Ludwig Jonsson delivers “No Angel Is Watching” as an explosive anthem which seizes listeners from their first hit of the industrial drum. The track starts its dominant metallic journey by hitting listeners with heavy drums and unfiltered vocal strength. Ludwig delivers an astounding vocal performance by letting loose a forceful storm which combines his raw vocal strength and charismatic delivery […]
ROCK/Review PARA LIA – Mind Song
The musical creation “Mind Song” by Para Lia builds an immersive alt-rock journey that dives deep into existential metaphysical questions. Beneath the introduction of ethereal guitars by René Methner and Remo Ender the song guides listeners into a captivating dreamlike sequence that contrasts light with shadow. Lakesidestudio in Berlin produced “Mind Song” with exquisite shoegaze elements and tight musical execution […]
ROCK/Review BLOFELD SANDS – People
The South Coast quartet Blofeld Sands launched their indie rock career with the debut single “People” while introducing listeners to their essential musical message through both engaging distortion and meaningful content. My continuous search for new music talented artists naturally led me to this South Coast group because their catchy hooks combined with thoughtful political content. The introduction sends a […]
CLASSICAL / Review FABIO CICALA – The Words I Didn’t Say
The emotive artwork “The Words I Didn’t Say” by Fabio Cicala speaks miles even with its emotive undertones and superb musicianship within its composition. Being an admirer of soul touching guitar works, I remained fully absorbed from the first touch of melodies. Through each shimmering extract that is rich with a multitude of rhythm shifts, Fabio tells a compelling story […]
Hip-Hop/Review PoloMacavelli – Message From Polo
With “Message From Polo” coming to light, PoloMacavelli has put out a modern drill rap with a sensual twist, propelling it to a class of its own. As someone who has grown tired of the monotonously aggressive nature of the genre, the unique vibe and flow of this track captivated me from the start. This is drill at its best […]
ROCK/Review THE AFRO NICK – Get There Before Noon (LA mix)
The Afro Nick’s “Get There Before Noon (LA Mix)” is a stirring indie rock ballad that got a hold of me from the beginning synth swells and refused to let go. I have always connected with soulful art, which is why Nick’s wild mane served as an instant draw – a mark of his free-spirited self. That, however, goes beyond […]
ROCK/Review THESE DEAD MACHINES – So Skywards
These Dead Machines have sculpted an anthem of perseverance and optimism amid the pandemonium with soaring guitars and crashing drums in their single ‘So Skywards.’ You are provoked into a state of ecstasy and carefreeness as your body is caught in a mesmerizing tornado of sound comprised of melodious buzzing guitars and heavy drums. At the eye of this storm […]
ROCK/Review ROSETTA WEST – Night’s Cross
Rosetta West’s “Night’s Cross” mesmerized listeners by tapping into the blues-drenched inner depths of their spirit and psyche with raw existential themes that evoke the sensation of a spiritual rejuvenation. As soon as Save Me started playing, the band’s powerful vocals combined with gritty, soulful grooves had already caught my attention and pulled me in. Every single line made me […]
Pop-Rock/Review EDIE YVONNE – I Might
Edie Yvonne’s newest beautifully crafted addition to her 2025 trilogy, “I Might”, has assured her place as a brilliant voice in indie-pop music. The 16-year-old Los Angeles singer songwriter is phenomenal at capturing the struggle of teenage life into music, and her skillset is fully exhibited in this beautifully cathartically brooding new single. Over the pensively playing guitar and shuffling […]
EDM/Review MICHAEL GABRIEL– Forever, a Moment
In “Forever, a Moment”, Michael Gabriel crafted an ethereal electronica daydream that expertly dances on the lines of euphoric feelings on the dance floor and somber self reflection. The newest addition from the veteran Canadian producer stands out as a deeply immersive journey that shines with exquisite detail and wraps you within its elegant atmosphere right from the first crystalline […]
Pop-Rock/Review JULIA KATE_ Fake Friends
Julia Kate has burst into the industry with her single “Fake Friends,” showcasing her as a new pop singer to keep an eye on. Different from most of her peers, the 20 year old Kate effortlessly combines nostalgic elements with delicate genuineness, forming a boiling pot of high energy attitude. “Fake Friends” is further elevated though with Kate’s authenticity, making […]
Electronic/Review AL KENIZO – Find my own way
Al kenizo’s song, “Find My Own Way,” captures one’s full attention as it represents sheer emotion itself. Emotion is an essential quality, and rawness is the best way to describe this tune along with its ability to portray trauma and existential searching. Never thought a single song could leave me to wonder in a state of trance. The feeling is […]
ROCK/Review ADAM WEDD – PEDAL to the METAL
The latest release from Adam Wedd titled “Pedal to the Metal” radiates undeniable charm with an infectious energy. This swaggering rock/soul fusion is a pure adrenaline rush, the kind of song which you would want bumping from the speakers during a carefree joyride with the car windows rolled down. The opening riff is gripping and pulsating which captures raw rock […]
METAL/Review OLIVE DARES THE DARKNESS – In the Club (The Welcoming Banned From the Club Mix)
“Welcome to the Club” from Olive Dares the Darkness brought a whirlwind of nostalgia as well as a sense of intensity the moment I pressed play. The first riffs reminded me of the beats from the early 2000s. Melodic metalcore is what they would be referred to as. This type of aggressive yet soaring melodious metal is what made me […]
ROCK/Review ANNA THORESEN – LONELY
Anna Thoresen’s “LONELY” feels like an embrace from an old friend on a night when solitude weighs heavy. This best sums up the efforts of this Los Angeles-based artist, whose life’s work and passion pours into this intimate indie rock gem to capture that profound feeling of isolation one can feel when they find themself in a new city. From […]
METAL/Review AWAITING ABIGAIL – Bad Mind
Awaiting Abigail’s “Bad Mind” was like feeling a sledgehammer hit my soul. From the first blistering riffs, this Dallas metal band had me hooked. Abigail Hill’s voice is incredibly stunning. She is powerful yet vulnerable, raw yet refined. Her soaring melodies cut straight to the heart as she lays bare the anguish of battling mental illness. I was utterly blown […]
METAL/Review GUS DEFELICE – Starlight
Gus Defelice, an Italian talent residing in London, has outdone himself once again in his latest instrumental project “Starlight.” As a longtime fan of progressive metal, it is easy to get lost in the depths of the cosmos he has created.Even the opening atmospheric swells set the mood brilliantly, Gus demonstrates why he is such a major figure in instrumental […]
ROCK/Review CUTE GOLDFISH – Americana
I was drawn to Cute Goldfish from the point I listened to the police sirens in ‘Americana’, and the bass riffs fully captured my interest. Cute Goldfish features brothers Stuart Smith, Steve Smith, and Kev Garner, creating a vibrant punk pop sound from Northampton, England. This ultra-energetic punk-pop song grabs you by the neck – both figuratively and literally – […]
Dream-pop /Review ANDREA PIZZO AND THE PURPLE MICE – Hidden Figures
In their most recent dreamscape, “Hidden Figures,” Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice have taken things to a whole new level. The multi-genre gem expands itself beyond boundaries, excelling within musical realms while singing poignant twain ridded with mystery defined with further discrimination. This single is a sneak peek from their upcoming album, Transhumanity. One is first graced with the […]
ROCK/Review MAYFALL – Different Lanes
MayFall has presented an emotion-laden single with “Different Lanes.” This rock masterpiece expresses the despair of reminiscing over a relationship that has been left behind but is filled with colorful emotions and memories. Justin Koetsier’s passionate vocals express the struggles of love in a world full of raw vulnerability. The love’s weight blends with the burdening complexity sounding emotionally altered. […]
Hip-Hop/Review PROKLAIM – LSD
Proklaim’s newest single, “LSD” is a brazen, unfiltered hip-hop anthem ready to go viral yet again. The frigate boom of the basslines in coalescence with the energizing drop of the beat signals a thrilling journey, and a grungy one at that. Proklaim seldom skips a bar Mark, Jumping upengages him with a vigorously astounding flow and an undeniably powerful voice. […]