Have you ever daydreamed about trading places with your cat? I’ll be honest…I have. And so too has our friend Cris Cap. Based in Germany, the musician and producer blew us away earlier this year with his eclectic EP ‘Unrequited’, but now Cris returns with a more fun and lighthearted offering in the form of […]

‘BURN DOWN THE NOW’ embraces a charmingly unpolished vibe, letting its raw energy shine through. It’s scrappy…and captures a sort of spontaneity and realness that I find too many bands are missing these days.  The tune is the latest from Sunderland-based act NTGB, a collaboration between guitarist and songwriter Nick Thompson and vocalist Gaz Brown. […]

‘Your Face in the Sun’ and ‘Almost July’ are two tunes that truly stole our hearts this year. Both courtesy of ELDERLY WHITE MAN, a rather special duo based in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, the upbeat and vibrant sonic offerings struck the perfect balance between heartfelt emotion and breezy charm.  We thought ‘Only Memories’ would […]

Signing off the year with his latest single ‘Coming Home (I.M.U)’, TATE SEDAR sends a hopeful, charming message to his future self: it’s time for a change, time for a new era of creative energy. Practically, such a resolution stems from both personal and artistic challenges he’s had since 2023, causing SEDAR to move towards […]

It’s been a crucial year for Australian songstress EWAH. Releasing music after a fourteen-year hiatus is not an easy feat, yet she delved naturally into it, channelling years of difficulty and personal challenges into cathartic, dreamy material with expansive lyricism and a hopeful contour. In it, EWAH teaches us a series of cautionary tales she’s […]

A hazy, expansive anthem, ‘Mauled By Lions’ is a fleeting offering; slowly developing from a soothing, ethereal soundscape into a full-on, hard-hitting pop piece, the track showcases the artistic wealth enjoyed by Lunavela, penning records with meaningful lyricism and a visionary sonic imprint. His vocals feel quite ethereal, floating in the space continuum with a […]

Perhaps not a record for everyone, ‘Ö.P.N.V.’ caught our attention for its expansive, industrial tones and melancholic outlook. Add to that German lyrics, and you get an overwhelming, cathartic record that’s quirky and gloomy. Penned by shoegaze/post-punk outfit Super Arrogant, the track develops on gritty and spacious guitar distortions, with earthy, striking vocals crowning it […]

A vibrant, empowering and cathartic piece, ‘Graves’ is a truly meaningful offering, a piece that perfectly fits the end of the year – a time when many of us go through a process of reckoning and change. The willpower and resilience showcased by Hamilton Hound – the talented creative behind the single – is frankly […]

As the year comes to a close, it is often a reckoning time for many of us. ‘What a Good Life’ conveniently caters to such a poignant moment, inspiring resilience and empowerment in any keen listeners. Penned by American country outfit 2Digh4, the track is uplifting and groovy, from a sonic standpoint, with a charming […]

While they define themselves as a metal duo, there’s a surprising amount of eclecticism in inside her’s latest effort ‘Dusty Pink’. Alternating hard-hitting and heavy sonic moments to synth-powered, poignant sections, the song provides an impressive look at the project’s rich and imaginative artistry. Introduced by an eerie synth riff, ‘Dusty Pink’ is actually pretty […]

We had a close encounter with Mirrors on the Moon a long time ago. Yet, we did not forget their bluesy, earthy sonic imprint, something that’s certainly a breath of fresh air these days. In an industry landscape that requires every piece of music to be hyper-polished, it’s great to see talented creatives such as […]

Not all festive records are equal. Some focus on uplifting the listeners, others on celebrating poignancy and its heartwarming energy. ‘Now Christmas Can Begin’ perfectly fits the latter case; penned by Mariele – a collaboration between soprano Ailsa McIntosh and songwriter Graeme Park – the song will likely resonate with a lot of listeners out […]