VITAL will be bringing to light 10 splendid songs you should bury yourself in! Do not expect “genre barriers”!
Maestracci – Heart
The first release of Maestracci’s new EP with High Vibe Records, is a stunning downtempo treat with UK garage finishing touches… Summer vibes!
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Flowery Beard – Mawon
An intimate experience of a universe, in which jazz, hip-hop and afrobeat intertwine with each other, by Flowery Beard
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COVVES – Paralysed
A well balanced blend of indietronica, new wave, and shoegaze with references to TV shows like “Dark” and “Black Mirror” by German outfit COVVES
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AlyxMusic – 911 (ft. Bryce V.I.$.)
An inspiring track and video by AlyxMusic, who ideally mixed hip-hop with reggae in this 2021’s definitive gem….Just cannot get enough!
The following music video is a fundraiser for Black Lives Matter. ONE VIEW = ONE DONATION
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Athénaïs – Terrestre-extra
An ethereal, electro-pop track accompanied by a video highlighting female empowerment and ecology of the French independent artist Athenaïs
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Marcelo De La Vega – Conversation ‘Unplugged’
An intimate, unplugged version of Marcelo De La Vega’s latest song ‘Conversation’. The accompanying video, filmed a suitably nostalgic 90s MTV Unplugged style, sees the artist return to his role of Vinnie Vegas the clown
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The Naysayers – Yesterday
Sub-arctic indie rock four piece from Whitehorse The Naysayers (led by veteran singer-songwriter Drea Nasager), share their vulnerable, indie rock anthem ‘Yesterday’, ahead of their upcoming full-length album due for release on June 25 via Coax Records
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Luke Ellingson – Keep a Light
The lead single off Luke Ellingson’s sophomore LP ‘Clementine’ is a rare indie folk/slowcore treasure with a stunning crescendo after the 4th minute mark, when the spine-chilling guitars take over….Our souls!
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Acid House Kings – A Little Dancing
Among the greatest comebacks of 2021 is this of Sweden’s indie pop perfectionists, Acid House Kings, with their first track in 10 years… And, it’s catchy as hell!
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The Fleurs – Sky Over Astraia
With a sound in between Zola Jesus & Chelsea Wolfe, ‘Sky Over Astraia’ is set into a apocalyptic world that finds itself in total downfall while the protagonist is in a process of metamorphosis…. Swedish Swiss-born singer and composer, Emely Majrell is our new, dark, fairy!
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Christos Doukakis