ROCK/Review Laji George – This is my World
Laji George goes solo with ‘This Is My World’ which is like a door opening after being closed for a while. The song is about standing up to problems. This sense is present throughout the song, from the initial quiet intro to the more powerful parts of the song later....
Read MorePop-Rock/Review Allan Jamisen – Milk & Honey
This is a new song from Allan Jamisen, which is somewhere soft and true, like a hand laying gently on your shoulder. He lives in Phoenix and is a musician and painter, and that painter’s eye is apparent in the tender way in which this track is constructed. All sounds...
Read MoreROCK/Review Rumour Den – All In This Together
All In This Together is a new song from Rumour Den, and it’s attention-grabbing because of its honesty. The song refuses to ignore difficult topics or pretend they don’t exist. It just shares its message in a straightforward and clear way. The guitars immediately stand out with a rough and...
Read MorePop-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...
Read MoreROCK/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....
Read MoreFOLK 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...
Read MoreROCK/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...
Read MorePop-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...
Read MoreROCK/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...
Read MorePop-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...
Read MorePop-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...
Read MoreROCK/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...
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