The Danish-British artist Alex Vargas is not only an impressive soul-tinged singer, he’s also a most creative producer and songwriter, which he shows on his latest single “Giving Up the Ghost”. I take the opportunity also to add his single from last year, “Till Forever Runs Out”, a much softer song which shows another side of his unique mix of electropop, soul and R&B.
Alex Vargas’ site – on Facebook – on Spotify – on Apple Music
Orange Red is the solo project of the musician Jonas Love Williamsson, hailing from Göteborg. In October he released his debut EP “Ocean” through the French label Scandinavian Crush. Inspired by shoegaze from the 90’s and ambient music from the likes of Brian Eno and Angelo Badalamenti he has created beautiful soundscapes with songs that walk the line between melodic synthpop and moodsetting musical landscapes. Clean guitar figures and dreamy, distanced vocals are embedded in glittering, sweet and retro-sounding layers of synths accompanied by electronic beats. It’s quite a varied album, though, and there are plenty of diversions from this theme. Here are a couple of songs from the EP.
Orange Red on Spotify – on Apple Music
I thought I’d make an excursion to Turkey and the band powerdrunk now. The band are releasing their EP “Hindu Lunchbox” this Autumn, an EP which is not easy to describe in a few words. Their rock sound feels like a warm Mediterranean breeze sweeping over us, heated by progressive rock, funk, jazz, classic guitar pop and a hint of psychadelia in their own special mix. It’s a tight trio who lean on bass, guitars and drums, but who often include string sections, brass or synth figures for that extra spice to the ambience of the songs. Here are two songs to taste from the EP:
powerdrunk’s site – on Facebook
You can’t get anything but happy when you listen to Crying Day Care Choir. Their new EP “Wonderlust” is no exception to that rule. There are no minor scales clouding the blue sky as far as we can see, and we don’t worry about anything as we join the band in a sing-a-long to strong, bright melodies and a flower-dressed, acoustic folkpop, heartened by their warm smiles. Here’s a taste in the shape of the single with the same name, an obvious, and just as captivating, follow-up to last year’s “Up & Away“:
Crying Day Care Choir on Facebook – on Spotify – on Apple Music
The Norwegian musician Bror Forsgren is most known for his engagement in bands like Jagga Jazzist, Lionheart Brothers and Silence the Foe. This Autumn he released his first album as a solo artist: “Narcissus”. Inspired by Scott Walker’s experimental compositions he has created his own melting pot of pop and symphonic music. I hear traces of pop from the 60’s and the 70’s, from sunny Beach Boys-vibes to playful turns á la 10cc, all dressed in orchestral arrangements, often grand-sounding, sometimes complex and with his own twist to the songwriting. Here’s a taste in the shape of the single “In a Time When God Was One”:
Bror Forsgren’s site – on Facebook – on Spotify – on Apple Music
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