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Welcome to Discovery 10/10, where we highlight ten standout artists in every edition. Each feature includes a short, impactful review alongside the artist’s music, making it easy to dive right into the music. Whether you’re here to find fresh talent or just explore new sounds, Discovery 10/10 has you covered. Stay tuned for the latest picks.
Ronan Furlong – Living In The Underground
“Living In The Underground” is a quietly captivating piece that thrives on subtle dynamics and emotional restraint, inviting listeners into a world that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Built around a fluid and intricate acoustic guitar pattern, the song unfolds like a meditative journey, with Ronan Furlong’s voice rising and falling in sync with the natural rhythm of the chords. His vocal delivery is understated yet rich with feeling, drawing the listener inward rather than reaching outward for attention. The melody is haunting in its simplicity, with a chorus that gently lingers rather than explodes, reinforcing the song’s theme of finding strength in stillness and truth beneath the surface. What makes the track especially resonant is its sonic discipline; there’s no clutter, no excess, just space, tone, and intention. Each element, from the delicate fingerpicking to the faint swells of background textures, serves the song’s emotional arc with quiet precision. It’s a composition that doesn’t seek to impress, but rather to stay with you, and it does.
Sandra-Mae Lux – Everyone Else Knew
“Everyone Else Knew” unfolds as a deeply moving and introspective jazz ballad led by Sandra-Mae Lux’s pure, warm vocal tone and graceful phrasing. The arrangement is elegantly restrained featuring delicate piano chords that cradle her voice with subtle touches that echo emotions unspoken. The melody has a quiet tension in the verses and in the chorus that feels both resigned and heartbreakingly honest. You can hear the jazz songwriter tradition in each carefully placed melodic turn yet this feels unmistakably personal. Her delivery is intimate and conversational with breath pauses that enhance the song’s theme of betrayal and realization. The harmonic palette is lush yet uncluttered enabling each chord to breathe and resonate. The instrumental breaks offer space without ego, slender piano lines that keep focus on the story. It’s a performance that combines emotional truth and musical elegance in a way that lingers long after the last note fades.
Michael P Flyer – Save the World
“Save the World” is a powerful and uplifting orchestral pop anthem that blends cinematic energy with emotional sincerity. From its very first moments, the track opens with a confident rhythmic pulse that immediately sets a tone of hopeful urgency. The instrumentation is rich without ever being overwhelming, creating a full and vibrant atmosphere that still leaves room for the emotional message to land. At the center of it all is Michael P Flyer’s commanding vocal performance, which anchors the song with warmth, clarity, and conviction. His voice carries the spirit of the song with natural intensity. The background harmonies are tastefully layered, supporting key phrases without cluttering the space, while the subtle orchestral embellishments add motion and lift. Structurally, the song flows beautifully, shifting dynamics with intention and building toward a satisfying finale that feels earned rather than forced. There’s a real intelligence behind the way the harmonic progressions guide the listener through hope, struggle, and unity, and the lyrics are direct enough to be universal yet delivered with enough heart to feel personal. “Save the World” is more than just a call to action, it is a stirring, sonically rich reminder that passion, belief, and music can still move people in powerful ways.
Damen Samuel – Traces
“Traces” is a contemplative and tender ballad that reflects on connection, memory, and the intangible marks we leave behind. The song opens softly with gentle piano and sweeping strings that create a spacious and emotive backdrop for Damen Samuel’s warm and soothing vocals. His voice has a comforting yet introspective tone, carrying each lyric with sincerity and emotional weight. Lines like “Listen to my words … Saying nothing at all” reveal vulnerability and reflection, and his phrasing emphasizes the delicate tension between speaking and leaving impact even in silence. The harmonic progression subtly shifts through the verses, adding emotional coloration as he explores themes of human tracing and trust. Damen’s vocal delivery remains steady and intimate, never overreaching, and perfectly balanced by the orchestration that expands gently around his performance. The arrangement breathes with intention, the strings swell only when needed, and the dynamics remain restrained yet expressive. The result is a poignant song that feels deeply personal yet universally resonant, music that lingers like the traces it contemplates.
The Kadnus Rusan Project – Virago
“Virago” is a soul-stirring and gracefully composed piece that draws listeners in with softness before blooming into something quietly powerful. The song begins with a gentle, minimal melody that lays a calming foundation, and soon, an intimate vocal steps in with a soulful tone that feels close and personal, almost whispered into the listener’s ear. The vocal delivery is rich with emotion but never overplayed, carrying a smooth texture that conveys strength through subtlety. The instrumentation remains straightforward yet captivating, allowing every element to breathe and serve the song’s emotional clarity. A steady beat anchors the rhythm, driving the track forward with quiet determination while the remaining instrumental layers seem to dance lightly above it, adding texture and elegance without overpowering the vocal. As the song progresses, it builds naturally, letting dynamics shift organically rather than with sudden bursts. This balance of restraint and grace gives “Virago” its staying power. It is confident in its message, but soft in how it delivers it, and that makes its presence feel both commanding and deeply human.
Arye Harmony – Let’s Play
“Let’s Play” is a cheerful and soulful track that opens with a delicate melody which gives way to an intimate, warm vocal that feels both inviting and expressive. The song begins softly, with subtle instrumental tones that set a gentle mood before Arye Harmony’s voice enters with intimacy and soulfulness, drawing the listener in effortlessly. The vocal tone is smooth and engaging, conveying emotional nuance and playful sincerity. Underneath, the instrumentation remains straightforward yet captivating, a steady beat pushes the track forward and the rest of the arrangement dances lightly on top, adding texture and harmony without distracting from the vocal message. As the song develops, harmonic touches and melodic motifs shift subtly to enrich the sound without losing clarity. The production strikes a compelling balance between simplicity and sophistication, allowing the performance to shine through while keeping the overall mood breezy and heartfelt. “Let’s Play” succeeds by combining a warm, intimate vocal delivery, and a sharp rap vocal with an appealing rhythmic foundation and tasteful instrumental adornment to create a track that feels both easygoing and emotionally resonant.
Kat Orlando – Not That Guy
“Not That Guy” is a soulful, groove driven track that opens with warm chords and light rhythmic pulses, setting the stage for Kat Orlando’s rich, intimate vocal performance. Her tone is both confident and soulful, carrying emotional nuance as she explores vulnerability and self worth in early relationship dynamics. The arrangement remains elegant and uncluttered, rooted in funk inspired basslines and subtle percussion, while her saxophone emerges later as a textured melodic extension of her voice. The steady rhythm gives the song a forward momentum while allowing space for vocal expression and instrumental layering. Kat’s phrasing is conversational yet expressive, conveying a push and pull between hope and caution with authentic emotional tension. The production balances funk rock energy with soulful intimacy, letting her voice and her saxophone lead the narrative. It is a song that feels both empowering and introspective, inviting listeners into a place of trust, doubt, and self assertion.
Painted Crow – Heavy Erase
“Heavy Erase” is a haunting and emotionally immersive track that draws the listener in with a soft but deliberate entrance, unfolding with subtle precision and growing intensity. The song begins with a delicate melodic foundation, setting a somber and introspective tone before the vocal emerges with a sense of raw intimacy. The voice is not showy or forceful but incredibly expressive, carrying an emotional weight that comes through in every line. It has a soulful, restrained quality that allows the emotion to simmer beneath the surface rather than explode outright, creating a deeper connection with the listener. The rhythm is steady and unhurried, giving the track a quiet momentum, while the rest of the instrumentation glides smoothly across the rhythm, layering ambient textures, gentle pads, and occasional melodic accents that expand the sonic space without overcrowding it. There is a careful balance between motion and stillness, between progression and reflection, that gives the song its power. Harmonically, the track shifts in subtle waves, gently pulling the listener through emotional currents without abrupt transitions. The arrangement feels cinematic, almost visual, yet it remains grounded in the intimacy of the vocal performance. “Heavy Erase” does not chase a climax. It invites you to sit with it, to reflect, and to feel, making it a moving and beautifully crafted piece of sonic storytelling.
Zoo Sioux – Gimme Wampum
“Gimme Wampum” is a high energy indie rock anthem infused with alternative and punk attitude that hits hard from the very first note. The track opens with fierce pounding drums and distorted guitar that establish a relentless distorted rhythm, pulling the listener into its urgent and defiant energy. Zoo Sioux’s raw and emotive vocals enter with unfiltered intensity and a tone that is gritty yet vulnerable, conveying a sense of personal rebellion and identity under pressure. The instrumentation is tight and cohesive, with the drum beat acting as the engine, propelling the guitar and bass forward while leaving space for the vocal to slice through with emotional force. The arrangement builds dynamically, adding layers of harmonic tension. There is an uncompromising momentum throughout, yet the song also breathes when needed, introducing brief breakdowns of pulsing grooves. It is a track that balances raw power with thoughtful structuring for maximum impact, making it both a cathartic and controlled experience.
Stephan Folkes – Say It Like You Mean It (Longer Version)
“Say It Like You Mean It (Longer Version)” is a bold, emotionally layered alternative pop track that builds itself around sincerity, restraint, and rhythmic elegance. From its opening moments, the song creates a late night atmosphere with a pulsing groove and warm instrumental textures that carry a sense of vulnerability and reflection. Stephan Folkes enters with a stunning vocal presence, balancing smooth falsetto lines with more grounded emotional tones, delivering each word with clarity and care. The vocal performance stands out for its fluid control and soulful authenticity, allowing the emotion to seep through without ever tipping into melodrama. The arrangement supports that intimacy with deliberate pacing, clean percussion, and subtle harmonic movement that rises and falls with natural ease. What makes this version feel so powerful is its expanded runtime, which gives the music room to breathe and stretch emotionally. Rather than chasing a big hook, the track leans into emotional buildup, using dynamic restraint and lyrical openness to create an arc that feels personal and sincere. Every instrumental flourish and vocal inflection serves a purpose, making the entire piece feel intentional and alive with meaning.