We have written about Giant Killers extensively in the past year or so. Following up on their heyday era in the 90s, The British outfit had a lot to make up for, fiercely embarking on a journey of reckoning with their past while keeping an eye on the future. In fact, Giant Killers are now […]

All the hints of a great record were there: from the anthemic, evocative synth-pop of ‘Telekinetic’ to the darkwave, gloomy territories of ‘Invisible Man’, everything pointed towards Twice Dark’s full commitment to retro energy and dark-lenient nostalgia. Channelling a great deal of 80s euphoria declined in contemporary fashion, ‘Telekinetic’ – the album – is now […]

We wrote about talented sonic voyager Michellar rather recently, celebrating her evocative pop gem ‘Home Sweet Home’ as “an approachable, heartwarming song”. Well, it turns out that the San Francisco-based songwriter and producer enjoys a rather eclectic approach to her artistry: ‘He’s a Killer’ is the single that caught our attention, a fierce slice of […]

The keen reader will certainly recall a feature we did for Ren Genevieve back in January. Diving into her single ‘gods to ground’, we proudly declared it “a stunning slice of nostalgia and blissful energy that’s incredibly striking and cathartic.” We also announced an EP on the horizon… a record that’s now among us. ‘tongue […]

We don’t always cover hip-hop, but when we do it’s because the record in question is relatable and appealing to a wider audience. That’s exactly the case of ‘Drake and Drive’. Penned by rising British hip-hop voyager Trady, the track successfully blends striking drill flow with a rather unusual evocative character, making for a piece […]

A multifaceted, nuanced record, ‘The Joy Algorithm’ offers several layers one can peel off. First, there’s the album’s upfront value: a familiar, fierce stream of authentic old-school hip-hop and soulful beats. Second, there’s the lyrical layer, a hidden yet meaningful slice of honesty and empowerment delivered by Pflames’ experienced artistry and intricate personal history.  Serving […]

Welsh Electronic outfit Until The Ribbon Breaks will likely spark plenty of memories in our 30-year-old readers. The recipient of sweeping success in the mid-2010s, the British group might have slowly drifted out of the spotlight in recent times, yet it still enjoys an excited following. Such a passionate audience now has a reason to […]

The keen reader might remember Dara Blaxx, British-Nigerian singer/songwriter with a knack for elegant, luscious and sultry R&B vibes. Often infusing them with Afro influences, the Southampton-based creative was interviewed by Mesmerized last year, when we described her music as an “immersive, flirty, and silky-smooth soundscape”. Well, Blaxx has now returned with her latest effort, […]

As alt-folk indie goes, ‘Emily’ is certainly aiming high. The latest effort by hazy Southampton duo Pegasuses, the track is a blissful slice of cathartic energy, a nuanced, honest dive into the project’s acoustic universe and honest lyricism. Introduced by a gentle yet evocative guitar, the single soon benefits from a suggestive pedal steel guitar, […]

We have a history with Leonardo Barilaro, having featured his ‘365 Days of Entropy’ composition back in 2023. As time passes, the so-called ‘space pianist’ seems to be getting bolder and bolder with his work, gradually increasing the amount of decadence, eclecticism and dissonance in it. ‘Seamless’ is the perfect evidence of that. Barilaro’s latest […]

There’s a great deal of hazy, hypnotising sonic energy in ‘Sun Underground’. A double single, – or an EP, depending on where you stand on the matter – the record finds its strengths in lo-fi tones and gentle guitar strumming, all wrapped in nuanced drum grooves, balanced between jazzy and indie character. Overall, we particularly […]

If you feel disillusioned with the path hip-hop has taken in the past few years, Matthew Reid is likely going to be your saviour. Hailing from Houston, the talented rapper and creative seeks to draw attention to last year’s ‘You Are Happy, Right?’, an old-school, boom-bap-esque album with a high degree of fierceness and meaningful […]