The general public tend to underestimate the years of learning and commitment that go into mastering a musical instrument. Take the guitar, for example: while many out there may be able to perform a few chords or a simple acoustic song on it, just a very select few have the capability of going deeper, truly […]

The keen reader knows how much we appreciate original, quirky projects. Artists who go out of their way to make unique and whimsical art. Milo Kobayashi is the perfect example of that; a talented rapper and creative based in Augusta, SC, Kobayashi champions an eclectic, euphoric and futuristic brand of hip-hop, one that’s infused by […]

One of Britain’s young promises, cozyjoe seems to have found his own sound, a stream of laid-back, playful and chilled indie-pop with acoustic undertones and a striking groovy character. At just 21 years old, the London-based creative reminds us of a young Ed Sheeran, at least in its future potential; the sonic quality is a […]

Not all artists are equal. Some find themselves attracted by vaporous, popular trends, or ruthlessly striving for popularity. Others are instead more focused on the musical product, breathing and living art every day in its purest form. Nicol River belongs to the latter category; a committed multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer, the talented London-based creative has […]

The story behind Empty Pinata is rather interesting. Boasting a successful career as a creative director and a past musical persona in a separate genre, the talented artist is now reinventing himself through indie, surf-rock and new-wave fashion, signalling not just the willingness to evolve and explore diverse aural territories, but also how art follows […]

80s enthusiasts are likely to rejoice when hearing Star Vision’s latest offering. A stunning, eclectic rendition of Lionel Richie’s ‘Running with the Night’, the track showcases all of the nuanced artistry championed so proudly by Swedish musician Scott van Dort. Known by night with his moniker Star Vision, the talented creative blends classic synthwave energy […]

Hidden within Stockholm’s elegant art scene, Three Small Giants have been bubbling away for the past two decades, offering a personal, intimate and eclectic take on smooth jazz and stripped-back fusion. Championing the celebrated trio formula, Karina Kampe (vocals), Patric Skog (guitar), and Lars Ekman (bass) perform stripped-back, beatless material, both covers and originals.  ‘As […]

Not everyone will perhaps appreciate the sharp, playful lyricism behind ‘HOWTOBEAMAN (pt.1)’. Yet, under the tongue-in-cheek imagery lies a melancholic, decadent truth, one that was informed by Joudi Nox’s dealings with ‘modern men’, as she so boldly describes them. Fed up with cheating and emotional manipulation, the Toronto-based songstress seeks to reclaim her fierceness and […]