Los Angeles based artist Micheal Fordays turns in a richly immersive artistic statement with his latest single “No Way Back” a genre transcending work of art. But there can be no doubt – this is a piece that oozes with purpose and no small dose of creative vision: the first strains of the live recorded tight bass/drum pocket is then […]
ROCK/Review FILIP DAHL – If You Saw Me Now
Norwegian virtuoso Filip Dahl has returned with his latest offering — “If You Saw Me Now” — which is a masterclass in how to send music to wrestle with the hardest struggles of life. The seasoned artist lays his soul bare in the most raw, most guitar driven rock ballad imaginable, talking about his personal battles with mental health right […]
Pop/Review JARI SALMIKIVI – Believe (Remix)
Swedish artist Jari Salmikivi has cooked up the total dream of a dance pop anthem with his latest release ‘Believe (Remix).’ As soon as those kicks and shimmering synths kick in, you can feel that the infectious energy of the pure euphoria being pumped out of the speakers, and the Song’s rich, soulful vocals draw you in immediately, and have […]
ROCK/Review THE SEA AT MIDNIGHT – Wait For Rain
The latest single from Los Angeles based act The Sea At Midnight has an almost prophetic quality to it. Like a chilling an omen to an impending drought and climate crisis, the mesmerizing track brings its smoldering post punk textures and guitarist Vince Grant’s plaintive vocals.Comprising ominous guitar lines from the get go, you’re taken to a parched, post apocalyptic […]
EDM/Review IMAGENIERO – Amanuenses en París
There has long been an eternal debate about the place of technology in artistic expression, with the purists and critics generally scoffing at any creation that uses or entails computers and AI. Imageniero is an artist whose defiance of such conventions is both ubiquitous and unafraid. Released with the thumping new single “Amanuenses en París,” the Spanish artist has crafted […]
Pop /Review THE NEW CITIZEN KANE – Could Have Been
The New Citizen Kane rounds up his mastery for introspective storytelling dealing with the complexities of love, sorrow and the haunting “what ifs” that haunt us after the relationship has ended with the release of his latest EP “Could Have Been.” Title track opens wistfully, setting the tone for an inky indie-pop weave of dreamy atmospherics with chillest of chillwave. […]
ROCK/Review HORIZONTE LIED – El Día Después
Not too many alternative electronic bands have been as adept at carving out a niche as Horizonte Lied. This long-standing project, started by Monterrey, Mexico native Alex Ezert and Bernardo Garza, has been a melting pot of hard industrial rock and synthy pop textures since day one.Their latest is a stunning example of their unique sonic alchemy, “El Día Después”. […]
Synth-Pop/Review CARLOS UCEDDA – Garden of Letters
In the span of modern music, not many artists can make you feel the same way, or travel you to the same places as Carlos. The visionary singer-songwriter, has once again shown mastery of creating immersive sonic experiences that cross genre boundaries, with the release of ‘Garden of Letters.’ From the first ethereal notes cascading over the listener, Carlos creates […]
R&B/Review ISAAC ROOSEVELT & TIMBHAI – HOME
In their latest release, “Home,” the dynamic duo Isaac & Timbhai have crafted a soulful, introspective odyssey that resonates deeply with the universal yearning for a sense of belonging. Hailing from Germany, this collaborative project seamlessly blends R&B, Soul, Country, and Electronic influences, showcasing the power of virtual connections in the modern age.As an American artist living in Europe, Isaac […]
POP– DANCE /Review Stephen Dowd – (Ça S’en Vient) It’s Coming Can You Feel It
Canadian artist Stephen Dowd has provided a tantalizingly sultry odes to intimacy that is going to ignite clubs and playlists with his latest dance floor romance “(Ça S’en Vient) It’s Coming Can You Feel It.” Featuring earworm melodies and feel good grooves, it’s full of that kind of thing, and the concept is a neat one: The story of escalating […]
ROCK/Review Five Headed Cobra – Screaming From The Mountain
Five Headed Cobra has delivered a raucous shot of adrenaline with their newest alt-rock banger “Screaming From The Mountain.” This high-octane track showcases the emerging band’s raw, uncompromising sound and refusal to conform to mainstream sensibilities.With its blistering riffs and breakneck pace, ‘Screaming From The Mountain’ grabs listeners by the throat from the very first notes. The guitars are scratchy […]
ROCK/Review CHANDRA – Christmas Hugs
The holiday season just got a whole lot merrier thanks to Bristol-based pop-rockers Chandra and their new festive banger “Christmas Hugs.” This upbeat, guitar-driven track is an instant injection of yuletide cheer.It begins with the jingling of sleigh bells and continues with crunchy riffs, driving rhythms and the kind of contagious feel good familiarity that Chandra blends with their usual […]
Hip-Hop/Review KEL – RAIN
Atlanta rapper KEL, has made a splashy return to the music scene after a seven year hiatus with the release of “RAIN.” This genre blending single features KEL at his dynamic best, his artistry and flair for infectious rhythms wrapped in a package of skilled lyricism. From the first bars, “RAIN” hits you with its hypnotic bassline and, crisp and […]
ROCK/Review SOCIAL GRAVY – Lone Wolf
Social Gravy, the indie rock duo of Brad Kohn and Vee Bordukov, have unleashed their fierce new single “Lone Wolf,” marking a powerful return after a few years away.Coming from Los Angeles, but with a worldwide fanbase, the band’s latest track is a display of ideas that are so melodical, so thoughtful in instrumentation, all encapsulated in a band that […]
METAL/Review GEBRÜDER MANNS – Sick Stuff
German nu metal act Gebrüder Manns is back with a blistering new anthem in “Sick Stuff.” guitar, bass and drums comprise the band, which features founding member Annika Manns on guitar, vocals from Marie Nielsen, and Karin Schroeder on bass, and Sabine Ahlbrecht on drums, all accompanied by a ferocious, rage-laced, groove heavy, socially conscious lyricism. Right from the first […]
ROCK/Review HORTHWORLD – Merry Christmas (Make Amends)
HorthWorld just dropped a lush, nostalgic Christmas anthem in time for the holidays that brings back some undeniable feelings of festive cheer and nostalgic warmth. Shining in the sun is the project’s ability to write addictively melodic power pop/indie rock with a cool vintage flair, which can be found in the form of “Merry Christmas (Make Amends). The song opens […]
ROCK/Review DESPITE THE WANE – The Angel of Death
After the great critical success of the album Beyond that Wall, released through Epictronic Records, the Italian electronic rock project Despite the Wane is back with another gem: their spellbinding new single “The Angel of Death,” which starts with a pulsing bassline and lovely shimmering synth textures from the very first moment, initiating the listener in Despite the Wane’s meticulously […]
ROCK/Review THE SEA AT MIDNIGHT – Burning
The new single from Los Angeles based rock project the Sea At Midnight, Burning, is a raw and visceral artistic statement. The track is a collaboration with Marco Cattani of the renowned act Chemical Waves, with the pair combining the two artists’ love of confronting the climate crisis into a work of sonic catharsis. Right from the beginning of “Burning”, […]
METAL/Review HAIL TO THE NORTH – Not by Myself
Amidst the sea of generic hard rock releases we have been lucky to receive a thunderous breath of fresh air in the form of Hail to the North’s new single, “Not by Myself”. Combining their various musical backgrounds into a wholly original sonic concoction, part blistering hard rock, part progressive metal, part soaring melodic bombast, this powerhouse Canadian band, featuring […]
ROCK/Review RABAUW – Maakt Niet Uit
With driving riffs and an infectious, anthemic spirit, Dutch rock band Rabauw’s latest single “Maakt Niet Uit” is a fist-pumping ode to perseverance and resilience. Once the electrifying opening chords grab your attention the track is never let off its high octane, gritty energy and does not relent until the crashing crescendo.The frontman of “Maakt Niet Uit,” Jascha Soest, has […]
ROCK/Review FOR KING + COUNTRY – Little Drummer Boy (LIVE)
Just in time for the holiday season, for KING + COUNTRY have gifted fans with an electrifying new take on the Christmas classic “Little Drummer Boy.” This timeless song has been a standout part of the Grammy winning brother duo Joel and Luke Smallbone’s exhilarating live shows for years now. They’ve finally bottled that magic, and released their first single […]