Tag: Matt McKnzi

Shake Off the Static with “Shout!” by d’Z & Bernadette Dengler

When d'Z & Bernadette Dengler (featuring Chris Korzec) unleashed "Shout!", it hit me less like a typical single and more like a sudden, necessary nervous system reset. The track, a collaboration spanning the Netherlands and Austria, carries the dense, sophisticated DNA of Steely Dan but decides to wear it to a raucous block party hosted by The Brand New Heavies. https://open.spotify.com/album/58VJ9SBgyY7Mr1vHP69juG?si=gnsjycqTRkKz57cAMDwRwg d'Z anchors the vessel with...

Peter Spacey Steps Into the Light with “All I Want Is You To Stay”

Peter Spacey's "All I Want Is You To Stay" has materialised, not so much as a song, but as an intricate emotional schematic set to a rather compelling pulse. It’s always a peculiar kind of revelation when a producer, traditionally a sonic puppeteer hidden behind the grand curtain of the mixing desk, steps into their own vocal spotlight. Spacey, known for shaping soundscapes for...

Matt McKnzi Blends Mythology And Modern Melancholy In A Beautiful Single ‘Atlas’

Matt McKnzi stands out as a star in coming up with new ideas and evaluating himself. This new song of his, "Atlas," is a great...