I have been listening to music since I can remember: every genre, every artist, every edgy and niche subculture.
I am a great listener: I take pride in discovering unheard gems, trying to connect with their authors.
It never gets old, really… somehow, music keeps hypnotising us, surprising us, always, always offering something new. Must be some sort of magic.
We are familiar with R.M. Hendrix’s eclectic and leftfield artistry. In fact, we do cherish a lot of his records; exploring alternative, industrial landscapes with gloomy post-punk energy, the Iceland-based creative champions a unique sonic formula, one that’s never obvious or repetitive. ‘YUKS’ expands on the same theme, both from a lyrical and sonic standpoint. […]
Not all albums need to be ground-breaking. Some just aim to deliver a slice of heartwarming simplicity and intriguing lyricism. That’s exactly what one encounters in ‘Things Found In Books’, the latest effort by industry voyagers Yvonne Lyon and Boo Hewerdine. Both highly respected songwriters and vocalists, the pair unveils today what can be considered […]
“Wait a second: you are telling me that Wotts spent the last few years building a recognizable, lush and eclectic sonic branding, only to throw it all away, jumping into vintage-flavoured poop-rock territories?” – that’s how I quickly reacted to ‘NOT US’. Marking a significant shift in Wotts’ artistic universe, the single sees the Canadian […]
There’s a lot to discover in ‘Collected Pieces’. A series of evocative, wholesome and playful indie-rock pieces, the record approaches its material with a rather poppy character, allowing fuzzy and luscuous guitar tones next to melodious, relatable storylines, something that we are confident will help Aluminum Boys reach a wider audience. The California-based duo is […]
There’s a great deal of reflection and poignancy in ‘The Impossible’. Born out of an old composition from La Rosa’s previous album, the new single takes a definite step forward, giving us a glimpse of Philip’s newly-found artistry. Back after a three-year hiatus, the Australian talent managed to reconnect to his creative self, enduring a […]
‘Chest Pains’ is a rather interesting offering. While its lyricism is playful, sultry and relatable, its overarching sonic aura is remarkably haunting and intense, placing romantic attraction into a destructive, cathartic framework, one that inspired Australian voyager TRYHARD to comeback on the international scene with a potent, vibrant and anthemic EDM piece. Built over main […]
Operating firmly on the fringe, Antoine Guigan is what we’d define as a sonic voyager, an adventurous composer and producer with a keen eye for eclecticism and bold aural explorations. His music bears the fruits of such character, with diverse forays into electronica and avant-garde territories. ‘NO PANTS ALLOWED’ is the strongest evidence of that: […]
Missing from our pages for just over a year, British songstress Eden Dawn returns today with her latest effort, ‘Crossroads’, a playful take on an imaginative scenario wrapped in elegant atmospheres and eclectic production. Crafted by Dawn entirely, the single is her first release after having completed studies in music production – safe to say, […]
We appreciate it when a record has both strong lyricism and incredible production. ‘Young Man’ fits that paradigm perfectly, laying buttery-smooth and meaningful vocals by Kansas City-based creative Highrise, and infectious, catchy production by prominent duo Kontrabandz. The pair does a good job of packing lush, chill vibes with vibrant and cathartic songwriting, sending a […]
Following up on her 2023 debut ‘Born in a Bad Way’, American songstress River Toussaint returns today with a haunting, majestic and sultry anthem, a slice of sonic darkness and aural catharsis, ‘Put Down For Love’. The keen reader might be familiar with her, being the solo project of wht.rbbt.obj’s frontwoman. Leaving fuzzy guitars and […]
An honest, cathartic piece, ‘God, We Tried’ marks Charlotte OC’s long-awaited comeback on the global pop scene. Following up on her 2021 album ‘Here Comes Trouble’, the talented British songstress returns with newly-found honesty and lyrical authenticity, informed by a painful yet transformative personal experience. As Charlotte OC explains: “This song is deeply personal to […]
Searching for authenticity, Sophia Kaloustian seeks to move on from a past relationship, reconnecting with her inner self and taking a step towards growth and resilience. Sounds familiar? We bet it does; steeped in relatable experiences and inspiring imagery, ‘Used To Breathe’ takes that very same concept, then translates it into musical terms. Kaloustian’s latest […]