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 […]

We have been following colby! for a while, and something exciting has been happening; Sony is now involved with her releases, and the quality of her output seems to have increased massively. We are referring to ‘To Each Their Own’, her latest single. An irresistible nugget of uplifting energy and haunting confidence, the record catapults […]

I’ll confess, the first time I heard ‘Salt’ I wasn’t sure what to make of it. That’s usually the first sign that something exciting is going on. When the brain cannot pinpoint a specific reference, it means the artist has managed to create a uniquely specific piece, a completely new aural formula that’s familiar and […]

There’s a new electropop queen in town, and her name is VIAVE. Packing a bold, striking outlook, the Estonian songstress has developed an impressive brand of synth-powered goodness, blending relatable lyricism with intricate, leftfield-flavoured sonic energy. ‘Blush’ is the perfect evidence of that: ever-changing and intense, the track also delivers a certain amount of dreamy […]

Continuing his unstoppable journey into artsy, metaphorical and sultry territories, Spanish songwriter and visionary Carlos Ucedda has recently unveiled his latest effort, ‘Inflatable e-doll (Part One)’, an uplifting and imaginative pop gem with a precise focus on the concept of paraphilia – consisting in feeling sexual desire for a statue, doll, mannequin or other figurative […]

We previously covered Fugu Quintet almost a year ago, celebrating their latest album as “an eclectic stream of jazz stylings balanced between tradition and modernity”. An imaginative, daring and bold project, the international ensemble made it their mission to shatter the invisible glass between jazz and contemporary genres, only to gain even more elegance and […]

‘The Wilderness’ gifted us with a wonderfully poignant listening experience. Not just because of the track’s evocative character, but also for its ability to spark an introspective journey in any keen listener. That’s what happened to us; while enjoying Bryce Styan’s vivid, cathartic vocals, we were suddenly engulfed in a stream of meaningful memories and […]

At first look, ‘Razorblade Romance’ might appear as your typical dark, industrial alt-rock anthem. Yet, there’s much more to it: penned by London-based defier Ray Noir, the record seeks to scramble the genre’s traditional lyrical references, embracing the project’s queer and POC identity in a space that’s often dominated by ‘old world’ personalities. Growing up […]

Known for pioneering a brand new genre of music called TripField, English producer and DJ Flatfoot Sam has been rather silent for the past year, especially following his 2023 ‘Zeitgeist’ EP. Recently, he returned with a heart-shaking, cathartic and intense offering, ‘Wetiko’. In it, the keen listener is met with blissful, hypnotising vocal chants and […]

Not everyone will be familiar with Shervin Boloorian. A nuanced, spiritual and celebrated creative, he’s one of the pillars of ‘healing music’, a movement that finds its strength in meditative vocal harmonies, nature-based soundscapes and eclectic instrumentation. Boloorian’s latest effort takes a more familiar and relatable path, in the form of a poignant, evocative ballad […]

Hear me out: there are a ton of records out there made by young, precocious talents still in their teenage years. Often those records sing about themes that appear too premature to have been experienced yet. Well, in the case of Joy and the Wildfire, the opposite happens; vivid, meaningful and nuanced songwriting penned by […]

A buoyant, hazy and evocative record, ‘two songs featuring corinna’ appears rather casual on the surface; a mild, polite record with gentle lyricism. It’s only when looking closer that one notices its sonic depth and its understated catchy quality. We didn’t think much of it at first listen, but slowly ‘hardtochange’ and ‘talk about’ imprinted […]