Four New Discoveries That Will Make You Feel Everything
“Bleed” by Cadenti
Cadenti, the UK-based solo project of Chris Paul Martin, who is also known for his work in the successful group W O L F C L U B, has released his first single “Bleed”. The song is a captivating blend of alt-pop and synthwave, with catchy melodies and groovy guitar riffs. The powerful drums deliver enough energy to call this song a banger.
It is also a romantic ballad that explores the themes of heartbreak and hope, as Cadenti sings about the pain of losing someone and the desire to heal. The song has a nostalgic vibe with a modern twist, showcasing Cadenti’s talent. “Bleed” is definitely a promising debut, where alt-pop with a refreshing sound satisfies our ears and maybe yours too.
"If It Looks Like Magic" by Amateur Ornithologist
Amateur Ornithologist, a Sunderland-based indie pop band, has released a new single “If It Looks Like Magic”, inspired by the Cottingley Fairies hoax. The song mixes gothic post-punk and pop, creating a magical and mysterious sound. The song features various instruments, such as viola, bass, sax, synths and guitar, that enhance the song’s emotion. The lyrics are catchy and explore deception, imagination and wonder.
The chorus sings: “If it looks like magic, it must be magic / If it feels like magic, it must be real”. The song pays tribute to the Cottingley Fairies, a series of fake photos that showed two girls with fairies and gnomes in their garden. The song captures the hoax’s essence and the feelings of the girls and the believers. The song celebrates imagination and magic, and reminds us that things are not always what they seem. “If It Looks Like Magic” is a captivating song for fans of indie pop, post-punk and fairy tales.
'Winter Cowboy’ by Frank Joshua
Winter Cowboy is not merely a song, but almost a cry of pain from Frank Joshua, who feels lost and lonely in a cruel world. Winter Cowboy depicts a scene of loneliness and hopelessness in a cold and heartless society, where people seek love and recognition. He employs powerful and poetic imagery to convey his grief and sorrow, such as leaving his heart on the asphalt as he cycled home in the rain.
Frank Joshua juxtaposes the situation with a cheerful melody that accompanies his sad words and demonstrating his resignation and despair. Winter Cowboy is a song that will touch anyone who has ever felt forsaken and hopeless. It is also a song that expresses the human need for intimacy and kindness.
“Hands / Trees” by Almost Twins
They were the hidden gem of the German indie scene, but now they’re ready to shine: Almost Twins have just dropped a stunning debut single that will blow your mind! A song that captures the wonder and the thrill of a new love; the first spark of electricity when your fingers touch, and the moments that plant seeds of hope in your heart.
They balance contrasting elements and switch between intricate layers and raw honesty of their lyrics. Warm synths blend with dreamy sax and clarinet melodies and create a sound that is airy, but not shallow, that is soothing, but not boring, that is ready to burst out of its shell.
