Happy Sunday guys! We hope you got to make some wonderful discoveries this week. Here’s a little help to relax today. You do have several options. 1. You can read this column. 2. You can take the “Sunday Chill” Spotify with you everywhere. 3. You can tune in to our radio station from everywhere as well. In any case, we’re really glad to have you all, from “time to time supporters” to diehard fans, and we hope you will enjoy today’s post on our blog.

Bradley Baker – Seasons

After a breakup, we ask ourselves a lot of questions. What did we do wrong? Is it our fault? Are all of our dreams gone now? That’s the whole subject of Bradley Baker’s new single from Cornwall (UK), “Seasons”. In this pretty ballad, the artist takes stock of all these soaring dreams (dream of a shared future, dream of having children), while realizing that the seasons continue to follow one another. It’s often the feeling you get after a breakup: you focus on everything you’ve lost … while the world continues to turn. And we lose all notion of time. The lyric video is a perfect demonstration of this inevitably passing time. We see the main character there, seated in front of a window, in an almost empty room with only a guitar as a backdrop, and we can clearly perceive this feeling of passing time.

About the song, it is absolutely light. No big band or a huge production. Just a few effects that are needed and come at the right time. The writing is honest, and is even a little bit heartbreaking at times. A real emotional gem that will probably suit your thoughtful Sunday mood.

Evan Crommett – Float Somewhere in the Middle

Have you ever felt like you were walking on a wire? As if everything you try is risky? If the answer is yes, you will love “Float Somewhere in the Middle”, the new single from Evan Crommett, from his new EP “Aquí en el medio” (now available). A little tour on his Spotify, and it’s like traveling around the world. Evan explores different musical genres, from pop to folk, sometimes with a nod to his Ecuadorian roots. A multifaceted artist, who today offers us an acoustic ballad, almost like a lullaby, in which he asks himself a whole bunch of questions. Lost in his thoughts, between dream and reality, the border between the two worlds often resurfaces. But his incredible voice, very comfortable in all tones, even the highest, is enough to deliver the dose of thrill needed to have a good Sunday. “It’s not love if you’re not sad sometimes” is probably my favorite line. The song is full of metaphors and pretty contradictions that make it, in my humble opinion, a little writing masterpiece.

Emma Hamel – I Wish I Could Play the Guitar

Emma Hamel, who comes from the USA, immediately seduced us with her fragility and her sincerity. Her lyrics are of rare maturity, and she manages to trigger the thrill sometimes just with her voice. Her debut album, “Headspace”, was released this Friday, and it’s like a beautiful book, each chapter of which is brilliant. Our preference fell on “I Wish I Could Play the Guitar”, a very intimate song about our failures and our sometimes shaky will to keep the motivation to reach our goals. The title of the song is at odds with her fabulous guitar playing, as she masters the instrument with the greatest smoothness and delicacy possible. And it was with this song that the magic worked on us, because the voice, almost on its own, was enough to trigger us goosebumps. Especially on the final part of the song, where the words follow one another, like a frantic loss of control … until those delicious high notes. Poetry, resilience, and inner struggles are the hallmarks of this little pearl, delicately placed in the second position of this wonderful and fragile album. “Headspace” is a collection of pretty ballads, which will never cease to move you, and will accompany your long winter Sundays, by the fireside.

Sandro Cavazza – Shameless

If that voice reminds you of something, it’s no accident. Sandro Cavazza is the voice of a hit that has over 750 million streams on Spotify … In 2017, Avicii fell in love with some of his demos, and it was the beginning of a string of successes, with several # 1 solo singles, and collabs with Kygo and Lost Frequencies, which have allowed him to collect billions of streams. It was with a new solo single that his label came knocking on our door last month. “Shameless” has nothing to do with any EDM productions in which Sandro has participated. The song is a piano ballad, very emotional, and that will appeal to fans of beautiful voices like Sam Smith. With a writing theme despite everything very common, Sandro succeeds in moving us with exceptional mastery of his voice. The production is magnificent, the violin and the piano coexist perfectly with this unique voice. About the song, Sandro confided: “I have always loved soulful ballads so when I for once happened to write one myself it pushed all other songs aside and had to be my next single”. If you’ve been through a painful breakup lately, you won’t be able to resist the tremendous emotion of this single.

Jeremy Engel – Secret Place

Jeremy Engel, a wonderful artist born in France but now based in Dublin, released a new single called “Secret Place”. As a perfect soundtrack for your Sunday, the song invites its recipient to join his “Secret Place”, safe and warm, filled with love and delicacy. The acoustic guitar featured in the track is probably one of the nicest we’ve heard. The elements that make the beauty of indie-folk are there too: an absolutely stunning voice, discreet but beautiful violins, and a wonderful melody that makes you want to escape into endless landscapes. Very comforting, as we gradually enter winter, this breathtaking song will warm up your cold winter evenings, and especially your Sundays by the fire. For us, in any case, it worked. His debut single, “I Don’t Want to Stay”, released earlier this year, is also worth a listen, you won’t be disappointed. Jeremy is the kind of artist who writes and sings with his heart, and this generosity shines through his songs. You are going to have to get used to his name, as it is very likely that you will see him again on IMC in the next few months.

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Hello, wonderful community! Happy Halloween! Well, we admit that you can already find some spooky vibes on a lot of blogs and outlets, and we didn’t want you to feel overwhelmed. So, as we always love to do things differently, we won’t crame a bunch of pumpkins in front of you today. But we’ll help to relax, as we love to do every Sunday, with a couple of songs that deserve a listen. All the artists you’ll discover today are easily reachable through their socials, so don’t hesitate to connect and start a conversation. Their songs are really moving and will make you have a wonderful Sunday by the fireside.

Southey – Leuven

Southey is one of the best encounters we have had this year. So let’s stay a few moments in Australia to enjoy his new single “Leuven”. We’ve made a special connection with Southey, who streams regularly on Twitch. And the time zones mean that he often accompanies our breakfast when he streams in the evening. And it’s especially nice to hear this unusual voice singing in your kitchen on Sunday mornings. After the incredible “Run River” he offered us this summer, this new single is a little calmer, and evokes a rather curious childhood memory: When he was little, he often dreamed of an imaginary city. After describing these dreams to his mom, it turns out that the city he imagined could only be Leuven, where he was born. Always with this very strong relationship with nature, Southey paints landscapes in his songs and reconnects us with something essential that we tend to forget: ourselves. That’s it. His songs are like chapters, which form a logical sequence, and which will feed your hiking playlists. Southey’s music is good for the ears and comforts you as a friend would. Just close your eyes, and its magic will do the rest.

Dylan Hartigan – Gold Rush

After discovering this song, I must admit that I had a giggle. Because I imagined the reaction people would have if they saw me, alone in my office, with my headphones and my personal subwoofer on my chest … shouting “yeah”, every time a new element won me over in this song. I think if I had neighbors, they would suspect me of making a dirty movie. And trust me, with good quality headphones you can hear every detail. In this song, we even hear the artist’s chair creak. So I had to stop listening to it a few times to make sure it wasn’t mine. Cause I was surprised to hear this noise even though I didn’t move (yes, mine is an old chair too). Let’s be more serious, guys! This song is like a surprise cone that we bought at the supermarket when we were kids. The more you dig, the more you are amazed. “Gold Rush” has all of these elements that allow us to call it “High Level Masterpiece”. From the incredibly well-mastered vocals to the understated piano in the background, and the divinely written lyrics to the quality production, everything is mind-blowing in this new single, released on October 15th. I think it’s no coincidence that “The Voice” judge Kelly Clarkson (whom we appreciate a lot, by the way), chose Dylan to accompany her on tour in 2019. Because a voice like this one is unforgettable and you don’t want to miss it. We let you discover this intense emotional crescendo, filled with poetry (if you like talking to horses, you will appreciate it), which is sure to give you huge goosebumps too. Have you spotted those birds singing too?

Angus Powell – Holding Up The Heavy

This is something that we quickly understood at IMC: the universe often sends us signs. This summer, at the end of August, I had fun. I pulled out old CDs that artists sent me over the years, and I came across “Before the Gray”, a wonderful album by Angus Powell. I had missed his music. So I went to see his Spotify, but nothing new. And here is that two months later, he sends us a new single, after a gap of four years! The good news is, he hasn’t given up. On the contrary. He worked hard during those four years on new songs. He traveled Europe (Germany, Denmark), and discovered the joys of co-writing. Written and recorded in Berlin, his new single “Holding Up The Heavy” has everything we love about indie-pop sound. A slightly more electronic production but of a very, very high level. I love these artists, like Thomas LaVine or Flo Chase, who we don’t see for a long time and who suddenly reappear with new masterpieces. This new track is an absolute success, from a writing point of view first. It has been refined and has become much more precise, more impactful. Every word has its place and every line of every verse is punchy. The vocals have also improved and you can feel the years of practice behind this long silence. The song is taken from an EP to be released in 2022. Angus, it’s a pleasure to finally have you on IMC again. Good luck with this new adventure!

Atli – Halo (Gone)

This pandemic has definitely been very beneficial to artists. Because the song that you are going to discover now is probably one of the most emotional that we have heard. Even though the strict lockdown is now far behind us, it still left its mark and left many people in immense loneliness. We think in particular of the elderly, who already in normal times do not have many people to talk to, and who have found themselves isolated more than ever. For Atli, a young artist from Iceland, this loneliness arose just after a video call with a friend. It’s true that the screens have helped us stay connected, but what happens after the screens are turned off? The void. Extreme loneliness. It is this feeling that Alti describes in “Halo (Gone)”, a mostly piano ballad with some violin notes. The lightness of this track is fabulous, almost mystical. The reverb on Atli’s voice is cleverly dosed, and the thrill is never far away. You’ll also find some cleverly distilled production elements here and there, like wonderful backing vocals that reminded me of a wolf spinning in its cage. Good headphones will allow you to appreciate all these sonic details that a smartphone cannot offer you.

Lucas Laufen – Cabin Fever

Successive lockdowns have given us countless little gems. This period cut off from the world was a great inspiration to artists, and Lucas Laufen was no exception. Prolific inspiration and ideas jostling in their heads, here are the daily life of most of our artists last year, as Lucas confided: “It was a really rainy May and I’d just sit in my room watching people with umbrellas and wonder about the broadest topics. ” So as often, in this kind of situation, we take our guitar and start scratching random things. Until we find the words that soothe our minds and help bring out all the torments that may clash there. I think the title “Cabin Fever” perfectly reflects this metaphor. Like a confession of a difficult moment, the song leaves us with a contrasting feeling of melancholy and well-being. All the instruments are played in a very soft way as if the artist wanted to whisper and not make any noise, or not disturb any bird that would enjoy landing on a branch to come and listen to him. Only a cup of tea by the fireside will help you appreciate this little indie-folk gem. Unless a natural landscape does the trick if you are lucky enough to see a beautiful one through your window.

Hello, lovely music fans! Another week is coming to an end and it’s getting really cold in Western Europe at the moment. Weather sometimes invites us to think about the ones we lost. The sudden disappearance of a loved one has happened to all of us, and sometimes it is good to take some time to think about it and move on. We have found a few songs that might help you. Prepare your hot cup of tea or coffee, your cozy blanket, and get ready for a unique musical journey.

Nanuk – Losing You

Music is a very personal thing, and Nanuk writes songs from where it counts. You might not like every song but the ones you do will stay with you forever. Life is a journey, after all!

Nottingham native artist is used to create masterpieces. The instrumentation he relies on in his music is often just acoustic guitars and vocals. But it’s enough to trigger goosebumps. His new single “Losing You”, out today, is a great example. Coping with a loss is a difficult but necessary process.

Whether it is the loss of a person or the loss of an important possession, this process includes mourning and eventually, moving on. This song explores different ways that people cope with loss and how to move on from it. And this song may help you!

A sudden loss affected us at IMC, recently, and this song resonates differently when it speaks to you directly. A sudden loss affected us at IMC, recently, and this song resonates differently when it speaks to you directly. Guitar and delicate fingerpicking give this song a unique atmosphere and make us lost between sadness and nostalgia. And this song may help you too!

The song ends up with our favorite line: “There’s a piece still missing”. And no matter what you do, you can never change that. We didn’t want to make your Sunday sad, but on the contrary, give you the energy to move forward with this little acoustic gem.

Daniel Etherton – Good in Goodbye & Sand

Daniel Etherton recently released a Double-A Side called “Good in Goodbyes & Sand”. We, therefore, stay in the theme of goodbye for this second feature. “When the sun’s shining but we’re all dressed in black” is the most powerful line of the first song.

And it may suit our Sunday mood, which is sometimes a bit melancholy, especially when the cold sets in. Daniel’s style has an honest tone that immediately evokes nostalgia intertwined with modern relatability. He fuses pop sensibilities with a soulful undertone to create his storytelling aesthetic, always excited by the constant evolution of music.

Our British singer also has a passion for arts in general and runs a Youtube video series about art, called Art Club, with Matt Wyatt. You can find this series on his website here. Always very creative, Daniel is quite unconventional and wanted to mark the spirits by making this daring bet: to release a double single.

“Sand” is brighter, and allows it to draw an interesting parallel between sand and the passage of time (after all, what will you find in an hourglass?). “I won’t let you go, just stay in my mind so you won’t die”. You will understand, the loss of a loved one is our topic of the day.

Enhanced by his unique vocal performance, Daniel seduces us with each sentence and distills small doses of emotion with each line, and the whole inevitably gives you goosebumps. A successful AA-Side, which will appeal to lovers of simple music, but which speaks to the heart.

This column has been made with love by Niko.

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Manpreet Kundi – no one

Our Sunday trip begins in a special atmosphere, meeting Manpreet Kundi, an absolutely fabulous artist from the United Kingdom.

She’s done a physics undergraduate degree, but it seems that our artist is much more comfortable behind a microphone than behind vials. She admits that since the age of three, everything has always brought her back … to music!

And I understand it, because I have already tried to do something other than an activity related to music, and it never worked: the call of music is always too loud.

“no one” is only her second single, and yet she shows immense maturity in the writing, but also in the hindsight that she has about the song:

“This song conveys the frustration I felt when the timing wouldn’t align for myself and someone I was hopelessly in love with. But when things changed dramatically, in all my delusion and naivety I thought I could make them feel the way they used to – Knowing deep down it was likely too far gone. “

Like a queen disembarking from a magical kingdom where bats and butterflies coexist, somewhere between shadow and light, Manpreet has cast a spell on us that is difficult to get rid of. And that suits us perfectly!

Melody Lynn – Broke My Own Heart

Girls are popular today, and we are delighted, because we usually lack girls. Here is one of the most angelic voices I have heard in recent months.

Melody Lynn has a crystal clear voice, which gives you goosebumps as soon as she hits incredibly high notes. The young artist hails from Atlanta, like our writer and singer-songwriter Joe Pope.

On the lyrics side, the writing is wonderfully mature, and the artist says that we are sometimes able to break our own heart when we reject the other, for fear of being loved. A fairly original writing theme, and perfectly mastered, with a certain delicacy and poetry that capsized us. The track has been co-written with Erica Bostick, who also has a lot of jewels on her Spotify. Including their duo “The Covid Christmas Song”, released last year.

It’s Sunday, so we have more time to think, and if you’re a little lost, this song might help. Because there is a ray of hope, after all, in this melancholy ballad, full of beauty and tenderness. Love hurts sometimes, and we don’t always know why we put ourselves in such delicate situations. But luckily, music helps to see it more clearly. We are happy that Melody has managed to put her words on paper, to free herself from her chains.

Ollie Wade – Sweet Life

We end our Sunday trip in the UK, with Ollie Wade. This is the third time he’s come to see us. And each time, it’s a good surprise!

Ollie is one of those artists who never cease to amaze us, each release is even better than the last. Like us, Ollie has been affected by the pandemic, especially financially, as he has lost a lot of work. Personally, I can only relate because I too have lost all my clients. And that allowed me to dedicate myself to IMC full time. But I have no regrets and I can even say that the pandemic has been an advantage for me because I never could have met so many wonderful musicians.

But the message behind this new single, “Sweet Life”, is that, no matter your financial situation, or your struggles, you will always find solace and warmth with your family, your friends, your connections, and … your passion.

Ollie’s passion is to write songs that speak to people, that touches them deeply. We appreciate his perfectionist side because Ollie never does things by halves.

This new single is a ray of light in an often darkened world lately. With his unique voice, he sends us a message of optimism and encouragement to focus on what really matters, and what is “simple and easy to find”.

Combining a whole bunch of instruments, including a trumpet, the track benefits from Ollie’s positive writing, superb vocal harmonies on the choruses, and even passionate backing vocals on the bridge.

When the song ends with just the acapella backing vocals and the clappings, we just want to listen again, to get a new dose of sunshine.

Written by Niko. If you loved the atmosphere of this column, turn the radio on and enjoy our “Sunday Chill” program, until 8 pm (UK Time).

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We can’t believe it’s Fall already! This time of year is my favorite, to be honest with you. Temperatures drop and we just want to chill at home on Sundays in comfortable slippers in front of a warm log fire. If only we could have the music to go with it … Wait. We have it! Here is a selection of songs that came out on Friday that we couldn’t wait to chill to.

Zack Fletcher – Compass Rose

Zach Fletcher had already bewitched us at the end of July with his single “The Traveler”. And the next single, “No Moon”, had been added to our “Fresh Indie” playlist. And the magic continues. When we heard the first notes of his new single “Compass Rose” we felt a wave of heat invade us. It was impossible for us to pass by this gem without stopping on it. Third single in a series called “Ohio Reveries”, “Compass Rose” is an indie-folk ballad with a magnificent electric guitar and amazing vocals. And the artist took … several years to finish this song! “I had the guitar elements for many years, and was finally able to finish the song with inspiration from my wife.” Fletcher is well on his way to becoming a staple artist on the indie-folk scene, as well as on IMC. Because his ease and comforting vibes make us want to listen to even more. For a Sunday afternoon under the blanket, the artist from Ohio who records at Courstreet Recordings can only offer us quality. Because knowing Courtstreet Recordings, we know that only quality can come out of their studios. After The Satellite Station and Aaron B. Thompson, Zack Fletcher is the third artist we cover to benefit from the talent of the fantastic producer Michael Estok who’s no stranger to all these jewels. Like a true goldsmith, he brings these projects, these scores, these ideas to life, which become … masterpieces. Zack Fletcher has a whole musical universe to discover, his Spotify is full of incredible nuggets, and it seems that this name could become very regular on IMC …

Michael Lane – Ladybug (Sunset Mix)

We can say that Michael Lane is becoming a regular because it is his 4th feature on IMC. But there is an obvious reason for this: Michael always gives us very, very high quality! And his new single “Ladybug” is no exception. Combining several instruments with complete ease, and always a lot of poetry, Michael Lane delivers a magnificent performance here, both in terms of lyrics and production. Every detail is important, even the song of the locusts in the background.

This is not a new song because it is already on her album “The Middle”, released in 2016. But the artist wanted to give it a second life because he was not completely satisfied with the production. And I don’t know if it’s also for this reason, but with all the changes we’ve seen over the past 18 months, I find that the message resonates well in 2021. The artist explains his point of view to us:

“Life, death, and change are things we all have to go through in life. Everything is always changing, the seasons, the weather, everything is in constant motion and change. I always wondered why I only saw the ladybug a short time during the year, and like everything else, it’s just a part of the bigger scheme of things in the world. I remember sitting playing my guitar, and a ladybug sat on the top of my guitar, just for a second, and then flew away, it was the perfect inspiration for this song. Ladybug was originally released on my second album “The Middle”, but I felt that the production didn’t quite do it justice, so I re-recorded the song, breathing new life into it.“

And he did well! I already liked the original version a lot, but it is true that this one is more airy, delicate, and folkier. While we have just entered Autumn, it allows us to extend the summer a little. It’s also a perfect match for our “Sunday Chill”

John Sierra – The Wonder

John Sierra was a guitarist in the alt/rock band Attalus, which has enchanted the international indie music scene for years. He goes solo and prepares his debut EP, which is extracted from “The Wonder”. A sublime acoustic ride, where you will only hear a guitar and a voice. But what a voice! With magnificent vocal harmonies, a delightful melody, and wonderful writing imbued with nostalgia, John Sierra managed to reach the center of our hearts with this moving song.

It is often said that the most minimalist performances are the best. It’s true when you listen to this song. No need for a huge production or a full band to trigger the thrill. John writes with his heart, and you can hear it.

His hard work and love for music pay off. And this first EP is shaping up well! A perfect song for your Sunday afternoon by the fireside (if you’re in the northern hemisphere), or at the beach (if you’re in the southern hemisphere).

We will be watching this artist closely in the coming months because he is very promising and he could still surprise us in the future. In the meantime, we are counting on you to support him and show him some love on Spotify and his socials!

Kenny Sharp – Home

Last year, just before Christmas, you were introduced to an angel who fell from heaven: Kenny Sharpe. He dazzled us with his live performance of “Renege“. And it is once again with an amazing live performance that we find him on IMC, for his last single “Home”.

This time, the Allegory DC served as the backdrop for this sumptuous ballad tinged with magnificent vocal harmonies. The tempo is slow, and it’s perfect for chilling out on a Sunday afternoon, isn’t it?

Always armed with his unique poetry, Kenny sings the words with his heart, and his exceptional voice could keep me company for hours. The song reminds us that no matter how crazy this world is, we can have one person to focus all of our attention on, to the point of obsession.

Kenny was a rapper, who had too many soul vibes in him to keep them to himself. And he did well. Because we are delighted to enjoy them!

You’ll also love the music video of the live performance to watch below:

Triston James – The House

I had to reread his bio twice to make sure I read “a 19-year-old American singer/songwriter”. Yeah, 19. That’s a snap, eh?

Only 19 years old and already quite a great artist, Triston James amazed me from the first seconds. Those high notes are incredible and his writing is breathtaking. He reminded me a bit of 15-year-old Australian Declan Ryan, who was introduced to you recently on IMC.

Triston James has a decidedly indie-folk musical universe, with haunting vocals and a strangely dark and warm atmosphere at the same time.

We strongly encourage you to watch this little guy closely, because in a few years, when he reaches the same notoriety as Hollow Coves or Harrison Storm, you will be able to say “I was there at the beginning”. A real moment of sharing, punctuated by poetry and melancholy. To sum up: a work of art.

Robert Taira Wilson – Ana

He already came to see us on IMC at the beginning of the summer with the incredible “Blackbird“, Robert Taira Wilson did us the honor to send us his new single “Ana“, released this Friday.

The artist admits to having worked on this song for four years. So you will understand that it can only be of very, very high quality. Give you chills is the promise we made to you when you started IMC. You will have them today.

I know I say this often, but the level of perfection in the writing is quite surprising in Robert. We hear hundreds of songs every month and making choices is not always easy, but I admit that this artist always stands out thanks to his unique writing and hard work.

Once you’ve passed the third-minute mark, the song takes a turn. As if suddenly, the wind had risen, and carried with it the previous verses. Robert begins to strum his guitar until triggering what we wanted: the ultimate thrill that invades the whole body. Ah. We just took a big slap.

Special mention for the magnificent music video, with magical natural lights and colors.

Ellie Meriz – Nothing’s Never To Be Mine

I don’t think we could end this “Sunday Chill” episode in a better way. Running IMC is always a pleasure but I often have two regrets. One, not having enough women to feature. And two, not enough artists from my own country. To be honest, there are even times when I despair, but luckily rare gems still exist here, and here is magnificent proof of that. Ellie Meriz solves my two problems.

Coming from France, the young artist immediately seduced me with the delicate atmosphere of this song, as if it had come straight out of a dream. If I had to imagine the perfect song to relax on Sunday, “Nothing’s Never To Be Mine” would be that song.

In a time when it is complicated to turn on the radio without hearing dozens of singers who all have the same voice, Ellie stands out with a unique, very characteristic voice, which could sometimes remind of Lana Del Rey.

With melancholy lyrics that seem to hide an ounce of hope, Ellie delights our ears, second after second. And her voice doesn’t do all the work. The final part of the song is absolutely delicious and prolongs this unique feeling of calm for a few moments. We would have liked this song to last an hour.

A real gem that allows us to end the week with elegance and refinement, before facing a new week.

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CELIIN – Leonardo

Our Sunday stroll begins in Norway, to meet… CELIIN, and more specifically in Oslo. With a voice that captivated us from the very first seconds, “Leonardo” offers us a polished performance that makes us dream and instantly transports us into the singer’s world. Perfectly controlled vocals and a very catchy melody create the relaxed atmosphere of this track. What we loved most was the touch of electro-pop. This might surprise you, as we don’t usually feature this kind of music, but we also like to explore beyond the mainstream. And this was so well done, we couldn’t resist. A world somewhere between melancholy and romance that captivated us. A great indie-pop ballad that will stay in your head for the rest of your Sunday.” 

Tuarrah – Rhinebeck

These Sunday Moments begin gently with a pleasant little female voice. Tuarrah is a band from Brooklyn. And the least we can say is that Julia’s voice is comfortable in every key. She moves from one octave to another with disconcerting ease. The chorus is more than captivating, and we listened to it non-stop for a good half hour! We appreciate the hushed atmosphere, the discreet yet sufficient percussion, and the very relaxed vibe the track offers, with an electric guitar skillfully woven between two successful vocal harmonies. It’s reminiscent of Mike Oldfield a few decades ago. The track benefits from meticulous production, as the band includes a sound engineer who is clearly very talented! There’s perhaps only one thing to criticize about this track: it’s almost too short! We would have liked another minute or two to develop the mystical aspect. But it’s already very good! Taken from the album “Lying on Our Back”, which will be released in February 2020. Available on all listening platforms.

Cait Leary – I Don’t Want to Fall in Love Again

It’s a rainy day in France, where we’re located. So we’ll spend the day chilling inside and listening to the wonderful tracks our artists submitted.

Are you looking for the perfect playlist to rest on this Sunday?

We found a beautiful pearl to open this column!

Welcome to the wonderful world of Cait Leary from Minneapolis.

An extraordinary voice, totally surprising, a soft guitar, and a discreet piano: it was enough for our heart racing.

The artist talks about fear, and how the fact of naming it helped her to carry on.

It may talk to a lot of people. And with such powerful ballads, we’re pretty sure that she can build a wonderful career.

For once, we’re offering you an entire album to listen to and help you unwind on Sunday. It’s the latest album from Gavin James whom we highly recommend. A true and sincere artist. We had the pleasure of meeting him in 2014, when he was still relatively unknown, when he was opening for James Blunt on his French tour to promote the album “Moon Landing.” A tall man, very tall indeed, with an imposing stature (he’s easily a head taller than us!), who takes to the stage with just a guitar. And his voice does the rest. A delicate voice, comfortable in every register, and capable of sending shivers down your spine. We suspected we’d be hearing more from him. Today, four years later, Gavin James has managed to establish itself on the international scene, unsurprisingly, and you may have heard it on the radio with “Nervous.” This new album, a blend of lovely ballads and catchy pop songs tinged with folk, featuring infectious backing vocals, will charm you with its authenticity and generosity. Enjoy without moderation.

O Mer – Everything Is Everyone’s Fault

We gently begin these Sunday Moments with O SeaHailing from Israel, this tender ballad is a must-hear. If you enjoyed Moby’s work in the early 2000s, you’ll adore this track, which exudes sincerity and gentleness. The music of…O Sea is existential and autobiographical. Comfortable in all genres, he has released his EP “Refugee” last April. The artist tells us that he wrote this song in 2014 after watching the film Leviathanwhich includes a line of the same name. He wrote the song the very next day, and it came to him more as a prayer than as a song. In any case, the result is amazing, and we’re completely hooked. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon, lounging on your sofa with good headphones.