It’s not easy to come across real musicianship these days; at a time when studio work can hide a good amount of flaws or shortcomings, it takes particular dedication to scout authentic, talented performers, able to flourish on the sole power of their artistry. Helena May belongs to such a category, boasting a powerful, evocative […]

‘ReWorks Vol.2’ is a treasure trove of musical influences. The listening experience is rather unique and peculiar, with Neil C. Young applying jazz stylings and fusion eclecticism to unsuspecting pop and rock material. Featuring four popular covers, the EP showcases the Manchester-based guitarist’s ability to immerse himself into limitless territories, looking at music with uncategorised […]

Anna Elyse is a singer/songwriter and producer based in Orange County, California. We first fell in love with her music upon hearing her delicate and ethereal tune ‘Slot Machines’, and have been keeping a close eye on her musical evolution ever since. A poet at heart, Anna took a while to let go of her […]

I bet you have never come across such a peculiar record; ‘Exploration SX​-​240’ is an absolutely immersive jump into the sonic fabric of a single synthetiser, the obscure and rare Kawai SX-240. American composer and musician Kenneth Roberts uses it to compose a full album, exploring new-wave, electronica and industrial stylings in the process.  Pushing […]

Some artists have a special aura around them – a heightened sense of creativity paired with superior sensibility, allowing them to blend the cultural and musical landscape seamlessly, birthing meaningful and boundary-breaking pieces. ELDR belongs to that exact category.  A refined composer, producer and songwriter – but also a holistic creative sympathetic to social and […]

New York City-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Tyler Kamen unleashed one of my favourite albums of last year. Titled ‘Bamboozle Tesseract’, the progressive rock offering tells a mythical saga of gnomes, scientists, and mutant vegetables. It’s Kamen’s fifteenth record to date, and the prolific artist shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Hopeful to […]

Hailing from Austria, LLeow unveils her latest effort, a nuanced yet hard-hitting rock and grunge gem titled ‘Sacrifice’. Contrasting distortions and punchy drums with heartfelt and inspiring lyricism, the talented songstress creates a compelling artistic offering, indulging the listeners in personal reflection and emotional reckoning.  LLeow’s vocals are a perfect match for such a meaningful […]

Taking into account her young age, Izzy Pingrey’s musical prowess is mightily impressive. A nuanced and eclectic explorer of modern pop, the American songstress reflects on teenage angsts and coming-of-age hardship, doing so with catchy melodies and evocative, elegant vocals.  ‘roots’ is Pingrey’s latest effort, a record that’s a joy to listen to; light, mellow […]