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The Music Architect unchained their originality in their alt-pop tour de force, MINE

Posted on 3 December 2024

The lead title track from The Music Architect’s double A-side release, MINE, pulsates with organic originality through a myriad of transgressions in aural aesthetics, making the earworm impossible to pigeonhole.

Attempting to scribe the artist’s sonic signature in words is no simple task; it’s all about the vibe; the vibe that allows you to sink into a seductively cinematic panorama of unfeigned emotion, painted with alt-electro pop motifs, rare lashings of funk flirtations, drips of disco, and the neon-lit synaesthesia of synthwave.

In a music landscape often saturated with formulaic compositions, The Music Architect blazes their own trail by favouring expression over commercial appeal yet manages to hit a home run in both ballparks. The palpable urgency in the vocal performance, which is as chameleonic as the instrumental arrangement, sweeps you up with the force of a riptide in its visceral embodiment of desire.

The 19-year-old New Zealand-based producer and artist has been crafting and releasing music since the age of 14. Their debut album, Depressed But Well Dressed, dropped on Spotify in 2022. Since then, they’ve explored a spectrum of genres—from the indie rock tones of Garden of Mind to the dance and RnB vibes of the 2023 album Metanoia. Now ephemerally nestled in the alt-pop arena with MINE, the Avant-Gardist is becoming increasingly harder to ignore.

Stream MINE on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Hannah Johnson pioneered a new path through 90s nostalgia-wrapped alt-pop with her sophomore release, Mine

Posted on 22 April 2024

Hannah Johnson’s sophomore hit ‘Mine‘ blew all expectations out of the water following her 2023 debut, ‘Slow Motion‘. Mine is a kaleidoscope of sound that catapults listeners into the past and the promising future of pop music. The masterclass in genre fusion blends the rhythmic bounce of funk, the raw edge of pop-punk, and the lush textures of R&B into a compelling pop synthesis.

From the outset, ‘Mine’ pulses with a life of its own, driven by Johnson’s rich vibrato that dances over layers of funky guitar riffs and a solid dance-y backbeat. The production, with its lo-fi charm, accentuates the authenticity of her musical exploration, allowing her distinctive voice to guide the narrative through this densely woven sonic landscape.

Johnson’s journey from the quiet suburbs of Coppell, Texas, to an emerging pop sensation is reflected in her music’s ambitious reach. With her roots in diverse musical disciplines, from drum beats to lyrical piano melodies, Johnson channels this extensive background into a sound that recontextualises the sonic past and builds the future of pop.

With ‘Mine’, she not only secures her spot as a trailblazer in the pop genre but also invites her growing audience of nearly 30,000 monthly Spotify listeners to join her in a vibrant exploration of musical boundaries. This single is less a step and more a stride towards the zenith of pop charts, promising that Hannah Johnson’s trajectory in the music world will be as intriguing as the melodies she creates.

Mine was officially released on March 15th; stream the single on Spotify.  

Review by Amelia Vandergast

From friends to lovers: Soulful pop/rock singer-songwriter JimmyJimmy returns with the sweet story of romance on ‘Mine’

Posted on 21 December 2020

This is the story of how friendship can sometimes turn into long lasting love. Well-traveled Delaware singer-songwriter JimmyJimmy sings about this incredible moment of happiness on ‘Mine‘.

His vast experienced is easy to hear as his intricate guitar skills make you smile in appreciation. The vocals are vibrant and calming on the ear as we hear how he has fallen head over heals for his friend, who he has clearly has his eye on for a while.

Sometimes, its quite risky to be romantically attracted to a friend as if the relationship ends, it could destroy your friendship for life too. However, if you don’t try, you might never know what might of been.

The groovy indie rock-pop single knocks politely on the door with a bunch of flowers and chocolates. This is the song to turn on with the candles on and a night of laughs and fun memories all evening.

This is a singer who details about this love and desire to be together with her forever. That smile has his heart doing cart-wheels and the feelings appear to be on both sides of the table. When you have a crush like this, the world is always a better place and the catchy chorus is a testament to this.

Hear the loving audio on YouTube and see where he is playing live next on FB.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

DJ Dante the Don returns with love party anthem ”Mine” (feat. Anni)

Posted on 28 July 2020

Dante the Don is a well-known DJ that has been playing for the last 20 years. He is back with his new track called ”Mine” (feat. Anni).

Dante Deiana has poured his energy into his craft over the years and has built up a terrific reputation from his travels. He plays at clubs and private events too, working his tail off to make sure that he gets re-bookings.

DJ Dante the Don’s ”Mine” features the wonderful voice of Anni. This is all about wanting to be with that one person and making them all yours. You just want that one person in your life to be yours so you don’t have to share them with anyone else. There is a powerful beat here mixed in with the smooth female vocals. This is a club winner.

”Mine” is top song from the multi-skilled DJ Dante the Don and featuring Anni. This a party-house track that proves so popular on radio and at the local nightspots.

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Stream this song via Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen