Bejenec
But Now I’m Ha-Ha-Happy Ukraine Forced to flee his hometown of Donetsk, which happens to be twinned with Sheffield where Sound Read Six is produced, Bejenec has not let this stop him making more awesome electronic music. Translating as Refugee, Bejenec has begun a splendid record label called & The Refugees. The new EP is the first vinyl offering on this impress and has just been released. Slavic Breus EP sees four original mixes make their way to listeners the world over. Taken from this record, But Now I’m Ha-Ha-Happy is like a kick of sand in the face of those who wish to destroy this Ukrainian person’s joy. It begins on a huge throbbing bass rhythm that bursts into the room. A sleek mix of snare and hats add velocity to the flow as the percussion pushes forward. New additions of drum bring flowing motifs to the direction, up-beat and frantic beats strike the pulse with effervescent shimmers of potential. Deep bass continues to plough through the matrix in sturdy belts of forward motion. Synthesisers appear, they bounce and stretch in rubbery tunes of manic tone. Huge scales are leapt across by the rhythmic notes as they direct the continuation of material. Extra harmonies sneak in, airy and intense, the smash of drums leans in and keeps the fluid moving. You can follow Bejenec on Instagram and Facebook You can find the music by Bejenec on Bandcamp 
Bas Grossfeldt
We Are Now Germany With a return to the fold in the manner of a debut LP, Søren Siebel AKA Bas Grossfeldt presents We Are Now. An eleven-track album that swiftly experiences a run of changing mental-states, the world of the electronic music producer becomes vivid and clear on this personally relevant album. Since the fantastic coverage and subsequent streams of his previous single Lost in Sensation on Juan Atkins’ Metroplex Records, this full-length LP brings everything and more that we want from Bas Grossfeldt. The title track of the record, We Are Now offers a spoonful of splendour for us to enjoy with the rest of the album on hand if you want it. The title track starts with a heartbeat style bass drum that pounds against resonant empty spaces. Heavy breathing and static infused beats separate the percussion as new scattered beats click and tap in obscure corridors. Metallic clanks and oddly organic feels dance in abstraction as the layering of rhythm lean ever upward. Melodic bass begins to burst with rhythmic tune as new and uplifting tempos add a sense of flavour to the deeply dark undercarriage. Chatty drums and talkative bars project outward before atmospheric synthesiser takes the direction to a new bearing. Introspective and expertly nourished with a varied palette of sound. You can follow Bas Grossfeldt on Facebook and Instagram Get music by Bas Grossfeldt on Bandcamp 
Frenchy and The Punk
Temple Of Sleep New York The NYC-based duo is back with another piece from their latest album. Inspired by artists such as Blondie, Dresden Dolls, Florence And The Machine, and Siouxsie and the Banshees, (eBay links) the band have a punchy and provocative style that carries subtle and laid back elements. Blending neo-punk with post-folk sensibilities, the modern sounding music enjoys roots deep enough for your grandparents. Written about losing sleep, the song takes a step from the world that seems to offer nothing but futuristic fears. Maybe we’re right to be afraid, or maybe we should trust each other a little more. We know we can trust Frenchy and The Punk to deliver the goods when it really matters. Deep and sensual acoustic guitar breaks open the parcel as bass and drums entwine with the sauntering groove. Samantha enters with her cabaret style delivery. Smooth jazz and grunge seem to dance in her voice as feminine emotions launch the passionate lines into the flux of guitar. Melody in the music and the vocal spiral through cartographies of sound as the progression maintains evocative and inventive corners. The pressure of the rhythm builds across the marching ground as the song carries the ever-present weight of sense to each new moment. You can visit Frenchy and The Punk online Follow Frenchy and The Punk on Facebook and Twitter 
Megan Burke
For Hours Dublin Described as addictive and a head-turner, you can understand our excitement as For Hours makes its way into Sound Read Six. She was already a force of music before she auditioned on the X-Factor, and now she’s clearly well above the realms of talent shows and wannabes. Forging her own definitive direction with an intelligent and sentimental style of writing, through a series of ever-increasingly successful videos, Megan Burke is drawing in crowds from all over the world. With millions of Tik-Tok views and several TV appearances now behind her, we’re all very pleased that Mr Cowell didn’t get his hands on this one. A funky bass sinks into the music as fritters of guitar strum a funky beat. Melody bends in clean and a tonal second guitar. Megan Burke sings, her delicately sensual voice curls and folds into the spirit of the song. The voice builds as the music climbs in pressure. As the chorus enters, the flavour of the song is unleashed in brutal yet aesthetically pleasing lines. This woman has been waiting for you for a long time and she’s fed up. It’s time for her to imagine being serenaded by someone else and hoping its they who feel the inspiration. Maybe she’s been giving all the right signals and trying to connect all this time. It’s up to you to decide. Now we’ve lost her, it seems like no-one else will do. You can follow Megan Burke on Instagram and Tik-Tok 
Regi Weking
Hello My Darling Indonesia Well-known in his home nation of Indonesia, metal and alternative rock singer Regi Weking has been involved in bands for several years. Formerly of Garuda Force, Weking has now moved into solo territory and has adopted a Beatles (eBay) influence to expand his repertoire and fanbase. With an upbeat and dance-worthy style, Regi Weking brings his new mode of writing to the front with this easy-to-love formula. Written to express the feelings around being deeply in love with someone, maybe a long-distance relationship or maybe someone we see less often than we want, we’re shown the ropes from the other side of the world and they seem so familiar. It begins with a delicate piano melody. The music opens out into guitars, bass, and drums as the rock genre rears its face. Regi Weking begins to sing, his voice sounds so unique and recognisable. The music is happy and laid-back, fun and uplifting. The guitars fly into the air with a break that brings a heavy blues lick. As the chorus starts, the song goes into the next gear up with quicker lyrics and melodic progression. Amazing guitars then break free once more to flutter like butterflies in the azure open sky. More vocal direction creates a sing-along middle-eight that we can enjoy. Back to the verse and chorus again, the music just feels right as it crescendos into a focus of charm and magic. You can get music by Regi Weking on Bandcamp Follow Regi Weking on Facebook and Twitter Submerge Yourself In The Deep Bass And Shimmering Synths Of Stealth Mode From Swim The Shine13/12/2022
Swim The Shine
Stealth Mode (Timo Maas Remix) Gun Raven Records Launching the brand-new Gun Raven label, Budapest producer, musician, DJ, VJ, and visionary Swim The Shine puts the first stone firmly in place. Stealth Mode EP is the latest production from the artist and has been specifically produced to begin a tower of music that will grow far into the future. Swim The Shine is well-known for his live shows, having completed massive dates at venues in places like Berlin, Porto, Freiburg, Paris, Montreal, Budapest, London, and Barcelona. He even played the drums during the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony, under the wing of Danny Boyle and Underworld’s Rick Smith. Written while on a plane to Moscow back in friendly 2017, the track and its counterparts are now more than ready to hit the scene. Deep techno pulses begin the record. Scatterings of synth build the flow with neat packets. Cymbals and bass tap against the quick-step rhythm as gradual layers add flux and motive to the direction of the beat. Sonic shadows creep along the close walls as the resounding bass throbs through the framework and beyond the horizon. Captured spectres flicker in the luminescent haze that wafts across the pulsing mix. A grabbing synth then begins to churn a rhythmic melody that stitches through the bass and percussion, lifting until it is the only presence. Dropping back down, a selection of bells join the flow. These make a scene then vanish to the background just for a moment as the score adapts and folds to compensate for their vibe. Progressive beats with subtle reflections of spirit, the mix reveals facias and sides that evolve through the braiding of the steady tempo. You can follow Swim The Shine on Instagram and Twitter If The End Times From Pennies By The Pound Is The Last Song You Ever Hear Then You’ll Be Satisfied12/12/2022
Pennies By The Pound
The End Times Helsinki Taken from their upcoming Nothingside album, Finland’s Pennies By The Pound release the second single from the record. Released on the Lilith Label in 23, we can expect a back-to-back wall of sound that's as unique as it is well-made. With influences ranging from British psychedelia to 80s neon pop, the music explores several emotions and vibes through this entertaining medium. Mastered in an Oxford studio by Mark Gardner, frontman of RIDE, and produced by Rauli Eskolin of over 20 number one hits in Finland, it’s going to put Pennies By The Pound in the league of greats with their already tight and energetic musicianship. The song sneaks up on us with a drifting synthesiser sound that builds in gradual increments. With a sudden burst of musical colour, rhythmic and melodious synths emerge from their boxes to fill the air. Small changes become grand as the guitars and drums enter to soften a groove in the surge. Lyrics begin, a tuneful and breezy melody spans over the energising synths and dancing guitars. The uplifting sense of expression is matched by deep and introspective words in a magnetic field of attraction to the music. Within the song we can hear clever motions from the various instruments that mirror the inventive and shifting style that builds from the song. You can follow Pennies By The Pound on Facebook and Twitter You can get the music by Pennies By The Pound on Bandcamp. In Tribute To The Finalists Of The Qatar World Cup The Kut Makes It Fun When You’re Winning8/12/2022
 The Kut Fun When You’re Winning Criminal Records It is definitely fun when you’re winning, and for most of us that’s computer games. For The Kut and her brilliant band of all-female class, it’s all about the music. They’ve had a run of highly successful singles and an album at the rock chart number one slot. Never before in the history of the UK rock album chart has an all-female cast of musicians made it to the top. That’s a win for womanhood. The fanbase for this fantastic group has been growing in bounds over the years, with an army of Razors now providing their backing for this grunge-rock outfit. Currently on tour, supporting Electric Six from the USA, London’s The Kut are doing what they do best and making music that matters. Released to celebrate the World Cup in Qatar, Fun When You’re Winning is a tribute to all the teams who made it into the last group stage and beyond. Already featured on TV and radio for the element of sporting excitement, it’s time to give it a spin. A punchy and head-banging beat begins with guitar chords and bass-driven drums. The chords continue to push on as The Kut begins the song. A melodic section ensues, the chorus gives us the hook within seconds. A verse starts, the pulse doesn’t hold back and the music just keeps marching forward. Catchy lines and smashing cymbals combine to release a steady surge of rock n roll electricity. As we go back to the memorable chorus, we just hurtle onward with the persistent and poignant beats and power-chords. You can discover The Kut on their website Follow The Kut on Facebook and Instagram Listen to The Kut on Spotify Join Razors The Kut group on Facebook  The Bridget Kelly Band Whirlwind Florida Known for her passionate love for the blues and everything stylish, Bridget Kelly and her band have always been a top of the bill type act. The live musicianship and proficient writing all combine to give the band a great sound that consistently makes history with their continued releases. Having been a double semi-finalist at the IBC and since charting number one on the RMR Electric Blues Chart, The Bridget Kelly Band have gained a far and wide following that is always eager to take on the night when they play. A surge of guitar and drum begins the music, catchy chops with blue-scale frills push the form to its peak. Bridget Kelly enters, her voice dances on the effervescent music with a rhythmic and melodic edge. As she powers through the emotional words her voice breaks to the distortion of guitar as we feel that throbbing sensuality from the projection. Brilliant guitar work creeps in from the sides for interludes and breaks that spin and bounce on the beat. We’re all caught up in the whirlwind, The Bridget Kelly Band are a force of nature, and we know there’s plenty more where that came from. You can follow The Bridget Kelly Band on Facebook and Instagram  Forget Theressia Mexico Superbly talented and multi-faceted, the Mexican producer Therresia has just released Zoma, the debut album on St. Petersburg’s Cosmism Records. Entwining the pre-Hispanic soul of the Latin-American landscape with the sensual and body rippling breakbeat and big-beat styles, the new record delves deep into the spirit of these two disparate yet uniquely friendly genres. As the album explores the directions that present themselves in the reality that they in turn describe, we’re given a slow glide through the dream-inspired and otherworldly substance of musical intrigue. One of the gentler productions of the record, Forget has emerged on YouTube with a beautifully thought-through video. A sleek and rounded bass melody begins with a solitary vocal. The two instruments drift together on an open transit from verse to verse. A sudden grasp of sound takes hold as guitars and drums bring out a groove we can instantly get with. Bass drops to a heavy line as the drums and guitar start to explore rhythm and key-change with strokes of thoughtful music. A gradual build-up brings layers of surging melody and low-end rhythm that demands our cooperation reveals a chapter-like forage through imaginary scenes. You can follow Cosmism Records on Facebook and Twitter  The Adam Cathy Feat. Lasse Storm Stray Cat Records It’s been a fair while since Geronimo, The Adam’s debut single that went out and did the business with full dress. Inspired by the British Invasion of pop and rock from the 1960s, The Adam brings a modern sensibility to the direct and energetic breed of guitar-based leg movers. Living near Oslo, Adam Olsson is a bit of a veteran when it comes to musical performance. He began his career as part of The Good The Bad, who went on to play alongside Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Wayne Kramer of MC5 and he also enjoyed a stint in MØ’s iconic pop group. This latest bout of lovelorn nostalgia gives The Adam a reminiscent edge and a great track in one easy to swallow sandwich. As we enjoy this latest number, we can get taste of next year’s new album that will mark a prominent milestone for this empowered and enigmatic songwriter. It bursts open like a pinnata and showers us with rock n roll goodness. A blues rock rhythm progresses as the chords smash the melodic riff. Lyrics begin, a style similar to Guns n Roses and Alice in Chains crashes down with the surging drums and thuddery of the bass. A song about Cathy, we get to know the way she makes The Adam feel with serenades of feeling. Lasse Storm provides a brilliant power to the terrific composition that creaks under its own talent. Sailing guitars streak over the waves that rise and fall to the marching drumbeat. You can follow The Adam on Instagram  Realma Ashgrey Butterfly Serbia Astonishing and fantastical, the stunning polymodal artist Realma returns with another composition and video. Drawing on her heritage between her Chinese and Serbian roots, the music recaptures a sense of personal identity after much of it had been lost. She’s no stranger to music media, with mentions and features spanning several big-name publications including Rolling Stone India, Music Crowns, and Calvert. Her phantasmagorical pen has crafted an alternative world of music and dream for us eager listeners to explore in beautiful depth. Realma’s ability to command the precision of several instruments, her multi-disciplined compositions lend an exquisite design that stems from her vivid imagination. Ashgrey Butterfly is written about social fatigue and the desire to remain part of the scene. Sometimes being alone is rejuvenating, even for the most popular among us. With a 2D animation, created by Mihajlo Dragas, a sense of nostalgia builds avenues to stretch out into our memories. A string melody begins as notes playfully dance in the side-lines. Orchestrations emerge from their crevices as life begins with vocals and melody. A musical-like progression reaches out in moving fantasy characterisations. We can picture ourselves serenaded by animated nymphs and anthropomorphic animals that scamper at our feet while offering us gifts. It’s enchanting and spectacular as the music evolves and shifts before our ears. A dreaming passage of time and scene sponges the emotions from the ground and sprinkles it over us in bursts of clarity and progress. Strings, bass, keyboards, percussion, and more all become entwined in the lush river of song that springs naturally from Realma. You can visit Realma in the Realmaverse online You can follow Realma on Facebook.  Charmaine Wohlmann Avalanche London Unifying music and personal struggle, Charmaine Wohlmann has perfected her skills while ironing out the creases in her personal journey. Building character and making amends where others have fallen short as well as getting the notes under her personal command, this culmination of time and work is Avalanche. The title suggests a heavy downpour of nature and brightness that can smother us and bury us under its weight, so light-footedness and a nimble mentality are going to keep us above the flow. Known for her dramatic style with surges of powerful emotion, we can expect to see live performances in the new year. Until then, we can get a dose of Charmaine Wohlmann with this new single. It begins with choppy guitars and a thumping drum. Charmaine begins to sing, her Mo-town style projection drapes contours and feeling over the dynamic flow of music. A bluesy and sudden progression keeps bringing the energy as the meandering vocals keep us enchanted. Delicate inflections of jazz give an intriguing colour to the musical style, and sing-along lyrics give the sound a catchy and inviting sense. Keyboards add vibrancy to the chords as electric guitar playfully streaks through the sky. It’s instantly recognisable and delivered with a particular class we can’t ignore. You can follow Charmaine Wohlmann on Facebook  Gramercy Arms Yesterday’s Girl Magic Door Records Indie power-pop from New York, Gramercy Arms are a collective of like-minded and ferociously talented musicians. The song Yesterday’s Girl delves deeply into the feelings and emotions of losing love but gaining a friend. A taster of their Deleted Scene album, due on Magic Door in 23, Yesterday’s Girl warms the room and opens the mental landscape in preparation for the record. Originally written for a Darlene Love album, Gramercy Arms frontman Dave Derby put pen to paper alongside esteemed songwriter Lloyd Cole. Mixed and recorded by Ray Ketchem who’s worked with Luna, Guided By Voices, and Elk City, the engineering of the album was taken up by award-winner Greg Calbi whose worked with John Lennon, David Bowie, Tod Rundgren, Patti Smith, (eBay links) and many more. The whole album has made perfect use of an entire army of local skillsmiths who bring a diverse and astonishing array of styles and frills to the entire record. Thumping bass and guitar hit the drums on cue as the music saunters into the first verse. Acoustic guitar chords thunder in time to the marching beat as we stroll at an easy pace through smooth and story-like lines. Male vocals change to female as a second part brings another dimension to the drama and flow. As the chorus brings a duet, the strumming speeds up and melodic electric guitars shine through like sunbeams on a cloudy day. We’re able to sit back and enjoy the light on our faces as the music dreams on with a universal relatability. Grown-up and yet full of innocent excitement, Yesterday’s Girl reminds us that life is sweet and if we’re lucky, it doesn’t go cold. Find out more on the Gramercy Arms website You can get the music on Bandcamp Follow Gramercy Arms on Facebook and Twitter.  A Cloud Of Ravens Nature Of Artifice Brooklyn New York is not big enough to hold the sound of local alternative rock group A Cloud Of Ravens. Summoning the forces of music through inspirations taken from the likes of Killing Joke, ACTORS, Soft Kill, and White Lies, (links to eBay) the band release their latest double a-side. Nature Of Artifice is followed by the equally as enchanting The Blackest Mantra. A small sample of the awaited album that’s due on Berlin’s Nexilis Records, these two tracks incorporate the roots of influence with a modern and up-to-date mentality of song writing. A pulsing synthesiser opens the music with a spooky edge. Harmonies and drums enter on cue and build the music from the ground up. As we ascend the stair, a barrage of guitar and vocal enters with a deep bass that throbs to the groove in the riff. A truly gothic rock sense cloaks the music like shadow garments, clinging to the shapely chord progressions. Keyboards and vocal work with a melodic passage that evolves and shifts under the stormy sky. A rhythmic guitar pushes various chords and progressions along the track as the rocketing beat surges onward. Catchy and delightfully dark, Nature Of Artifice catches the breeze with aromas of cinder stone. You can follow A Cloud Of Ravens on Facebook and Twitter  Rob Munk Youth From Phased Out Twenty years after leaving the music business to follow a career in acting, Rob Munk is back with an even more personal record. Written and recorded during the pandemic and the following months, Phased Out offers a great selection of indie rock masterpieces that we’ve been waiting for all this time. Recorded alongside two friends, who just happen to be writer, artist, and performing musician Daniel London of Old Joy, Manhattan, and Minority Report, plus drummer Joe Ventura of Tinsel who’s also a writer and director. Finding a happy home on the Magic Door label from the New Jersey independent scene, the record was mixed by Oakland’s Chuck Johnson at Cirrus Oxide. The midway mark for the twelve-track record, Youth offers a sense of the whole with a dose of explicit lyrics. This radio edit is safe for the family. It starts with a crack of snare and cymbal to bass rhythm. A sunshine guitar opens with a steady strum-beat that elevates with progressive melody. A wave of vocal washes over with an indie-folk composition as the lyrics rise and fall in semi-familiar melodies. The evolution of music steadily builds with passion and feel as the guitar revolves on the rock n roll chords. Extra layers of melody thread through the mix that mirrors the vocal line with hand-in-hand development. Youth is a happy and breezy song that chugs along at an easy street pace and lifts the spirits with a fun video. Find out more about Rob Munk on his website Get music by Rob Munk on Bandcamp Follow Rob Munk on TikTok and Instagram |
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