Joshua Scurfield – Absent Eyes
Joshua Scurfield debuts with ‘Absent Eyes’, a classic rock song that has the feel and flavor of artists like The Smiths. Melodic, expressive and evocative, the track makes for such a contemplative listening experience. It is stellar to witness and journey through mellow acoustics and thoughtful vocal lines. Progressively deepening into an immersive rock landscape, the listener is treated to a stylistic nuance that is rare in this era. Think John Mayer. With extended guitar solos and long chord arrangements, he expresses as much with the soundscape as he does with his voice. If you’re in the market for a riff intensive, slow burning, passionate performance, then this is definitely the track for you.
MASHA – Gold Guns Girls
With MASHA, you’re guaranteed to get a fun, edgy, groovy and feel-good track. Their latest release is ‘Gold Guns Girls’, a pop rock track, featuring Athan Hilaki. The riffs are a drift, rolling into the groove motif that runs along the track. With beats that not only keep up but make a splash, the track is energetic and full of dynamic drama. That carefree atmosphere that the title points towards is all over the song. Now, the vocals are delightfully ambiguous. Pop, detailed with a little bit of R&B/soul, dives into the rock instrumentals and features and gets a whole new life. This track grows the power and punch in our Riffs & Roads playlist this week.
Hallucinophonics – Afternoon of Acid Rain
Hallucinophonics conclude this week’s picks with their delightfully cerebral classic rock track. ‘Afternoon of Acid Rain’ has a contemplative soundscape that grows into a dazing, colorful and thoughtful bloom. There are a lot of light psychedelics that are reminiscent of bands like The Beatles, Pink Floyd and the like. The dispersing textures diffuse into the environment, creating an immersive listening experience. There’s imagery everywhere. The lyrics, embedded in the abstract melodic design. There’s an expanse, a cerebral call that invites the listener to become a part of its mood, colors, and gradient. Perfect for our travel playlist.
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