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Mikel Rafael Opens New EP with Atmospheric Folk Track “Maples and Pines”

April 23, 2025 by v1nylm@tt

Maples and Pines is the opening track from Mikel Rafael’s upcoming three-song EP The Eternal Hour, a project that explores different times of the day—morning, noon, and night—each accompanied by a music video. This first piece represents morning, setting the tone with gentle acoustic guitar, a warm vocal performance, and subtle string textures that enhance … Read more

Altameda – Body Spray: Nostalgia and Escapism Wrapped in Alt-Folk Rock
Altameda return with their latest single Body Spray, blending elements of alternative folk, Americana, and rock in a sound that feels both familiar and forward-looking. The track opens with a strong melodic foundation and is driven by emotive, rousing vocals that give shape to its central themes — longing, memory, and escape. Lyrically, Body Spray ... Read more
Kevin Driscoll – You Could Have Told Me: Acoustic Energy with a Cinematic Edge
Kevin Driscoll’s new release You Could Have Told Me is a well-crafted acoustic track, driven by rhythmic guitar patterns and a vocal delivery that carries both tension and restraint. It’s a performance that suggests something much bigger underneath — as though the song could explode into a full-band arrangement at any moment, but chooses instead ... Read more
Calibro 35 – Discomania: A Funky Reimagining of Umiliani’s Classic
Calibro 35 return with a sharp and vibrant new single, Discomania — a bold reinterpretation of Piero Umiliani’s 1978 cosmic disco track. Delivered with a rhythmic edge and a confident grasp of groove, their version leans into Afrobeat territory while keeping the strong melodic core of the original intact. The track blends vintage textures with ... Read more
Joanne Bird – I Might As Well: A Thoughtful Track from Upcoming EP Railroad Tracks
Joanne Bird’s latest single, I Might As Well, introduces her EP Railroad Tracks with a gentle, reflective composition that blends indie folk with touches of Americana and jazz. The track opens with soft instrumentation and steady acoustic guitar, soon joined by a vocal delivery that feels both personal and controlled. There’s an understated charm in ... Read more
Cam Blake – Endless: A Reflective Acoustic Track Written in the Wake of Heartbreak
“Endless” by Cam Blake is a stripped-back, intimate track that captures a personal moment of emotional clarity. The arrangement is minimal—just voice and guitar—but the production gives it a warm, airy quality. Blake’s vocal performance carries the song, combining gentle phrasing with a strong melodic line that draws attention to the lyrics. Written in Canada ... Read more