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The Elegant Chasers explored the trappings and torment of addiction with their maniacal alt-rock hit, The Hungry Ghost

Posted on 15 March 2024
The Elegant Chasers

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Mike Patton had formed a new side project after being exposed to the vocal dynamism and tightly controlled instrumental chaos in the latest single, The Hungry Ghost, from the London-based alt-rock originators, The Elegant Chasers.

The franticly alchemic production which echoes 90s Britpop and grunge entices you in through the urgency as the James Dean Bradfield-esque guitars shimmer and act as an anchor in the tumultuous storm brewed by the rhythm section. The lack of restraint is a conceptual sonic visualisation of the nefariousness of addiction, which the volatile lyrics explore influenced by the work of Gabor Mate.

There was no forgetting The Elegant Chasers after getting acquainted through their previous release, Running Around the Sun, but The Hungry Ghost is a million maniacal miles away from the mash-up of indie, Britpop and Psych Rock. It’s safe to say The Elegant Chasers can stop running because they’ve arrived at exactly where they need to be with The Hungry Ghost.

The Hungry Ghost will be officially released on March 15; stream and purchase the single on Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Get close to Kameron Waller with his psycho-sonic soul single, Therapy

Posted on 31 May 2023

As smooth, sultry, and cinematic as the most iconic items in D’Angelo’s discography, the standout single, Therapy, from Kameron Waller’s EP, Rose Coloured Lens, is a postcard to 80s nostalgia, signed, sealed, and delivered with modernist lyricality. If you need a late night soul fix, delve into the smorgasbord of it superlatively laid out in Therapy.

After finding his voice in church choirs while independently writing songs, Kameron Waller was primed to make his unforgettable 2022 debut with his single, Traveler. The Maryland-born and raised soul singer has scribed his unique sonic signature through the amalgam of powerfully smooth vocals, lyrical storytelling and focus on honest emotion and empowerment. All of which are present in the confessionally fervent release, Therapy. By the time you reach the outro, you could very well be left with unrealistic romantic expectations.

Stream the official video for Therapy via YouTube or purchase the single via apple music.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Secret: Alick Mac takes time to get into the place he feels is best on Therapy

Posted on 1 October 2022

Feeling his way back into this world after a much-needed respite to reimagine everything, Alick Mac leads us into his whole new mindset while also looking to the future on the reborn soundtrack to a fresh new start with Therapy.

Alick Mac aka Lachlan Macpherson is a Kingston, Ontario-based indie hip hop artist and 4th year student at Queen’s University.

With that whole engaged attitude that keeps him alert to what is needed to succeed, Alick Mac shows us that Zen garden that is smartly away from all those distractions which have the power to break your core spirit.

”The message behind the song is about me using music as a therapeutic release, as it helps me to sort through my problems and gain clarity.” ~ Lachlan Macpherson speaking about this fine single

Therapy from Kingston, Ontario-based indie hip hop artist Alick Mac, is a reminder that anything is possible if you’re in the right frame of mind. Looking for that way to defeat that weakness is the mission, as the path to dependance is absolutely worth the self-enlightened expedition.

Feeling renewed after time to reflect can be useful after all, if you make use of the time you have left.

Hear this deep track come to life on YouTube and follow the vibes on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen