Explore Our Latest Music Discoveries Of Talented Independent Artists.
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.
Chrys Adam – Il Est Venu Du Silence:
Il Est Venu Du Silence by Chrys Adam is a deeply stirring composition that radiates with raw, emotional urgency, delivered entirely in French, a language that only heightens its poetic weight and intimacy. From the moment the song begins, it bursts forth with bright, piercing instrumentation that refuses to hide behind restraint. The guitars don’t just accompany the melody, they speak with it, each string vibrating with purpose, intensity, and deep-seated passion. The piano chords crash in with emotion, not as gentle background, but as powerful statements that echo the sentiments of the lyrics. There’s a simmering energy coursing through the arrangement, it’s not loud or chaotic, but it burns steadily, emotionally charged and soulfully crafted. This is not a whisper, it’s a heartfelt cry wrapped in musical finesse, each sonic element sharpened to reflect the ache and longing at the song’s core.
Chrys Adam’s vocal performance is where the song finds its most haunting strength. His voice is tender yet ablaze with emotion, like someone who’s carried unspoken words for years and is finally releasing them with trembling conviction. You can hear the heartbreak, the love, the quiet desperation all layered within his inflections. He doesn’t just sing, he feels, and he makes you feel too. The French lyrics flow with poetic honesty, and even if you don’t speak the language, the emotional weight is undeniable. There’s a kind of cinematic gravity to how the song unfolds, not in grandeur, but in how it grips your chest and makes time stand still. Il Est Venu Du Silence is not built on silence at all, but on the powerful sound of truth, vulnerability, and burning love. It’s a luminous fire lit in the dark, aching, alive, and unforgettable.
François Marius – Song of Unity (Club Mix):
Song of Unity (Club Mix) is a luminous outpouring of soul wrapped in deep house brilliance. From the very first beat, the song emanates warmth, each synth wave cascading like a sunrise over a horizon of hope. The rhythmic pulses are steady yet inviting, grounding the listener in a groove that’s both comforting and immersive. The instrumentation isn’t overly complex; instead, it leans into purity, layered ambient textures, melodic synth progressions, and gentle percussion that flows like a heartbeat. There’s something deeply organic about how everything connects, as though the track was woven not just for movement on the dancefloor but for healing in the soul. The sonic elements do more than entertain, they speak. They speak of peace, inclusion, and coming together.
François Marius’s vocal delivery carries the message with such calm conviction that it feels like a soft but unshakable embrace. The lyrics aren’t just words, they’re affirmations. Lines are spaced purposefully, allowing the message of unity to breathe and sink in. You can sense the sincerity in every tone, every phrase, there’s no rush, no excess. Just clarity and truth. The production is clean yet emotionally rich, letting the music’s message shine without distraction. Song of Unity (Club Mix) isn’t just a club anthem, it’s a sonic offering. A song that gathers people into one shared heartbeat, one shared dance, and one shared vision of what the world could sound like if we truly listened to each other.
François Marius – Roots of Liberty:
Roots of Liberty is a soft yet powerful outcry, a musical embodiment of dignity, history, and unshaken resilience. From the very first note, the production lays down a foundation that feels warm, grounded, and reflective. The soft reggae influence is unmistakable, yet it’s not overpowering, it’s intimate. The piano glides in with subtle grace, pairing effortlessly with a cool reggaeton-style drum pattern that provides a gentle pulse without rushing the narrative. The guitars are truly one of the song’s brightest stars, they’re not loud or flashy, but they shimmer with intent, delicately framing each line of the song with melodic clarity. Every pluck and chord seems to speak, echoing a sense of liberation, peace, and historical reverence. The arrangement overall is minimalistic but intentional, giving the song space to breathe and allowing its message to unfold organically.
Vocally, the emotional architecture of this piece is deeply moving. François Marius sings with a calm strength, there’s no force or exaggeration in his tone, but a natural conviction that draws you in closer. His voice carries a kind of weary hopefulness, the kind that feels lived-in and real. Then comes the chorus, a moment of pure transcendence. The backup vocalists enter like rays of light, soft and celestial, wrapping around François’ lead like a protective embrace. Their harmonies are breathtakingly smooth, never dominating, just perfectly woven to enhance the sentiment. There’s an unspoken unity in their presence, like a community singing in quiet defiance, in remembrance, and in strength. It’s not just a song; it feels like a soulful march through time, reminding us of the cost of freedom and the beauty of standing together in the face of oppression. Every element of Roots of Liberty, from its rhythm to its reverence, leaves behind something unforgettable: a heartbeat of history that continues to echo.
Dissolved Girl – Granite State:
Granite State is a haunting sonic descent into the raw, unvarnished corners of human emotion, crafted with a dark, cinematic elegance that grips you by the soul. The soundscape is thick with texture, built on the backbone of distorted, reverberating guitars that ripple like echoes through a collapsing industrial city. Each string is laced with a gritty distortion that adds weight to the emotional message, while the basslines rumble beneath the surface like unresolved tension. The percussive elements are sparse yet calculated, giving just enough movement to guide the listener without distracting from the atmosphere of disarray. Subtle but jarring voice samples interrupt the silence at unexpected moments, acting like memories that flash across a fractured mind. The song carries that trip-hop pulse, moody, slow-burning, and saturated in shadow, merged with alternative rock’s cathartic explosiveness. Every note and rhythm is intentionally restrained until the climax, when a solo soaked in distortion erupts like a scream beneath the skin, perfectly mirroring the internal chaos the song portrays.
Vocally, Dissolved Girl doesn’t just sing, they embody the tension of someone caught between desire and destruction. The delivery is ethereal, melancholic, and intimately whispered, yet never feels weak, there’s a quiet dominance to it, like someone daring you to step into their world of ruin. The lyrics are poetically surreal, full of visceral images and metaphorical twists that evoke a dream-like state, with lines that embodies the essence of emotional entanglement and the hunger for identity within another person, or perhaps within destruction itself. The emotional weight of the song doesn’t come from volume or bombast, it comes from the silence between sounds, from the unease in the tonal shifts, from the eerie comfort in vulnerability. There’s a beautiful discomfort in how every element feels both distant and too close, like something that shouldn’t be touched but also begs to be understood. Granite State isn’t just music; it’s an emotional exorcism, something you feel crawling beneath your ribs long after it ends. It speaks to those who’ve tasted both decay and desire and dares them to linger in the ruins a little longer.
ALXS – Jackie-O:
Jackie-O is a mesmerizing collision of vintage allure and modern edge, a sonic embodiment of glamour wrapped in quiet rebellion. From the opening bars, the production unveils a lavish, synth-soaked soundscape that glimmers like a film reel from the golden age of cinema. Yet, within that vintage polish lies a pulse that feels distinctly current, a sharp, rhythmic undercurrent that drives the track forward with conviction. The synths stretch and swell with glossy textures, while subtle percussive elements click and shimmer like the sound of heels echoing through a marble corridor. ALXS’s vocals sit perfectly in the center, sultry yet measured, her tone oozing poise and control. Every phrase she delivers feels intentional, almost whispered into a velvet-draped room. Her delivery isn’t about power in volume but in posture, restrained, sleek, and commanding. The songwriting leans into imagery of quiet strength and sophisticated seduction, evoking Jackie Onassis not as a historic figure, but as a metaphor for timeless composure and internal fire. It’s an ode to the kind of woman who rules the room with a glance, not a shout.
Digging deeper, what elevates Jackie-O from a stylistic exercise to a statement piece is its emotional architecture. The production, crafted with cinematic precision, creates space between the beats that allows each sound to breathe, echoes trailing behind vocal lines, shimmering pads that linger like perfume, and melodic turns that never feel predictable. These choices build an atmosphere where elegance and danger co-exist, much like the persona ALXS invokes. Her vocal layering is subtle but effective, ghostly harmonies ripple beneath her lead, reinforcing the duality of presence and mystery. Lyrically, the song is less about storytelling and more about embodiment, it isn’t trying to narrate who Jackie-O is, but rather channel her spirit as a symbol of poise, resilience, and magnetic silence. There’s no desperation here, only self-assurance. The final moments of the track don’t end with a bang but with a graceful fade, as if she’s walking away mid-sentence, unbothered, undefeated, and unforgettable. In total, Jackie-O captures a feeling, a persona, and a power that speaks directly to listeners who know that true control often lies in restraint, and true glamour needs no explanation.
Jake Gray – I Got Lei’d:
I Got Lei’d is a warm, humorous, and brilliantly narrated piece that masterfully balances wit with sincerity. From the very first strum of the acoustic guitar, the song welcomes you into a laid-back, tropical state of mind. The instrumentation is sunny and smooth, anchored by breezy acoustic textures that mirror the imagery of sandy beaches, open skies, and a heart full of laughter. But it’s not just the sonics that shine, the lyrics are clever and disarmingly charming, turning a classic Hawaiian pun into a cheeky, travel-flavored love letter. Every word feels carefully chosen to stir smiles, and the melody carries a toe-tapping cadence that wraps you in the same relaxed glow Gray felt stepping off the plane. It’s playful without being gimmicky, which is a testament to his thoughtful songwriting.
What makes the song even more captivating is the authenticity in Jake Gray’s vocal delivery, it’s easygoing, unpretentious, and brimming with character. You can feel the subtle twinkle in his voice as he recounts each moment of this lei’d experience, making the story not just fun, but incredibly personal and human. The production doesn’t overreach, it lets the song breathe, keeping it stripped back enough for the lyrics and performance to truly shine. There’s a nostalgic warmth that lingers, as if you’ve just flipped through a sun-drenched photo album from a trip you didn’t even take. Yet somehow, you feel like you were there. I Got Lei’d isn’t just a song, it’s a snapshot of joy, lighthearted mischief, and the beautiful randomness of travel, all delivered with the kind of smile you can hear.
Tasos P. & ChristosK – Ayae:
Ayae is a transcendent sonic offering that blends the raw pulse of tribal rhythm with the finesse of contemporary electronic artistry. The track opens like a ceremonial gateway, led by deep-rooted percussive patterns that feel ancestral and elemental, drawing the listener into a visceral journey through sound. It is immersive, spiritual, and rhythmic, a hypnotic fusion where organic drums converse effortlessly with ambient textures and subtle electronic flourishes. The groove is constant yet evolving, each beat reverberating with purpose, like the steady heartbeat of a ritual long remembered. There’s a sacred kind of movement here, a sense of belonging to something older than words, and it moves with a calm urgency that grips both body and soul.
What elevates Ayae further are the ethereal vocal flares that emerge like distant chants carried by wind, wordless, celestial, and soul-stirring. These melodic touches create an atmosphere that feels both ancient and divine, as if echoing through temple walls or rising from desert sands under a moonlit sky. They neither dominate nor disappear, but instead melt seamlessly into the instrumentation, breathing spirit into the rhythm. The production is delicately layered, letting every sound have space to bloom, while maintaining a hypnotic tension that keeps the listener suspended in trance. It’s a sonic ritual, one that doesn’t just play through your ears but speaks to something within. Ayae is not merely a song; it’s a living, breathing experience.
t3kro – Everything:
Everything is a strikingly introspective journey wrapped in a calm, chilled-out soundscape that gently pulls the listener into its emotional orbit. The production is smooth and weightless, airy synths, mellow percussive patterns, and a melodic backbone that blends seamlessly with the understated beat. It isn’t just background music; it breathes, it lingers, and it listens just as much as it speaks. There’s a subtle melancholy in the instrumentation, a kind of quiet ache that speaks without shouting, weaving in and out of the mix like an emotional undercurrent. The pacing is deliberate, never rushed, allowing each bar and beat to settle in the soul and making the silence between notes just as powerful as the sounds themselves. It’s minimalistic yet complete, like a cloudy sky that still tells a story in shades of grey, where every sonic element is placed with delicate purpose.
Lyrically, t3kro delivers with quiet conviction, pouring out vulnerability in a tone that feels almost confessional and emotionally unfiltered. His flow is fluid and steady, never forcing emotion but letting it rise naturally from the cracks between his words, like a story unfolding in real time. He doesn’t just rap, he reflects, and that reflection mirrors the very real, raw moments many keep buried, giving voice to what often remains unsaid. Every word carries intent, and there’s a thoughtful weight to his introspection that resonates on a deeply personal level, making it feel like the listener is being directly spoken to. The hook feels like a sigh, soft, resigned, but truthful, settling deep in the chest. Together, the lyrics, vocals, and production create a deeply atmospheric space that makes Everything not just a song, but a moment suspended in feeling, echoing long after the final note fades.
Antonio Adolfo – Vai Passar:
Vai Passar begins with a vibrant conversation of diverse percussive textures, wood blocks, shakers, soft skins, and metallic hits, each entering with its own cadence, conjuring an immediate sense of movement and cultural richness. There’s a celebratory heartbeat from the very first second, where the rhythm doesn’t just support the song, it introduces it, full of character and layered intention. These percussive elements weave the foundational threads of bossa nova, jazz, and Latin soul all at once, creating a rhythm that feels both rooted and free. As the song unfolds, mellow horn swells and carefully voiced harmonies begin to rise from beneath, not overwhelming, but elevating the rhythm with a graceful intensity. The groove is seamless, never forced, while the melodic phrasing drifts in like memory, subtle yet powerful. The dynamic control is exceptional: nothing is overdone, and every element breathes. Adolfo’s arrangement creates a landscape where percussion, harmony, and melody each carry equal emotional weight, working not in competition but in deeply intuitive collaboration.
As the song deepens, the piano enters with exquisite restraint, not as the centerpiece but as a voice among voices. Adolfo’s touch is elegant and responsive, echoing the rhythm rather than riding over it. He uses space masterfully, letting silences and soft pauses shape the contour of the performance just as much as the notes themselves. The horns return with greater clarity, no longer just accents but storytellers themselves, sometimes warm and rounded, sometimes whispering through breathy textures, always expressive. The transitions are so fluid that the song seems to evolve rather than progress, unfolding naturally like a memory being relived rather than recited. Adolfo doesn’t simply reinterpret this classic, he embodies it. The arrangement pays homage to the deep emotional and cultural roots of the piece while offering a new lens that’s jazz-kissed, rhythm-rich, and melodically articulate. The result is a work that doesn’t just sound beautiful, it feels necessary, like a reminder that even in uncertainty, the soul knows how to dance its way toward healing.
Dana Paul Robinson – Who Needs Marijuana High On You:
Who Needs Marijuana High on is a song built on emotional precision and compositional grace. From the outset, the atmosphere is soft and inviting, as the instrumental arrangement opens with a clean, mellow blend of acoustic piano, ambient pads, and a subtle rhythmic undertow. The production is smooth and breathable, allowing space for every instrument to resonate without clutter. The harmonic progression glides effortlessly, leaning into jazz and adult contemporary influences while maintaining a cinematic warmth. It evokes the feeling of a quiet afternoon flooded with sunlight, peaceful but emotionally charged. Each bar flows naturally into the next, forming a seamless wave of sound that feels both tender and deeply expressive. There’s a calm steadiness to the tempo that allows the emotional layers to bloom gradually, never rushed, always intentional.
Vocally, the performance is deeply personal, almost as if whispered directly to the listener. Dana’s voice carries a lived-in authenticity, gentle but unwavering in its emotional conviction. There’s no theatricality or forced grandeur; instead, there’s a fragile vulnerability, like someone confessing something deeply felt but hard to articulate. His phrasing lingers in all the right places, letting the weight of certain lines settle in the air before moving on. The lyrics, though subtle, revolve around the feeling of being emotionally elevated by the presence or memory of someone, being high not from artifice, but from raw affection and connection. The arrangement supports this by keeping everything intimate: the instrumental doesn’t overpower, the vocal layers are clean, and the transitions are smooth and unobtrusive. The result is a track that doesn’t just sound good, it feels real. It’s the kind of song that meets you in your quietest moments and says what you didn’t know needed to be said.