We feel particularly lucky to have stumbled upon HIEN. Truthfully, we are rather late, as the world has already taken notice of her immense talent. Having already been named one of Glamour’s ‘Women of the Year’, the Budapest-born, Vietnamese creative has built a mythical and eclectic artistic universe, quite unlike anything we have heard before. […]

Shoegaze voyagers Glazyhaze are on a striking mission towards scene domination, and judging by what we have heard so far, they are not that far away from it! We previously featured ‘FORGIVE ME’, a “tender and luscious” piece packed with hazy energy and dreamy tones. Now, the group returns with their latest effort, ‘NIRVANA’, a […]

Class Vee’s name sounded familiar. Digging through the Mesmerized archives, we then remembered a feature we did last year for ‘Lemon Face’, a record we described as “an uplifting summer bop that is simply too catchy to ignore”. Well, the Floridian songstress is now back with her latest offering, yet the script has shifted, with […]

Such energy! Such punch! OMENS might only be a quartet, but they sound like an army of furious, rebellious musicians. Hailing from Canada, the group has penned a striking, haunting, homonym album, a slice of pure, unfiltered rock and metal euphoria in an industry that too often prefers to take it easy. No! OMENS do […]

There’s something extremely soothing in Blake Jeanis’ vocals. They just feel so cathartic, expansive and heartwarming… that’s the perfect match for a publication called Mesmerized. The American troubadour’s latest effort ‘Not Just a Dream’ is the perfect example of that. Wrapped in gentle textures and slow-paced energy, the single is the perfect balance between pop […]

Good music has been bubbling away for a while in Kat Marcella’s artistic universe. Embracing grainy indie-pop with a distinct alternative flair, the American songstress also excels in honest, heart-shaking acoustic gems, especially if they involve personal experience and honest lyricism. ‘Snowflakes’ is the strongest evidence of that. An understated, buoyant piece, the song draws […]

Following up on previous effort ‘Me and the Moon’, – celebrated here on Mesmerized not long ago – rising country songstress Emma Forgette now returns with her latest offering, ‘Woman’, a fierce and playful ode to women’s unsung power. Framing such relevant lyricism into vibrant, uplifting country matter and wholesome, fuzzy guitar tones, the Floridian […]

There’s a certain richness in ‘southside thrill ride’. The album itself is rather eclectic and varied, exploring anything from conventional hip-hop to punchy R&B and gritty electro-pop anthems. The only constant is their author, Houston-based American creative Joho. Perfectly at home in emotional pieces, as he is in more uplifting territories, the young artist collects […]

This record will appeal to the classical crowd; a playful, romantic and buoyant album, ‘Chanson à La Lune’ showcases all the musical prowess Robert McGinty has to offer, collecting a whopping 14 pieces packed with luscious yet dynamic orchestral arrangements, ranging from the Christmas-esque ‘Ode to the Joyful Season’ to the more conventional and intricate […]

The time has come. ‘Dear Infrastructure’ is among us, unveiling Marble Raft’s expansive, imaginative and buoyant artistic vision. Steeped in celestial indie-pop, the album swims in lush, ethereal guitar tones and bucolic synth work, perhaps inspired by Cocteau Twin’s whimsical new wave or M83’s restless, uplifting soundscapes. Enriched by the Swedish pair’s collective vocals, well […]

Released just a few hours ago, ‘Girl I Know’ is the kaleidoscopic and trance-inducing debut single from French London-based four-piece Huarinami. Clocking in at just over two and a half minutes, the dreamy and immersive piece of music feels like the perfect way for the outfit to make their grand entrance onto the scene. Infused […]

There’s absolutely no doubt about what ‘SLAY’ stands for. Its title already provides a sizeable hint, delivering an irresistible cascade of empowering, fierce lyricism and bright, uplifting pop matter. Penned by Australian creative and celebrated Drag Queen Kara Zmatiq, the record finds its zeitgeist in the authenticity that’s carried so proudly, delving into Zmatiq’s personal […]