SONGS WE LOVED! 20-26 January 2025
An eclectic compilation of the most unique, creative, and exciting song releases from a stellar lineup of artists.
Featuring PINK TURNS BLUE, Wendy James, Sam Robbins, Inca Babies, Charles James & The Rise, Gus Englehorn, Tombstones In Their Eyes, Restless Mosaic, Glazyhaze, and Jarrid Lee.
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PINK TURNS BLUE - Stay For The Night
Pink Turns Blue's Stay For The Night channels their enduring post-punk legacy into a hypnotic, rhythmic anthem.
Driven by pulsating rhythms, shimmering guitars, and a vocal performance brimming with emotion, the song radiates infectious energy, equally suited for the dance floor or quiet moments of reflection.
Simultaneously a heartfelt ode to the goth and darkwave communities and a meditation on the push-and-pull of relationships, Stay For The Night is both celebratory and contemplative.
Forty years in the game and PINK TURNS BLUE show no signs of slowing down. Stay for the Night proves their power, innovation, and refusal to let the night—or the music—end.
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Wendy James - The Shape of History
Photo credit: David Leigh Dodd
Wendy James’ The Shape of History brims with a sound that refuses to be anything less than alive. With razor-sharp guitars and a relentless pulse, it feels like walking through the chaos of downtown NYC—cigarette in hand, neon lights flickering above.
Wendy’s vocals deliver a potent mix of wild defiance and sharp wit, carrying a swagger that’s impossible to ignore.
Drenched in punk’s unbridled spirit and rock’s unrelenting edge, The Shape of History is a fiery tribute to a life well-lived and the stories etched along the way. It’s fearless, it’s loud, and it leaves you feeling like you’ve just stepped out of a legendary late-night gig.
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Sam Robbins - What a Little Love Can Do
Sam Robbins’ What a Little Love Can Do is an intimate and thoughtful musical gem that speaks to the fractures of our modern world. Opening with a delicate piano and acoustic guitar, Robbins' warm, heartfelt vocals immediately draw you in.
Written in response to a shooting near his Nashville home, the song is a lush narrate of the world’s divisions, and how the power of love bridges them.
With lyrics like "It’s gonna be a long road when we look at where we started," the song feels deeply personal yet universally relatable, evoking the quiet yearning for connection we all share.
What a Little Love Can Do is a compelling introduction to Robbins’ upcoming album, So Much I Still Don’t See - a collection shaped by years of touring and the wisdom gained from connecting with people across the country.
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Inca Babies - I’m Stayin Put
I’m Stayin Put is taken from Manchester’s Inca Babies' ninth album, Ghost Mechanic Nine - a potent fusion of post-punk, goth rock, and darkwave.
The song pulses with an earth-shattering bassline, bold and haunting trumpet arrangement, and commanding vocals that flawlessly integrate into its dynamic soundscape, making it both immersive and majestic
Accompanying the album is a career-spanning documentary chronicling the band’s journey. Find the documentary here.
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Charles James & The Rise - Greatest Prize
Greatest Prize by Donegal’s Charles James & The Rise delivers a spine-tingling exploration of inner demons and unresolved trauma.
Inspired by Charles James' own struggles with recurring nightmares, the song taps into the deep-rooted ghosts that linger in our lives. The haunting melody builds like a slow burn, and Charles' no-holds-barred lyrics leave nothing behind- they cut through the surface to confront what’s been buried, bringing the listener face-to-face with the shadows that refuse to stay hidden.
This is dark, eerie, and, at the same time utterly enchanting.
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Gus Englehorn - Metal Detector
Gus Englehorn’s Metal Detector is a fever dream, and we're here for every second of it.
This surreal doom-folk meltdown grabs you by the scruff and pulls you into Englehorn’s chaotic, absurdist world - a place where talking shrubs, apocalyptic vibes, and unhinged garage jams reign supreme.
The track is pure madness in the best possible way. From its ferocious drumming to the jangly guitar riffs and the deadpan chants of “Metal detector, metal detector” (which are going to live rent-free in your head for days), every second of this song oozes with unbridled energy.
Plug this banger in now—you’re not ready, but you’ll love it.
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Tombstones In Their Eyes - Set Me Free
Tombstones In Their Eyes’ Set Me Free is an ethereal storm wrapped in shoegaze haze.
With vocals that seem to echo from the void and instrumentation crashing like waves against jagged cliffs, Set Me Free delivers an out-of-body experience; weightless yet grounded in pure emotion.
The celestial layers of sound don’t just caress—they engulf you, pulling you deep into a fog of distortion and reverie.
Treat your ears to their full album, Asylum Harbour.
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Restless Mosaic - Lost Within This Time Feat. Anji Bee
Restless Mosaic's Lost Within This Time, is a chilling blend of experimental soundscapes and ghostly storytelling. Featuring Anji Bee’s eerie vocals and a lyrical narrative steeped in isolation and disconnection, the track unfolds like a sonic ghost story.
Built around otherworldly elevator samples and layered with unsettling synth textures, the song flawlessly transitions between moments of frenetic energy and brooding stillness.
This darkly cinematic single is the first, delicious taste of Isleib's upcoming album Quality Mirrors, dropping on March 7, promising a deeply evocative and unconventional listening experience.
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Glazyhaze - Forgive Me
Photo Credit: Cristiano Donadel
Italian shoegaze quartet Glazyhaze's Forgive Me is an evocative preview of their forthcoming album Sonic, set for release on March 21.
This utterly atmospheric ballad delves into the bittersweet realities of love and heartbreak, blending lush, reverb-drenched soundscapes with aery, ethereal vocals.
Cascading guitars and an intense, textured backdrop amplify the vulnerability at the heart of the song, capturing the delicate moment when letting go becomes an act of love.
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Jarrid Lee - One Less Face
Jarrid Lee’s latest single, One Less Face, is a deeply emotional exploration of grief and loss.
With delicate instrumentation that allows the heartfelt lyrics to shine, the song creates an intimate atmosphere where the weight of absence is palpable. Jarrid’s vocal delivery is tender yet unwavering, conveying both sorrow and strength.
One Less Face is a heart-wrenching tribute to the memories of those who have passed, and its strong portrayal of loss will strike a chord with anyone who has experienced saying goodbye to someone they love.
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About Chris Roditis
Chris Roditis has been an active musician since 1995 in various bands and projects across a variety of genres ranging from acoustic, electronic to nu metal, british rock and trip hop. He has extensive experience as a mixing engineer and producer and has built recording studios for most of the projects he has been involved with. His passion for music steered his entrepreneurial skills into founding MusicNGear in 2012.
Contact Chris Roditis at chrisroditis@kinkl.com
