Arrow Kids – Hold Me Like That

A raucous rock vibe dominates while being supported by synth elements and an emotional vocal. The track has a huge arena sound to it which reminds me of Big Data. The vocals of Kenny Fleetwood in the verse sections has a certain vulnerability to them. However the vocals hit hard and direct in the chorus to make a sure fit hit. ‘Hold Me Like That’ can be found on their newly released EP, Care More.

Moncrieff – Playloud

A little anarchy is needed to change things up sometimes. Moncrieff has crafted a very addicting tune that doesn’t hold anything back. It’s in your face anthem with a bit of Pixies energy (think ‘Where Is My Mind’ vibe). The drums and guitar are first-class and overall production is killer. Moncrieff is singer/songwriter based in Ireland.

Lyrics:
We’re all living in a simulation
Taking pills for over stimulation
Talking to avoid the conversation
When September ends we will awaken

And every president is on the payroll
If you wear a uniform then what you say goes
I’m a fucking unicorn if i say so

We chase our dreams while you spread your lies
Build castles in the sky
Heaven knows we’re all gonna die

So fuck your opinions
And fuck your decisions
And fuck politicians
And fuck your permission

We lost our minds
We’re feeling better now
The kids are high
And they’re never coming down

Generation z - expectations high
I'll decide how i wanna waste my life
Flipping through the pages read between the lines
Mass incarceration of the youth’s your crime

We chase our dreams while you spread your lies
Build castles in the sky
Heaven knows we’re all gonna die

So fuck your opinions
And fuck your decisions
And fuck politicians
And fuck your permission
We lost our minds
We’re feeling better now
The kids are high
And they’re never coming down

Big Black Delta – Vessel

Always a good week when new Big Black Delta music drops especially when it’s his forth full length album aptly named ‘4’. My favorite tracks from Jonathan Bates (aka Big Black Delta) are the up beat tempo tracks with his vocals and a splash of melancholy. It’s those tracks that connect for me and ‘Vessel’ is one of them. ‘Vessel’ has a sweet undercurrent of sadness but locked in a lovely melody. Favorite line in the track ‘All I get are lessons, Through a broken heart’.