From yearning for love and standing up for yourself to exploring the modern world’s relationship with technology, emotional explorations are the core of this week’s NMF picks.
Jordan Davis – “Steady Flame”
ACM and CMA Award-winning Louisiana native Jordan Davis pairs relatable storytelling and compelling sonics on latest single “Steady Flame.”
Reuniting with fellow songwriters Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins and Matt Jenkins, emotive vocals take centre stage as the gentle melody builds slowly and steadily to capture intimacy and resonance in one.
A collaborative anthem that builds on a creative partnership that has helped shape some of Davis’ most memorable music, the track offers an enchanting glimpse of what’s coming next from Davis.
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Lola Blue – “your hand in mine”
Los Angeles-based indie artist Lola Blue reflects on long-distance love and the quiet lessons of separation on “your hand in mine.”
With lush vocals layered upon pulsing beats and shimmering melodies, the dreamy offering unfurls themes of girlhood, growth and self-discovery, wrapped in her signature hazy alt-pop.
Inspired by her own experience with a long-distance relationship, the track encapsulates the bittersweetness of yearning for someone while also unveiling the new ways you can experience love.
With the latest track expanding Blue’s nostalgia-laced artistry, she continues to build an immersive world rooted in vibrant sonics and relatable songwriting.
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Native James – “DUMB BRUDDAH”
AIM-Award-winning artist Native James releases defiant offering “DUMB BRUDDAH,” capturing the feeling of being at your emotional limit.
Shaped as a callout to those that disregard you and put you down, the striking and empowering production is all about taking back your power and standing up for yourself.
Built on an old school style nu-metal riff, the track blends signature vocals and profound songwriting as Native commands attention from beginning to end, elevated by gritty visuals filmed and directed by Thomas Brooker.
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Jim Perkins – “Disappearing”
British composer Jim Perkins unveils layered single “Disappearing,” from his upcoming EP, We Are All Ghosts Now.
Built on string, piano and powerful vocals, the innovative offering explores the relatable confusion and uncertainty as technology begins to take over the running of the world.
Laden with vivid imaginations grounded in the reality of the modern era, the track encapsulates a dystopian vibe, wrapped in stripped back sonics and an enticing yet emotive story that immediately has your attention.
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