Released on 16 May 2025, “Under The Stars” reunites Malmö’s Sophia Bolinder with velvet-toned John Soul for a midnight R&B gem. A hazy synth swell and brushed percussion paint a twilight backdrop before John opens with a promise of devotion across distance; Sophia replies in airy confidence. From the first stardust-tinged chords, the duet sketches …
The Burbs – There’s No Time For Presents
The Burbs take a sharp left turn with “There’s No Time For Presents,” stepping out of their sunlit debut shadows into something far starker. It opens on a low simmer, muted guitars, faintly ominous rhythm, before gradually swelling into a crashing wave of hurt. Brook Mckeon’s voice doesn’t plead for attention; it commands it with …
Todd Adelman – Western Soul
Todd Adelman’s *Western Soul* is a heartfelt journey through the dusty backroads of American roots music. Recorded straight to tape in his Catskills studio, this fourteen-track album is steeped in warmth, grit, and soul. With echoes of John Prine and Tom Petty, Todd doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel; he sharpens it, smooths it, and …
Matt C. White – Blood Divine
Matt C. White returns with “Blood Divine”, a powerhouse second single from his upcoming solo album “A Cosmic Year“. From the beginning, the song grips you with a dense wall of wah-drenched guitar and primal percussion that feels pulled from another realm. To be honest with you guys, I really love how the song builds …
Tally Koren – Music Is My Life (Remix)
Tally Koren’s “Music Is My Life (Remix)” pulses with energy and heart. Working with producer Omniks, Tally, the talented artist, delivers a soaring vocal performance that sticks in your head. When we share a remix, you know it’s a good treat that needs to be listened to until the last beat. While promoting her “Free …
Emerald Bluffs – Sleeplessly Dreaming
Emerald Bluffs’ latest release, titled “Sleeplessly Dreaming“, is just beautiful and offers a stirring dive into the emotional world of the talented artist, the creative force behind the project. Written in the wake of a difficult breakup and shaped by a near-fatal car accident, this is what makes the lyrics so rich and meaningful, and …
Para Lia – Neverland
Para Lia’s “Neverland” is a compelling dive into a guitar-driven psychedelic rock soundscape that grabs attention from the beginning. With a swirling mix of rich instrumentation and sharp-toned vocals. I love this release, because “Neverland” faces modern social dynamics with an edge of poetic defiance. The song critiques how language is used to manipulate public …
Jakob The Liar – Paradigm $H!T
I just love Jakob The Liar’s latest release, *Paradigm \$H!T*. Known for his unique and powerful writing style, Jakob returns with a track that channels unrest into art. The track pulls you into a riotous energy driven by fierce guitar riffs, anthemic synths, and unapologetically bold vocals. *Paradigm \$H!T* confronts the chaos of our current …
Mohawk Castle – Die for Love
Mohawk Castle’s latest “Die for Love”, is wonderful. Created entirely in his Long Beach living room during 2023 and 2024, this trap-indie-art-rock fusion emerges from a place of profound introspection. The album draws its emotional weight from his father’s cancer battle and his decision to start a family, and it’s one of those albums where …
Francesca Pichierri – Cellule Stronze
Francesca Pichierri’s album, “Cellule Stronze”, which dropped on World Ovarian Cancer Day, isn’t just music; it’s a heartfelt story. It beautifully and honestly shares her mother’s battle with ovarian cancer, letting us feel the emotional, physical, and social ups and downs right along with them. This album, crafted between 2021 and 2023, is like an …
BE|AH – Would You?
BE|AH’s latest single “Would You?” emerges as a beautifully vulnerable piece that showcases the power of authentic artistry in its purest form. The Germany-based artist has crafted something genuinely special here – a track that feels like discovering a hidden gem in someone’s personal diary. The intimate recording process, captured entirely within the confines of …
Coolonaut – Dark Energy
Coolonaut’s second album “Dark Energy” emerges as a compelling sonic response to our increasingly turbulent times. The album opens with the driving energy of “Stick To The Script”, a power-pop anthem that immediately establishes Coolonaut’s knack for combining vintage influences with contemporary urgency. His commitment to analog 8-track recording shines through, creating that warm, organic …
RISE – Dreams
RISE delivers an electrifying dose of nostalgic energy with their latest single “Dreams”. Drawing together the talents of Sam Kinley (bass and vocals), Brian Petch (guitar), Paul Kinley (keyboards and backing vocals), and Alex Mahoney (drums), this Liverpool quartet crafts an unashamedly upbeat anthem that radiates pure optimism. The song explores the universal human experience …
Deflecting Ghosts – Broken
Deflecting Ghosts delivers a powerhouse of raw emotion with their latest single “Broken”, marking their first full-band release since the Kansas trio expanded to include Luke Fitzgerald’s wife Rhema on bass and drummer Austin. “Broken” showcases the band’s ability to balance vulnerability with brute force. Heavy, scorching guitar riffs crash against a bold bass foundation …
Max Norton – Chains
After spending over a decade building his reputation as one of Nashville’s most sought-after drummers, working with artists like Benjamin Booker and Olivia Jean, Max Norton emerges from behind the kit to claim center stage with his anthemic new single “Chains”. “Chains” feels personal from the first moment. It starts soft, with gentle guitar and …
Gilda House – Black and Gold
Montana-based synth-pop collective Gilda House transforms Sam Sparro’s beloved 2008 hit “Black and Gold” into something really incredible. The Billings quartet, comprising Meg Gildehaus on vocals and bass synth, Tony Morales on guitar and keys, Nick Miles on drums, and Sean Lynch on production, delivers an ethereal interpretation that pulses with atmospheric tension. The band’s …
Ratfink! – About Ya
Hailing from Melbourne, Ratfink! deliver a compelling introduction to their upcoming album WHEN U WERE MINE with the dreamy single “About Ya”, and I can’t wait to hear the full album. The Brunswick duo of Liv and Raph showcase their seamless vocal interplay over a foundation of bouncy bass lines and shimmering guitar work that …
Nnennaya Kelly – A’ma Get My Way
“A’ma Get My Way” is the latest single from Nnennaya Kelly, a dynamic fusion of Afrofusion, Afrobeat and pop that radiates unapologetic energy and purpose. The track, released on April 17th, 2025, is a bold anthem for women everywhere, urging them to rise, own their power, and chase their dreams with confidence. It’s infectious rhythm …