It’s like listening to a familiar song, but in a new rendition of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On,” as Cheryl Craigie brings her own voice to the performance. It’s respectful and yet personal. The song is distinguished by her vocals. Her voice is quiet and self-assured, with each word sounding sincere. She feels as though she truly grasps the message […]
Pop-Rock/Review Bardi Johannsson X d’Ant – Staring at Nothing
Bardi Johannsson and d’Ant have released their first collaborative song, and it’s one of those songs that slowly seizes you. It doesn’t have to be loud and demanding. Rather, it grabs your attention naturally and holds it as it progresses. The song has a soft and dreamy feeling from beginning to end. It is slow and quiet rather than hurried, and […]
Pop/Review Ana April – Revolution
Revolution is a natural song that grabs attention from the get-go by Ana April. It looks lively, fresh, and vibrant, but not overpowering. It’s quite something that draws you in so fast, and before you know it, you’re loving the song and its easy charm. The song’s focus is her voice. It is expressive and emotional, and each line is […]
ROCK/Review The Spitting Pips – Green Eyes
The Spitting Pips have released a track named Green Eyes, and it’s one of these which instantly makes you feel better. It is vibrant and brings a sense of “enjoy the moment”. The band from Llandudno have put their heart into every aspect of the song, as you can hear. The song is so engaging that it immediately captures you. […]
Synth-Pop/Review The New Citizen Kane – metalLIC
From the opening bars of the new song metaLLIC, The New Citizen Kane draws you into a late-night vibe. The track has a mysterious quality, but it’s also easy to get into. It’s a song for quiet times, when the rest of the world is still. The bass line is what drives the song. It is consistent and assured in […]
FOLK ROCK/Review Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends – John in Roses’ Deep
Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends’ new song, John in Roses’ Deep, draws you into its narrative from the first bars. It is like reading an old story that has been told many times and is being shared again with sincerity. It’s a book that feels like it’s been waiting a long time to be read. The vocals are one […]
Pop/Review Aurealis – Cursed
Cursed is Aurealis’ new song and it’s truly captivating from start to finish. At the same time, there’s something intriguing and a little bit sinister about it, but that’s what makes it hard to overlook. It’s a song that will stick with you after it ends. One of the biggest elements of the track are the synths. Their rich and […]
ROCK/Review Teanko – We still believe the voice
We Still Believe the Voice was a pleasant surprise from TEANKO. It’s honest from the start, which is something you’ll notice almost immediately. The song doesn’t try too hard to impress. Rather, it gently draws you in and stays with you even after you have stopped listening. The song’s heart is the vocals. TEANKO’s singing is confident, coming from years […]
Pop/Review MrGeorge – Wake up
MrGeorge’s new song Wake Up is a song that makes you feel like you are beginning a new day with a positive feeling. It has energy from the start, it makes you want to get up and enjoy the moment. It is a way to attract attention in a natural manner that still provides a strong direction to the song. […]
Metal/Review Blood of the Argonaut – A Light Went On
Blood of the Argonaut’s new song, A Light Went On, catches your ear the first time. It gets going quickly and doesn’t slowly build up. Rather, it comes in with a nice kick and maintains it throughout the song. It’s a song that requires close listening. One of the best features of the song is the vocals. The singing alternates […]
Pop-Rock/Review Reetoxa – Demand Perfection
The new song from Reetoxa is fun from the start with the title Demand Perfection. It’s light and easy, even though it’s discussing some modern issues. It’s a song that makes you smile before you even realise what is making you smile. The song wouldn’t be nearly as effective without Jason McKee’s vocals. He sings with a relaxed and personal […]
ROCK/Review CAR287 – Muddy Waters
From the start, CAR287’s song Muddy Waters makes an impact. The energy in the opening is strong, and it grabs the listener’s interest. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to crank up the volume and keep it there. The song carries that same feeling throughout. One of the highlights of the song is the guitar playing. It’s […]
Pop-Rock/Review Sean MacLeod – I’ve Seen You Around
“I’ve Seen You Around” is a new single from Sean MacLeod, and it’s like discovering a new place where you didn’t know it existed. It has a quiet and unusual feeling that draws you in instead of pushing you away. It’s never predictable where the song will take you and that unpredictability makes it interesting. One of the most noticeable […]
Pop-Rock/Review Franklin Gotham – Lisboa
I was hooked on Franklin Gotham’s new song Lisboa from the first listen. The track has a light, easy feeling throughout, encouraging you to pause to appreciate the moment. The song sounds like it’s always on the move, never lingering long in any one position. The vocals really carry the song. The singing is so memorable, it just doesn’t go […]
ROCK/Review Mercy Kelly – Summer of Silence
The new EP from Mercy Kelly, Summer of Silence, is one that gradually builds upon itself. Listening to the four songs, you begin to see how confident the band is. They appear to be at ease as a team. There is no rush at all, and that relaxed attitude is a key part of why it works well. Breathe For […]
ROCK/Review Fiona Amaka – Justified
Fiona Amaka’s new song Justified got me in the right mood. It’s a song that makes you take a moment to listen. It has a comfortable feeling all throughout the track, like you’re with someone you know, and that someone knows you as well. The first thing that comes to mind is her voice. The song feels natural and honest, […]
Pop-Rock/Review LY@TT (pronounced “Late”) – Song for Pete Ham
LY@TT have released “Song for Pete Ham,” and it’s one of those songs that will live in your head for a long time after it has concluded. It’s a homage to a musician whose songs touched so many of those who followed. The care and respect can be heard throughout. All parts are genuine, and none try to be more […]
ROCK/Review Baïki – KosmoX
Songs that get you moving, and songs that get you thinking as you move. BAÏKI’s “KosmoX” manages to do both at once, which is no easy feat. The bassline and percussion are punchy from the get-go and never let go. The singing is a different thing. It’s theatrical, it’s like they’re winking at you, and it’s exactly what the concept […]
Pop/Review Allegra – Waterfall
There are some songs that just sound different when played. “Waterfall” is one of those songs for Allegra. It is played once, and you are back again before you know it. As it flows, there’s something about it. Open and light, lots of space in the music. It gently draws you in and holds your attention. The production is neat […]
Pop/Review Anna Thoresen – GROUNDHOG DAY
Anna Thoresen’s “GROUNDHOG DAY” has you in the middle of the experience of doing the same thing over and over and getting nowhere. It’s not a simple emotion to put to music, but she does it well. All decisions made in the song are well considered and contribute to the feeling of being trapped in the same patterns. The chord […]
EDM/Review dj thommek – A Little Bit (After Hours Rework)
DJ Thommek’s “A Little Bit (After Hours Rework)” takes you right into that after-hours feeling that does not wish to end. It’s a familiar one, you’re likely to know it. The party is winding down, but no one is quite ready to call it quits. This track does a fantastic job of capturing that in-between moment, and it remains with […]