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.
I can’t help but feel a spark of excitement when I see a South African (let alone Capetonian) artist thriving abroad, and singer/songwriter and producer Gina Tanzer is no exception! Currently calling London home, Gina debuted earlier this year with a cheeky and upbeat little tune called ‘I Love a Man in Puka Shells’. Now, […]
Founded eleven years ago by Detroit natives Avery A. Sims and Craig “Mr. Groove” Lane, Def Machine has been widely celebrated for its style-bending expertise and fresh sonic creativity. Their 2014 debut offering ‘Slam Dance’ fused metal and alternative elements with hip-hop, while 2016’s ‘Get Hygh’, which featured Diggidy, was a vibrant and funk-infused celebration. […]
A familiar face around these parts, Switzerland-based songwriter and guitarist Gianfranco GFN has wormed tunes like ‘Sing the Song’, ‘Supernatural’, and ‘Are You Lost’ into our hearts and onto our playlist. ‘When You Have Gone’ is the brand new single from Gianfranco and Co., and it’s a groovy, bluesy, and soulful offering that, like its […]
The keen reader will gladly remember Prague-based creative IKON. Writing about ‘MIND’ earlier this year, we proudly declared it “nostalgic and familiar, yet interesting and refreshing in its execution”. Now, the talented artist returns with an even bigger record, a comprehensive look at all the eclecticism and the passionate melodies that inform IKON’s nuanced work. […]
There’s a lot to unpack about ‘Louder Than Sound’, although, at a basic level, the record celebrates the nuanced musicianship of its author, English troubadour Blake. Boasting a long experience in the British music industry, with militancy in indie outfit Karma Truffle, he has now embarked on a solo project, something that suits him very […]
A rising force in the Japanese and global pop-punk landscape, Sarina has recently unveiled her latest effort, a fierce, all-out collection of empowering and personal anthems, all charged up with hard-hitting guitar tones and furious drum grooves. Hailing from Tokyo, the talented songstress has been growing a sizeable following on both social media and streaming […]
There’s a curious amount of chaos and fierce energy in ‘SWAY’. Eclectic and empowering, the track seems perfectly at home borrowing from a variety of genres, that being dance-flavoured rhythms, electro-rock tones, or slightly funky energy. Everything plays a part in making ‘SWAY’ a quirky and unique banger, a bop that fully highlights T.A. Narrative’s […]
Vibrant and uplifting, ‘This Feeling’ is exactly what you would expect from a talent like lightsonlover. The record is nuanced and meaningful in its lyricism, yet club-ready and hard-hitting from a sonic standpoint. Built on EDM and Garage influences, the single conveys a certain ‘jungle’ vibe, making it extremely contemporary and relatable. Self-produced by lightsonlover […]
‘Calling the Moon’ is not just a record; it’s a cathartic, hypnotising piece made to leave a lasting impression on any keen listener. Built on bucolic textures and ethereal orchestral elements, the single sees holistic creative Tamara Kazziha showcasing her best compositional qualities, together with lush, meditative vocals which reveal deep philosophical and spiritual tales. […]
A stunning slice of evocative pop-rock, ‘Souvenirs’ throws it back to the stadium rock of the 90s and early ‘2000s, packing anthemic choruses and malleable vocals. Penned by Portland-based songwriter Mike Collins under the moniker Rooftop Screamers, the track sounds extremely high-level, with a crystal-clear, lush production and impressive musicianship. Such a statement is not […]
We had the pleasure of delving into SimplyRich’s nuanced artistry earlier this year, publishing an interview in which we praised his previous EP ‘thirsting again’ as “relatable and evocative, intense yet elegant”. We stand by our words: the Los Angeles-based talent has a great predisposition for meaningful songwriting and eclectic production value. That same eclectic […]
We found ourselves writing about Conchis not long ago, celebrating her single ‘Trouble’ as “a cathartic slice of alternative pop”. It truly was a cathartic listening experience, especially paired with the Finnish songstress’ vivid, gloomy storytelling. Now, Conchis returns with a more expansive body of work, ‘Chapters’. An 11-track album, the record dives into pure […]