Psolkaiyn is a pseudonym for the artist who loves bean dip with chips, learning, reading books, dragons, and telling stories. The eldest of eight children, Psolkaiyn creates his instrumental music using the open source DAW, LMMS. The good thing about Psolkaiyn is that he is consistent. He doesn’t have songs that aimlessly repeat or sound […]
Lorenzo Bazzoni – “The Lord Of The Valleys” – intricate instrumental arrangements
The combination of instruments, the epic build-up of each song section, along with some really smart compositional work make “The Lord Of The Valleys”, by Italian composer Lorenzo Armando Aldo Bazzoni, a track that successfully blurs the line between classical music and progressive art-rock, delivering the best of both worlds across its run-time. The track […]
Vasilis Pittas – “Hold My Soul” sculpts enormous depth of sound
Independent music composer Vasilis Pittas creates music scores that are perfectly crafted, emotive pieces of work. He highlights his talent in electronica with expertly crafted drum patterns, eloquent string sections, horns and synths. The single “Hold My Soul” is such a beautifully majestic composition that leaves the listener wishing the musical journey would last that […]
Comboverdose – ‘Decade Three Combplete’ soundtracks transcendence with inspired eloquence!
Based out of Hitchin, UK, about 30 minutes north of London, Comboverdose has always had music ingrained into his lifestyle – from going through his parents’ old records and CDs, to gradually building his own collection. His own compositions span several genres, from smooth lo-fi hip-hop, to soulful drum and bass. Comboverdose’s upcoming EP which […]
StereoBird – “Illuminated” loops into a gigantic wave of sound
StereoBird is a Brooklyn-based art-rock instrumental band who released their latest single “Illuminated” on the 31st of December. Their last two singles have both been compelling entries into their genre. The music here on their latest single is both more aggressive and more subtle than on previous records. Don’t think that’s possible? It is. The […]
David Tv Barnes – “Lost Time” achieves a sublime atmosphere
There is considerable excitement in hearing an artist with the ambition and accomplishment of saxophonist and producer, David Tv Barnes as he uncovers the tools and skillset he brings to every project. His track, “Lost Time” is smooth, soulful, ambitious and rich in different colored tones. It puts the spotlight clearly on his art. Being […]
Night Wolf – “The Distraction”- an innovative and well-sequenced set
Now that we have nearly reached the end of 2020, many are seek fitting ways to cap off this decade in music. One very promising option, is to put on “The Distraction” album – a collection of some of the best tracks from Producer Night Wolf, and spend just under and hour inside the mind of […]
INTERVIEW: Don Hughes and “A Hero’s Journey”
Don Hughes released his debut solo album in 2008. In 2012 he got married to his longtime girlfriend, after which time he followed a substantial period of inactivity. In 2016 he released “It’s Christmas”, which featured original interpretations of holiday classics. August 2020 saw the artist release his most ambitious project to date – “A […]
Don Hughes – “A Hero’s Journey” – captivating melodic articulation!
The evolution of Don Hughes’ music has been a joy to observe. There’s a clear progression in craft, becoming more sophisticated, polished, and also commercially all-embracing, as Hughes’ fan-base is without a doubt getting ready to grow around the world. He released his debut solo album in 2008. In 2012 he got married to his […]
Stefan Schulzki – “Lightness” – mesmerizes to the point of trance
For all intents and purposes Stefan Schulzki can be labeled a rather eclectic creative artist. He completed studies in composition, film music, sound design, and piano. Since 2001 he has been working as a freelance composer and music producer, composing mainly chamber and vocal music, typically in combination with live-electronics, and music for feature films. […]
