HALLOWEEN SPOOKFESTS, CHRISTMAS BOPS & BOHEMIAN BLUES: NEW MUSIC

Halloween spookfests, Christmas bops and bohemian blues.

Composer Randall Breneman joins forces with singer-songwriter Jake Field for a retro-leaning, Halloween-ready spookfest, spanning 50s high school rock ‘n’ roll, New Orleans swamp jazz and Boogieman party pop. Stars organ, theremin, screaming sax, beastly male vocals and trembling tremolo guitar.

Putting a contemporary spin on Christmas themes, get set for the season with this fun, festive selection of pop, R&B, hip hop and trap. Bouncy arrangements are built around driving beats, warm synths, indie-inspired guitars and shimmering sleigh bells.

Discover empowering pop house courtesy of Jamiroquai-approved songwriter/producer Boy From Manchester. Features catchy synth leads, M1 piano, bold bass, drum machines and a mix of emotional female vocals and vocal samples.

Bright boogie-woogie piano pieces created by dream team David Tobin and Jeff Meegan. Rocking arrangements feature groovy jazz piano, happy horns, guitar, upright bass and drums.

World-renowned percussionist Paul Clarvis and Chapman Stick legend Nick Beggs present a set inspired by systems music and technology. Mesmeric Chapman stick motifs join marimba patterns, quirky synths, guitar arpeggios, shakers and retro arcade game fx.

Extending from much-loved carols to magical pieces from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Patrick Hawes’ festive selection centres woodwind with heart-warming results. Supporting spirited woodwind are horns, piano and percussion.

Sydney duo Racing Birds evolve their sound across a gritty, retro-inspired set blending alt-country, rock ‘n’ roll and bohemian blues. Songs are powered by acoustic, slide and electric guitars, bass, drums and soaring male vocals.

Positive hip hop meets hypnotic trap in this energetic and impactful album from rapper, producer and songwriter Nutty P. Built around uplifting and playful lead synth, arrangements feature 808 bass, synth pads and hard-hitting drums.

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