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Explore the cosmos with the indie folk-punk Starchild, Charlie Diamond, and his latest single, Magnetic Love Atomic Romance

Posted on 29 June 2024

Charlie Diamond, the self-professed alien on Earth, has shifted sonic form to transmit his latest single, Magnetic Love Atomic Romance.

The rugged and raw folk elements from his previous releases are enmeshed within the release which blends the anthemically augmented aura and massive vocal hooks of The Courteeners with the subversive folk-punk edge of The Violent Femmes. The spacey Bowie-esque middle-eight adds another dynamic to the expansive release. The juxtaposition of the ornate violin strings and cosmic textures allows you to get lost in transmission as you’re prised away from the grip of gravity.

Rather than diminishing the raucous high energy of the release, which signifies that Charlie Diamond is stridently coming into his own, the gritty DIY aesthetic of Magnetic Love Atomic Romance immerses you deeper into the expressively exhilarant release which sees the singer-songwriter stridently wearing his heart on his guitar strings.

If the unfiltered amorous candour of Neutral Milk Hotel never fails to evoke affectionate emotions, prepare to fill your soul with Magnetic Love Atomic Romance which attests to love’s ability to abstract monotony from our mortal coil and liberate us into a higher form of consciousness.

The official music video for Magnetic Love Atomic Romance will premiere on YouTube on June 29th.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Wuzzo opened a portal to a celestial dimension with her scintillating folk lullaby, ‘I’m Made from Stardust’

Posted on 8 June 2024

Wuzzo, who has spent over a decade enriching children’s lives through musical theatre camps, channelled her nurturing spirit into her music with I’m Made from Stardust, taken from her debut album, Starseed Lullabies, which gently reminds us that the cosmos is carried within all of us.

Her experience working with children has profoundly shaped her artistry and personal growth; through Starseed Lullabies, she offers a heartfelt dedication to all the children she has worked with, her own inner child, and the one that lives, breathes and seeks nourishment within us all.

I’m Made From Stardust is a cosmic folk gem that instantly injects catharsis into the senses. The star-dusted tones work with the lyrics to affirm the beauty of recognising our worth and acknowledging the stardust within our anatomy. The LP stands as a tonal utopia, guided by Wuzzo’s consolingly arcane voice. Tuned to 432 hertz and blending harp, piano, and cosmic textures, the album provides a solace scarcely found in sound.

Starseed Lullabies is the perfect antidote to the endless distractions and grind of modern life. With its gentle guidance towards self-love and compassion, this album is a must-listen for anyone seeking a respite from the chaos and a reconnection with their most authentic self.

Stream I’m Made from Stardust with Wuzzo’s debut LP, Starseed Lullabies, on Spotify now.

 

Review by Amelia Vandergast