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“Brutal Heart” is a dark, intense track that continues Catherine Elms’ deep dive into emotional conflict and personal reckoning. Catherine’s vocal delivery is powerful and emotionally grounded, is really beautiful. Catherine writes with clarity about wanting something (or someone) that might be harmful, and she doesn’t try to resolve the tension; the writing style is …

Rosetta West’s “Dora Lee (Gravity)” is a raw, heavy blues rock track with a spiritual undercurrent that lingers well after the first listen. Recorded live at Gravity Studios in Chicago, the song captures the kind of energy that can’t be faked. There’s a clear sense this band knows exactly who they are and what they …

Starry Venus’ debut EP “SOUL” offers a focused and intentional blend of electronic textures, spiritual themes, and genre-pushing arrangements, I love it. From the first track to the last one, layered vocals move with purpose through a landscape of synths, strings, and digital handpan, offering a sense of internal momentum rather than just atmosphere. My …

“I Wonder (for Me)” by Erotika Dabra is more than just a follow-up to their earlier track. It is a pointed, internal turn toward self-repair. Where the first release, “I Wonder (for You)”, addressed harm from another, this one claims space for survival and autonomy. Erotika Dabra doesn’t offer easy answers or polished resolutions. Instead, …

Martin Packwood’s “Beach Street Boogie” is a straight-ahead guitar instrumental that wastes no time getting to the point. From the opening bars, the track leans hard into rhythmic drive, with tight drumming and layered riffs that keep things moving. The lead work is expressive but never overindulgent. Packwood’s phrasing shows that he knows how to …

Rosetta West’s “Circle of Doubt” is wonderful and the music video is amazing. The guitar riff loops like it’s been stuck in a smoke-filled ritual, heavy with tension but also strangely meditative. Meanwhile, the solo work floats above it all, not trying to show off but trying to reach somewhere else—maybe redemption, maybe just a …

“All My Friends (Atrophy)” is a solid step forward for Clay Brown. The track keeps things grounded—steady tempo, stunning vocals, and a tight rhythm section. The lyrics focus on exhaustion, disconnection, and leaning on the people who are still around. Clay doesn’t over-sing it. His delivery is straightforward, which fits the tone of the song. …

“Wake Up Mr. Kupferberg” feels like Jakob The Liar cracking open the door on everything he’s lived through, and he’s not filtering any of it. The production is good and tracks like “Paradigm $H!T” punch hard with political urgency, while “Sunchild” and “A Song Like You” lean into more emotional territory, letting vulnerability sit right …

There’s nothing tentative about “LESSONS OF CHIRON”. bridget mariie’s voice carries the weight of lived experience, and the songs don’t soften the blows. They sit with them. From the first track, you feel the rawness. Piano ballads like “I Am” push against silence with repetition that feels less like artifice and more like ritual. The …

MiQael’s “Love & Death” is a tight, emotional EP. Across four tracks, he and Brazilian artist Anniê build a world where love’s intensity meets the looming presence of loss. It’s dramatic, but not overblown. There’s a real human pulse under it all. “Two Becoming One” opens with urgency: sharp guitars, clear vocals, and a kind …

Larry Karpenko’s “The Horizon” doesn’t feel like just a song. It feels like a decision. Built around a layered instrumental that starts with the crackle of a turntable, it immediately sets a tone that’s part historical archive, part future-facing reflection. The music is spacious but focused, driven by a simple piano figure and a subtly …

There’s something low-key devastating about “San Diego”, and The New Citizen Kane leans into that feeling without trying to dress it up. The song opens in a soft haze, clean guitar tones, slow-burning keys, and from there, it unfolds like a diary entry you weren’t meant to hear. It’s personal, but not self-indulgent. The vocal …

There’s a certain glow to Blueprint Tokyo’s “Neon Circuits and the Mission of Hope”, the Oklahoma City band leans all the way into their synth rock DNA here, dialing up both ambition and vulnerability without ever feeling overproduced. What hit me first was how physical the songs feel. Basslines that pulse like a second heartbeat, …

There’s something instantly familiar yet fresh about “What I Want”. A warmth in the production pulls you in before the vocals even kick in. Sophia Bolinder’s voice hits hard, full of quiet ache and certainty, like she’s lived this moment a hundred times. John Soul doesn’t just duet. He counters, he echoes, he makes you …

There’s something raw and beautifully jaded about “Love Kills“. As Desert Man, Sebastian Gäbel steps out from the shadows of orchestras and collaborations to deliver a solo project that doesn’t just shimmer, it punches. This EP feels like a desert fever dream written with a Les Paul in one hand and a wry smirk in …

“Distant” hits like a memory you didn’t realize you missed. Ava Valianti captures that eerie, tender feeling of growing apart from someone who once felt like home, not with bitterness, but with a kind of soft acceptance. The track opens with bright, almost summery energy that fools you for a second, then her voice comes …

Wotts’ “Better Days” is just beautiful. Right away, the track wraps you in a blend of dreamy synths, loose-strung guitars, and a lo-fi piano that somehow feels more honest than words. It’s indie pop, sure, but it leans into that soft, psychedelic haze reminiscent of Tame Impala without feeling like a copy. What hits hardest …

TR3VON’s “Wake Up The Night” is an electrifying anthem that blends emotional depth with a vibrant sonic atmosphere that can only be described as a masterpiece. I’m sure you’re gonna be a fan of the artist after you’ve listened to this release. Inspired by personal loss, TR3VON transforms grief into power. “Wake Up The Night” …