The Music Rag

User /  by E

A sultry melody pulls you into Jody Brock's "User" but it's the arresting effortlessness of the 22 year old singer/songwriter's rich vocals delivering aching lyrics that keep you listening. With it's dramatic builds and easy melody the track's as unforgettable as it is easy to listen to and that seamless mix of harsh riffs with smooth chords and soulful vocals digging into stubborn beats it's an alluring mix of soul and rock that'll have you addicted with just one listen. 

Watch the video for single "User", get Brock's debut EP Phoenix out now, and head to those sites for more great music.

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City Knows /  by E

Tudor Williams corners the market on folk electronica with his latest single "City Knows". Clean beats wrap around the track's undulating melody while the smooth vocals stand out with breaking authenticity and carefully deliver honest lines with such measured precision it's hypnotic. 

Check out "City Knows" below and head to all the sites for more from Tudor Williams. 

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Temples /  by E

Panic Island's harsh and heavy "Temples" screams punk rock from its core and demands to be played at full volume. The band's unforgiving single is stuffed with reckless, emotional riffs, devoted beats, and a chorus that's just waiting for you to give in to it. 

Check out the single below, head to all the sites, and look for the London rock band's debut EP, Cabin Fever, to be released May 18th.

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Amadou & Mariam - Sabali (Belarbi Remix) /  by E

With his refreshing spin on remixes it's always exciting to listen to one of Belarbi's new tracks, and his latest mix of Amadou & Mariam's "Sabali" breathes new life into the 'old' track with such exulted ease it's hard not to fall for. 

The measured rhythm, cool beats, and light melodic hooks highlight the best of the original, pulling it front and center without losing that inherent emotion, while Belarbi's mix steadily expands to give you everything you never knew the track was missing, without drowning you in excessive synth and heavy bass.

One of few remix artists we can never get enough of because his mixes honestly do justice to the originals, Belarbi's tracks are just enjoyable to listen to, so head to the sites to hear more and check out his latest release below. 

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