine-tingling vocals. With a lyrical skill set bar none and a tone that has you opening your eyes to what so many are seeing and feeling right now in this frosty world, this is a fire crackling soundtrack to the current world.

Finding someone special who senses what your soul is feeling is surely the key to a happy life.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Spectoral wonders if the intentions are pure on ‘LOVESICK’ (ft. Megadead and Tusanxmi)

Posted on 6 July 2022

After two years of building up his debut album that will feature 15 unique artists, Spectoral shows us what quality music sounds like in 2022 with ‘LOVESICK‘ (ft. Megadead and Tusanxmi).

Spectoral is a Melbourne, Australia-based SlideUp Records-signed music producer and singer who has released 3 EPs and is now taking the next step in his career.

”The plants thrive off the music, and my creativity thrives off the plants, so we have somewhat of a symbiotic relationship.” ~ Spectoral

With soothing vocals, relatable lyrics, and a busting beat that you will inevitably find hard to forget, Spectoral might be one of the most lively artists to come out of Australia for ages. There is so much to like here as our minds are taken to the moment that will determine if we let our heart out of its safe box, or let it fly free like a curious bird looking for a permanent nest.

‘‘I also consider myself a collaborator at heart, which is why I’ve got so many underground names featuring alongside me on the album.” ~ Spectoral

‘LOVESICK‘ (ft. Megadead and Tusanxmi) from Australian-Mauritian-Slovakian producer and singer Spectoral is a superb track that will pulse the very core of your veins. A story for all those who have slight trust issues after being let down before is on offer here and shall thud your whole soul awake. Sung with a heightened velocity and filled with excellent features throughout, this is a reminder that we need to be extra careful who we let into our lives.

Sometimes, people want us for their own selfish reasons after all.

Listen up to this hot new single on Spotify and see more news on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Timothy and the Apocalypse drops one of 2022’s best electronic anthems with ‘On the Run’

Posted on 4 July 2022

After previously shocking us awake with the trippy single ‘Adventures of a Nymphoid Barbarian – 9 Theory Remix‘, Timothy and the Apocalypse melts our emotions down to dust with the sensational track to gaze into the sky with while you are ‘On the Run‘.

Signed to Mass Experience Records, Timothy and the Apocalypse is a Sydney, Australia-based indie electronic artist and music producer.

”The world, according to Timothy, is a whirling dervish of multihued sonic landscapes differing in textural terrain with psychedelic light and shadow consistently at play.” ~ Timothy and the Apocalypse

Showing us what classy music sounds like in this rather challenging world, Timothy and the Apocalypse displays such majestic greatness and further cements the notion that sunny Australia has the best sounding music on planet earth right now.

”The producer from Sydney has been steadily building a catalog of music that quietly rises above the fray. So much so that he’s garnered the attention of and signed with Universal.” ~ Timothy and the Apocalypse

‘On the Run‘ from Sydney, Australia-based indie electronic artist and music producer Timothy and the Apocalypse is an absolute gem from all angles and sizzles the speakers until they glow rather radiantly. With a pulsating beat, sensual vocals and an overall vibe that will get that dance floor buzzing with excitement, there is something rather special on offer here.

Music heals all wounds – if you turn up the volume – and close your eyes, letting it lather all over your whole body.

Simmer inside this timeless single on Spotify and follow the dream on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Nigerian-born rapper Rins4 senses that his heart is rather broken currently on ‘Soul Cry’

Posted on 3 July 2022

Examining the reason he was cut out rather easily when his heart was so full and happy, Rins4 reflects on the moment when he knew it was over for good on his latest single about getting over a ruptured relationship with ‘Soul Cry’.

Rins4 is a Melbourne, Australia-based, Nigerian-born rapper-songwriter who started freestyling in High School and has never looked back.

”Rins4’s songwriting is materialised directly from his everyday experience.” ~ Rins4

Gliding through the track like a truly promising musician who hasn’t even scratched the surface of what is possible, Rins4 sends the world a lyrically astute single to ponder deeply and wonder reflectively inside.

‘Soul Cry‘ from Melbourne, Australia-based indie rapper Rins4 is a catchy new track from a man who has felt the wicked emotional wrath of being tossed away like yesterday’s newspaper. There is a fiery intensity in easy-to-hear abundance that will stir your romantic senses alive to when they were burned away so cruelly, by someone who felt compelled to discard you so quickly.

Getting over that lover who left you alone without cause is always one of the toughest emotions to get over.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Jake George needs that extra time on the cinematic release about ‘Your Ghost’

Posted on 29 June 2022

Taken from his brand new 11-track album called ‘Drive All Night‘, Jake George is at his illumination-filled best on the deep thinking new single about that vivid journey beyond the present with ‘Your Ghost‘.

Jake George is a Melbourne, Australia-based alternative psychedelic funk/rock solo singer-songwriter, music producer, and sound engineer.

Returning with a song that should be in all of our playlists when we need some true introspection, Jake George takes us back to a time that we have all possibly hidden away inside a locked cupboard. Lifting us into a whole new world that seems to strike your soul with that feeling – which is so hard to explain – this is a delicately emotional release made with so much love.

‘Your Ghost‘ from Melbourne, Australia-based alternative psychedelic funk/rock artist and music producer Jake George is the type of single you play loud when you are floating in that deep reflective state of mind. He performs with a realness that is so rare these days and takes us into a better place and time. Vocally advanced and with so much deepness, this is a track that will have your heart beating so much faster than before as you delve through your darkest emotions.

Finding your way will take as long as it needs to until you are conclusively ready for the next step.

Check out this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Tyla Jay knows it needs to be done on their terms with, ‘New Territory’

Posted on 24 June 2022

After showing us that wonderfully real debut single about true feminity with ‘To Be a Girl’, Tyla Jay projects that genuine compassion to anyone who has dealt with distressing heartbreak that can crush a cheery soul into pieces with ‘New Territory‘.

Tyla Jay is a 21-year-old Byron Bay, Australia-raised, Sydney, Australia-based indie pop singer-songwriter who has that rare class you can’t help but admire.

”Surrounded by music from a very early age, I have been singing and performing since I was 12 years old.” ~ Tyla Jay

Guiding us through the stream of tears that don’t seem to stop, Tyla Jay sings with such tenderness and care that is truly outstanding on so many levels. She controls her vocals with gorgeous skill and shall take your mind away into a dreamy state, with seemingly effortless ease.

”About adjusting to life post break up. It was inspired by watching someone close to me go through, honestly, just a really difficult and sad time. I wanted to capture the individual’s journey whilst processing that unique type of grief, how it can make you become someone you don’t even recognise.” ~ Tyla Jay

‘New Territory‘ from the London, UK-born indie pop singer-songwriter Tyla Jay is one of the kindest singles on any playlist right now. She shows us that things will get better even if it seems like the pain will last forever. Time will heal all wounds and it will be hard, but it shall pass, but only when you are ready.

Healing your sad heart through your own self-empowerment is the best feeling of freedom, after all.

Listen up to this superb new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen