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Loss

David Mauer modernised 80s soul with his cinematically vulnerable debut, One More Day

Posted on 8 November 2023

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Mauer has commenced his solo career with the sweetly sombre debut single, One More Day; one of the most affecting attests to the intertwining proclivities of love and grief the airwaves have ever received. Written after the loss of someone close to him, One More Day captures the unrelenting bargaining and yearning that mourning leaves us at the mercy of.

The cinematically intimate track wouldn’t be out of place in a heart-breaking Blockbuster’s OST; David Mauer clearly has a talent for sonically visualising the most tender facets of the human experience. It is by no means farfetched to say One More Day is a soul-rendered ballad to end all others.

The magnetic and deeply relatable melancholy fused with a contemporary RnB edge which pushed the evolution of the genre leagues forward while affirming there’s a place for Mauer in the music industry; in the charts beside his icons of influence, John Mayer, and Dermot Kennedy.

One More Day was officially released on November 3rd. Stream the single on SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Carolina pop punk band A Life Worth Taking drops powerful debut single ‘God Save The Scene’

Posted on 12 July 2022

Demonstrating their raw and tenacious technique in full flight like a band on a mission to play on those massive stages, A Life Worth Taking explodes like a firecracker ready for the night’s adventures on their debut track, ‘God Save The Scene‘.

A Life Worth Taking is an indie Carolina-based pop punk band who makes music all about the emotional aspects of love, loss, heartbreak, and mental health.

”Created in late 2020 after the pandemic ended several bands, we came together to create new music.” ~ A Life Worth Taking

Knocking down the door and taking names while at it, A Life Worth Taking shows us deep inside the Carolina underground with a barraging performance that shows us that undiscovered music is always ready to be detected by those who care about the local legends of the game.

‘God Save The Scene‘ from the Carolina based pop punk band A Life Worth Taking shows us they are chasing those stars but asks that the true supporters come out in force before it’s too late. Shredding their guitar strings in fierce unison and singing with total intensity and sword-like precision, this is a sizzling single to heat any mood up from the damp confines of yesterday.

Music with a purpose is always best when the message is real.

Turn up the volume on Spotify and see more info on their IG.

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

Adelaide’s Orelia glides freely with their breezy new single, ‘Parachute’

Posted on 12 April 2022

Taking us to soar-filled pinnacles that make us sit back and allow our bodies to float naturally into an enchanting place of wonder, Orelia has assembled a single so calming that you will feel like your whole mood has been flipped into a better mindset on, ‘Parachute‘.

Orelia (pronounced Oh-Ray-Lee-Ah) is an Adelaide, South Australia-based indie 4-piece band who bring us a soulful mix of hope, love and loss in their own incredibly genuine way.

”Puts you in the driver seat of your first car, on your first road trip, to see your first love, feeling like you are floating on a breeze. Everything is new, vibrant and you want it to last forever.” ~ Orelia

Orelia is the kind of tranquil outfit that you tell your pets, friends and family about. They make much ear-pleasing music that ignites your smile to become alive again, with such kind lyrics and a tight beat to match, that shows you their genuine connection together.

‘Parachute‘ from the highly likeable Adelaide, South Australia-based indie act Orelia, is a body-moving-to-a-better-place type of single from a band who make that pure harmony you just want to hug all night. With crystal-clean vocals and a stunning vibe that will be caught kindly in your throbbing veins like when you kissed for the first time. There is so much sweetness inside this song that you might need to go to the dentist tomorrow, as they take us on a floating journey of love.

Life is so much better when you know that you are with your forever, as you hope that they truly feel the same as you too.

Hear a single that will cause your heart to flutter beautifully on Spotify and see more moves on their IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

A song about loss and love from Fletcher, James on ‘Ten Years’

Posted on 7 October 2020

A sad song about loss and love from Fletcher, James on his new single about his lost Mother on ‘Ten Years‘.

You miss her so much, you love her even more now that you did. It’s been a long and sad 10 years since she was here and she was your core. The love was there as she brought you up and she would be so proud now. You are making music and doing what you love.

With a glorious start, full of rhythm and soul, you can feel the moving moment right before us. This is a man who has kept the grief of this loss inside for far too long. Lock-down has enabled this song to be made and this is a touching tribute. Mom is so proud. She is looking after Fletcher, James and ‘Ten Years‘ marks that closure that was missing for so long. This is about that real love and we can all relate. Sometimes you need to grieve and be strong.

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Head through to the Spotify link.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen