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Australian pianist Melany Thompson is the ray of sunshine we all need on ‘All For You’

Posted on 1 May 2022

As her gentle hands lead the way and show us where this beautifully content place is away from the destruction of 2022, Melany Thompson takes us into a captivating whirlwind of emotions on her stunning new single, ‘All For You‘.

Melany Thompson is a classically trained pianist and composer from beautiful Sydney, Australia, who makes the most soothing music that seems to place you in a better place.

”Writing instrumental music from the heart, to help inspire the mind.” ~ Melany Thompson

Guiding us into a stunningly radiant cloud that is up above and away from the current trauma of our burning world, Melany Thompson is rather exquisite on this journey to the other side of the rainbow which is only filled with love and healing.

”A touching blend of piano and strings that was brought together during the lockdown period of 2021.” ~ Melany Thompson

‘All For You‘ from Sydney, Australia-based pianist and composer Melany Thompson is one of the more tranquil singles you will probably hear this year. Her supreme skills behind the piano are quite scintillating, as we are brought into a whole new path that shall set you free from any previous worries. This is a song that has so much class attached that you might feel breathless, in a good way of course, which seems to bring that much-needed perspective back into reality.

See her new music video on YouTube and see more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Faceless truth-saver Apollo Zillion responds to the mass desensitisation of the modern world on ‘System Failure’

Posted on 16 April 2022

Seeking the apparently controversial truth on the open-your-eyes single that will shock the core of your brain, Apollo Zillion shines a light on the silky strings and shining shackles that distract so many from the obvious brain-washing in abundance on, ‘System Failure‘.

Apollo Zillion is an experimental artist who might (or might not) be from sunny Sydney, Australia, that makes an edgy blend of original music to savour.

”I lie stagnant until I am in the presence of music, which throws my senses into euphoric colour and darkness. Manifesting this sensation is the core of my purpose as experiencing euphoria espouses one’s higher self.” ~ Apollo Zillion

Taken directly from the debut concept EP, ‘Prescriptions‘, Apollo Zillion has skillfully – albeit shockingly – just reminded the globe that there is more than meets the eye at every corner. With greed reigning high like a stuffed King who is about to burst from consuming too much, this is a startling reminder that the exemplary souls need to get back on top again before the world crumbles.

”We have forgotten who we are and what we feel. When I felt this brutally sapping away at my very own self, I decided to craft five aural pills designed to reconnect the listener with their true emotions.” ~ Apollo Zillion

‘System Failure‘ from the faceless and rather mysterious Sydney, Australia artist Apollo Zillion, guides us into the very doom that has somehow taken us into a terrifying place where so many are scared just to venture outside. With an animal farm mentality that has crushed the pure essence out of the integrity of so many like a blender, this is a heartfelt message to wake up now.

Hope will be lost faster than we think if the course of this planet is not altered quickly.

Listen to this new single on Spotify and see more by looking high up into the universe.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Robbie Maroon has released his catchier than Corona funk-pop track, Rewind

Posted on 24 March 2022

“Rewind” is the latest jazzy rock-licked funk-pop track from the raw-soul-peddling Australian singer-songwriter Robbie Maroon. After being introduced to his sombre and spacey sound in 2019 through his single, Stepping Stone, this new profoundly hopeful approach to production is quite literally music to our ears. You can’t help but catch the positive vibes that radiate through the release that captures the chaos of our lives and releases us from it with the era-spanning old school grooves.

With vocals that sit somewhere in between Shinedown and the sultry timbre of George Michael, it’s all too easy to find yourself in the heart of the hook-filled track which comes complete with stabbing horns and layers of funk-riding progressions which pull together to deliver a nostalgia hit you’ve never tasted before.

Rewind was officially released on March 18th. You can check it out for yourselves on Robbie Maroon’s website or via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Sydney-based electronic artist ZUSO drops 2nd release of 2022 with hypnotic deep house gem ‘Atlas’

Posted on 15 March 2022

After dropping the hot summer track ‘Melt Like Gold‘ that took us to a higher place we all needed, ZUSO has us flying beyond the mountains of what we think is possible with the excellent new release called ‘Atlas‘.

Gabriel Cuenca aka ZUSO is a Sydney, Australia-based indie electronic artist and DJ who makes a sizzling blend of heart-healing vibrations that sends your body into euphoria.

”With multiple successful singles under his belt, including Skies and Feel Better, both amassing over 60k combined streams between them, Zuso is more than ready to take on the challenges of a new year, experimenting with soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of genre and developing industry connections the world over.” ~ ZUSO

Sometimes you listen to a song and it has the power to take your breath away as you have just climbed Kilimanjaro. ZUSO has that effect here and is quite tremendous on ‘Atlas‘ as he takes our minds into an atmosphere that seems to have rarified air seeped inside.

‘Atlas‘ from Sydney, Australia-based indie electronic artist and DJ ZUSO, has a beat so tasty you might want to sink your teeth all the way into it as you smile gleefully to yourself. That is that sky-high track that soaks away any self-doubts that can lead you astray like a ciggie-filled ashtray, as you look deep inside your soul to find that heightened place where you know you can succeed.

Looking upwards and seeing what is possible rather than straying downwards into the pointless noise, is the best way to be content after all.

Hear this hot new single on Spotify and follow his life via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

VITA has dropped one of the most ensnaringly Avant-Garde debuts of the year with BADBADBAD.

Posted on 28 February 2022

With her debut single, BADBADBAD., the icon in the making VITA is pushing alternative attitude and avant-garde textures into the mainstream, which is all a part of her mission to break society’s boundaries, and encourage her listeners to do the same.

If you could imagine the fierce feminine ferocity of Peaches paired with the earworm appeal of Rihanna and the extreme multidimensional artistry of SKYND, you will be able to get an idea of what the Sydney-hailing artist delivered in her arrestingly promising debut.

If the sonic gravitas isn’t enough to leave you enraptured, her determination to carry the power of her ancestry in her rebellious modern sound will be more than efficacious. Vita was named after her great aunt who died in the Holocaust; once you register the sheer juggernaut power in BADBADBAD. with that in mind, it is enough to leave you with goosebumps.

BADBADBAD. is now available to stream on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Sydney’s Robbie Maroon shows us into the computer-created romance on ‘CyberLoveStory’

Posted on 21 February 2022

Taken off his funky Rock and Pop packed-full-of-treats 3rd album called ‘Reckoning‘, Robbie Maroon leads us into a click-filled romance that might scare some but thrill others as it feels just right on, ‘CyberLoveStory‘.

Robbie Maroon is a Sydney, Australia-based indie Pop singer-songwriter and music producer who performs with an ode to the ’80s that gets your blood flowing.

”Robbie’s desire to become a musician and songwriter stemmed from a last-minute ticket to see Prince live in Sydney when he was 16, this triggered a lifelong love affair with Prince, songwriting and everything involved in making music. From there he learned keyboard, played bass in a high school band and started vocal training.” ~ Robbie Maroon

Sending us into a fascinating world that can grab your attention away rather quickly if you let it consume you, Robbie Maroon throws us into the Matrix and sizzles us through a single that might have your eyes on lock and your mind racing into this new universe full of possibilities.

‘CyberLoveStory‘ from Sydney, Australia-based indie Pop singer-songwriter Robbie Maroon, is a catchy track that transmits you into a mesmerizing world – that has you thinking deeply about how the world is going to turn – as love becomes extremely technical. With apps taking over our lives as so many look for an easier option, this is a release that will have you gazing into the internet as you wonder how far it will lead inside.

See this futuristic song on YouTube and see more news via Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Xela sends us into raptures with her 3rd single that is perfect for summer love on ‘Vibin’

Posted on 6 February 2022

As she connects wholeheartedly with someone new and can’t help but dance and smile the day away, Xela has our fingers clicking and our blushes obvious to those who know us best with the steaming new single that will have you ‘Vibin‘.

Alex Ware aka Xela is a soulfully creative Sydney and Auckland-based, New Zealand-born indie electro-pop solo singer-songwriter and artist.

Produced by Sydney artist Beso Palma, Xela is at her classy and sultry best with a kiss-filled single that will have you beaming happily as you hold hands tightly and dance joyously with your new lover. There is something so pure about the luscious vocals and funky beat, that sends you a well-loved shockwave which is such a stunning listen from a wonderfully talented artist.

‘Vibin‘ from Sydney, Australia-based indie electro-pop solo musician Xela, is one of those happy singles you can’t help but love and tell your friends and family about. The lyrics are fresh and filled with life, her sensual style seems to hug the speakers, as we are thrilled to the rafters with a superb release that brightens up your day and brushes away any previous darkness.

That feeling of being with someone new who truly gets you is one of those special feelings you will never forget.

Hear this fresh track on Soundcloud and see more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Feel That Summer Rain: ZUSO wants to feel that much-needed higher place on ‘Melt Like Gold’

Posted on 18 January 2022

With a riding-out-the-storm mentality and bringing the world a track to really lather deeply into as we forget past worries, ZUSO has our attention with a catchy dance track you will find compelled to party all night with on ‘Melt Like Gold‘.

Gabriel Cuenca aka ZUSO is a youthful Sydney, Australia-based indie electronic artist and DJ. He is best known for his smooth electronica creations and mesmerizing melodic house.

Towering high above us all and steering us where that beautiful nature is inside our souls, ZUSO brings us one of the most stimulating dance tracks of the year so far with an outstanding display for the ages. After listening to a real body-healer like this, you will feel driven to call up your mates and see where the party is at.

‘Melt Like Gold‘ from Sydney, Australia-based indie DJ and electronic artist ZUSO, is a euphoric track that takes your whole soul away from the previous darkness and into a much better place to achieve all your dreams. This is arm-raising energy here that has you lifting you away from that sleepy slumber, and back into a better world where you may feel free and happy again. This is a real gem when we needed it most.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Chuck Solo – Only time remains: A roots-rock effigy to love lost and unrelenting emotion

Posted on 31 December 2021
Only time remains by Chuck Solo

Sydney-based singer-songwriter, Chuck Solo, has released his roots-deep country pop-rock single, Only time remains, which runs through as a bitter-sweet effigy to love lost and unrelenting emotion to the tune of bluesy, choppy guitar chords and shimmering reverb.

Each note is plucked on his Strat by hand to boost the folky twang in the minimalist roots-rock track that allows his soulful yearning vocals to resound. Chris Isaak and Neil Diamond fans will instantly feel familiar with Only time remains through the stridently candid delivery of the sharp lyrics. Yet, Chuck Solo didn’t fall short on experimentalism with the sublime sonic layering of Only time remains. Which is accompanied by the equally as psychedelically sweet B-side single, Holding on (too tight). The crooned vocals and just as affectionate choral chords are enough to test your soul capacity’s to feel.

Only time remains is now available to stream and purchase via Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Darkness & the Light traverses the cosmos in ‘Nice to be in orbit’

Posted on 31 December 2021
under a distant sun by Darkness & The Light

If any track can remind you of how lucky you are to be a blip in the cosmos, it can be found in Darkness & the Light’s latest album, under a distant sun. Nice to be in orbit is paradoxically grounding in its cinematic delivery; the Sydney-based artist gives you the sense that they have the rare ability to emanate the grandeur of the cosmos in all of its glory instead of choosing crevices to aurally explore.

The ambient synth lines work their way through ethereal layers of reverb while the percussion brings lucidity to the mix, and the guitars take the track to an Avant-Garde, almost post-punk realm. The vocals may never go beyond choral echoes above the psychedelic grooves, and Nice to be in orbit is all the more celestial for it.

Of all the ambient music we have heard this year, nothing comes close to the intricately explorative alchemy in Nice to be in orbit. We can’t wait to hear what follows.

Nice to be in orbit is now available to stream and download via Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast