Confidence in pop music is often expressed through volume, certainty and dramatic statements. Osinaël presents another form of confidence on “You Are Time.” The song is powerful because it allows uncertainty to remain visible. Its narrator does not pretend to have resolved every fear or contradiction. She simply begins to recognise them. Osinaël’s vocal delivery reflects this emotional control. The performance carries vulnerability, but the singer never sounds overwhelmed by the story. There is a sense that clarity is gradually replacing confusion. The production follows the same principle. It is immersive and rhythmic without crowding the voice or forcing the emotion. This quiet confidence suggests an artist becoming more comfortable with her own creative language. Osinaël does not need to explain every symbol or provide a conventional conclusion. “You Are Time” leaves space around its ideas, trusting that listeners will understand the feeling even when the answers remain incomplete. That restraint may be one of the strongest signs of her artistic development. Listen to Osinael “You Are Time ” at Spotify
‘Addicted To You’ by Koko Nova was riginally inspired by her love of (or rather addiction to) tea and of course by an important ex-lover
Koko Nova is the next buzz in the alternative pop scene. Her soulful storytelling is brought to life by her exquisite sound, vivid lyrics and carefully crafted sonic experiences. Her background in science lends a unique touch to her songwriting: abstract motifs and elaborate constructs. She wants to encourage her listeners to embrace their full spectrum of emotions and not be held back by expectations and judgement: let’s be the sentient humans we were born to be! Koko’s debut single, Addicted to You will be out on 23 April globally. The song is a multi-faceted soul/electro-pop gem with a touch of funk and exotic sounds. On the surface it may appear just like another love song, but don’t get fooled so easily! Originally inspired by her love of (or rather addiction to) tea and of course by an important ex-lover, the song has a much deeper message. It draws attention to addictions in our lives: coffee, cigarettes, love, social media, you name it. The more you listen to the song, the more you start travelling through various visions and feelings that it evokes. Koko collaborated on her debut single with a talented producer, Retro Island Studio, who was able to […]