C4C has unveiled The Shepherd, a captivating folk-hop beat tape that merges experimental folk-pop with psychedelic, dreamlike sounds. The project weaves a meandering, melodic tone—folky yet fluid, melodic yet bold—that takes listeners on an immersive journey. With its distinctive and timeless atmosphere, The Shepherd offers an easy, almost hypnotic listening experience, setting itself apart with a unique and unmistakable sound. Jesse Aymon Dettwiler, better known as C4C, is a multi-instrumentalist composer and music producer from Switzerland, widely recognized as the pioneer of Folk-Hop. Blending distinctive folk elements with the laid-back grooves of hip-hop, C4C crafts soothing, organic instrumentals that defy easy categorization. The Shepherd, a folk-hop beat tape by C4C Born in Lens, northern France, on December 13, 1997, to an Australian mother and Swiss German father, Dettwiler draws from a rich cultural background. After completing ten years of music education, he began recording music in May 2013, driven by his ambition to one day work as a sound engineer. Over the years, his creative output has spanned an impressive range of genres, including indie folk, hip-hop, classical, jazz, reggae, opera, ambient, trap bass, and electro house. By late 2018, following the release of over 200 projects on Bandcamp, Dettwiler […]
From Surgery to Stage: How Nate Franchesco Turned Recovery Into Art
By Riley Vaughn Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist Nate Franchesco is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting names in genre-blending instrumental music. With a rare ability to shift from soulful jazz and cinematic soundscapes to fiery rock and expressive flamenco lines—all within the same set—Nate is carving out a lane that’s entirely his own. What sets him apart is more than just technical skill. Nate’s story is layered with perseverance and passion—most notably his comeback after undergoing ACDF spinal surgery, a life-altering procedure that would’ve sidelined most musicians. Instead of slowing down, Nate channeled his recovery into creative energy, resulting in some of his most dynamic work to date. Recently featured on KTLA Los Angeles, AP News, and multiple FOX and CBS affiliates through EIN Presswire, Nate’s name is steadily making its way across major outlets—and for good reason. His growing catalog includes tracks like “Tightrope Swing,” “The Prelude,” “Domador de Toros,” and the hypnotic “Eastway Train”—each demonstrating his instinctive sense of feel, phrasing, and genre-hopping command. A true musician’s musician, Nate doesn’t just play instruments—he speaks through them. Whether it’s guitar, drums, mandolin, piano, bass, or harmonica, his improvisational intuition and polished phrasing are consistently top-tier. In an industry […]
Music Mirror reflects on latest single Joy! by Ollyi.on
The new single by UK based musician and songwriter Ollyi.on is called Joy!, which celebrates this positive and hard-won emotional state. Ollyi.on is a singer/songwriter and producer based in Farnborough, Hants in the U.K who plays the flute, saxophone, keyboards, bass, guitar, drums, violin, trumpet and harmonica. As a multi-instrumentalist, it is not surprising that jazz has inspired his prolific songwriting to date. Ollyi.on started jamming with friends from an early age and has always been excited by music. On living in Switzerland in 2013, Ollyi.on says “I was inspired by the breath-taking sceneries and sheer beauty of the cities which gave me fresh inspiration to write and make new music”. Ollyi.on initially began recording with the producer Dom Tosh of Relief Studio in Switzerland. He then moved to London to collaborate with Andy Whitmore (Peter Andre, Atomic Kitten, Michele Gayle, Elton John, Boy George, Eternal) at Greystoke Studios in Ealing, London. With songs focusing on encouragement and positivity, Ollyi.on says “I believe there is some mileage in singing these types of songs today and encouraging people to have a positive outlook to life regardless of the situation”. Ollyi.on’s latest single is entitled Joy! and was engineered by Andy Hughes, […]