Contemporary music offers artists the ability to mix new styles with past ideas and New Romans is a fine example of this. Electronic drums, synths and reverb tinged guitars pervade through the dream like soundscape. The subject matter embodies a serious message but it is entirely possible to get lost in the ethereal character of this record and simply float off into a musical oasis. The team tired to break down the influences that helped to curate this song and its difficult; New Romans could easily could find a home in the 80s synth-pop world (but it could also be too futuristic for the 80s). Comparatively the record can be recognised a fresh new contemporary track (but you cannot ignore the nostalgic vibes it emits). It really is a collaboration of multiple influences! Furthermore, while the soundscape is impressive, we cannot ignore the effervescent vocal line that Blue Canopy provides to this track; adding both warmth and a sense of the surreal. We feel New Romans should be experienced by anyone who claims to be a fan of music; this dream pop record is truly a masterpiece of modern music.

Acoustic music is seldom an artform that allows an artist to hide behind electronic samples and spectrum filling effects. Rather it relies on the artist to bring presence, body and emotion and Marc Clough does every one of these aforementioned elements in Reaching For The Sun. Adapting the proverbial tale of Icarus flying to close to the sun into a chorus that will find a place in your head for days, Clough narrates the struggle of reaching for something new, while feeling like you are failing to reach that very goal. Clough tells this story through precise song writing (where each word, metaphor, line and subject is chosen for what it adds to the story) and raw emotion. The combination of guitar strumming, the simple drum beat and the violin creates a sombre atmosphere for Clough's vocals to tell this story. The anthesis of Clough's vocal tone and this sombre atmosphere allows Reaching For The Sun to appear more than a negative song, rather it is one of reflection and thought. Acoustic music has to embody the elements mentioned above and we think you will find it hard to find one that covers these categories better than this one.

Flo Gallop never ceases to impress and her latest single Sorry for You, Mate is no different. Embracing her characteristic cockney accent in an up-beat, kick back, pop style, this song celebrates losing a negative person from your life, rather than focusing on any of the corresponding heartache. Sorry for You, Mate bursts with excellent lyricism, a subtle, yet prominent guitar part and what sounds like chords on pipe-organ. This soundscape bundled with Flo Gallop's distinctive vocal line creates a soulful feel good pop anthem which flows perfectly between softer, more spoken word verses, to energy filled choruses. Only Flo Gallop can take a wordy chorus and make you feel good about a break up. Truly, this is another excellent addition to this artists growing catalogue.