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 […]
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 – […]
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. […]
ROCK/Review TALK IN VAIN – Distant Land
To start, I have to admit, the Swedish rock duo Talk in Vain absolutely came to demolish with their new single “Distant Land”. From the beginning, I want to mention that this genre-defining, destructive song I adore was released by songwriter Magnus Hellman and vocalist Jessica Lindman. If you appreciate the dips and dives of bigger, noisier rock, then you […]
ROCK/Review THE SEA AT MIDNIGHT – Our Brilliant Destruction
From my perspective, the climate crisis has severely inflicted untold suffering on our planet, and I can see why The Sea At Midnight ‘s masterpiece ‘OUR BRILLIANT DESTRUCTION’ feels like a punch to the stomach. The Los Angeles-based band brought out the intricate beauty buried in the harshness of reality and created a breathtakingly beautiful and painful piece of darkwave […]
ROCK/Review WILLIAM MCLAUGHLIN – Better
You are going to enjoy McLaughlin’s pacey gung ho intro with his piercing flamenco guitar work. It puts you in a really good mood and makes you want to dance. The song is unique in its rhythm and takes you through a majestic journey. William McLaughlin’s deep baritone voice enhances the whole experience, and keeps your senses piqued throughout the […]
ROCK/Review DAVID & GOLIAT – You Made My White Christmas Blue
Now, as the world around me changes, the sounds of classic rock resonates, inviting me into the all too savory world of David & Goliat’s new single, “You Made My White Christmas Blue.” This indie rock band has produced a New Year’s single unlike any I’ve heard before and that comes all the way from Leksand, Sweden. This piece truly […]
ROCK/Review DENIM DAN – Denim Dan’s Circe
I was enchanted by Denim Dan’s newest album Denim Dan’s Circe. This captivating journey takes me to the past as it explores the mythological and contemporary worlds with a sense of longing, resilience, and transformation magic. For me, the band’s creative momentum has been unmatched ever since the album was released, and because of how admirable the band was after […]
ROCK/Review ON MERCURY – Leaving Rome
Beyond the stunning cover art, I knew listening to On Mercury’s newest single “Leaving Rome” was going to be a magical experience. The brain behind this solo project, Spence DeBry, appears to have married the beautiful charm of vintage country with the flair of modern indie rock into one captivating composition.The song’s enchanting melodies and heartfelt lyrics create a vivid […]
ROCK/Review FIONA AMAKA – No Daylight
The newest creation of Fiona Amaka “No Daylight” is an artwork that shows more of her talents as an artist. The London based singer songwriter has shown once again her canon way of singing, bringing emotive rock , this new single is an evidence for her maturity and creativity.Fiona Amaka brings forth another single titled “No Daylight,” which encapsulates the […]
ROCK/Review NYKI LINDSAY KING – Running out of time
I am always impressed by someone who lives their life to the fullest. While combatting against injustice, they remain unflinching and thanks to artists like Nyki Lindsay King, the hope is never lost. Just like the mankind never turns their back on injustice, Nyki sends out a message to the world to not lose hope and that time will come […]
ROCK/Review ANTHONY CASUCCIO – The Rockstar
My love for music has only grown stronger with the passing decades. Starting from the beginnings of the rock music to even its latest revival, I have been fortunate to witness everything. However, there are always those artists that reignite my passion for this genre and make me remember the reasons why I got attracted to it in the very […]
ROCK/Review CHRISTOPHER JAMES – Drink In My Hand
In this era where materialistic tendencies and vain achievements become the norm, Christopher James’s new single ‘Drink In My Hand’ serves as an exhilarating reminder of the much needed Civilization’s attention. The single is co written with James Macivelly and is a celebrating anthem which embraces a human being’s experience on the essence of working hard and being free. Most […]
ROCK/Review AWAITING ABIGAIL – Falling Under
Awaiting Abigail, a rock band from Dallas, has released a single that defies normal post-grunge expectations with Falling Under. The track is a sonic portrayal of intricacies of dysfunctional relationships and is delivered with an appropriate and substantial amount of raw emotionality. The front-woman Abigail Hill displays the ruthlessness of a warrior alongside achieving smooth transitions into a soft ethereal […]
Pop-Rock/Review Rita Mercury _ Hurricane (Reimagined)
In a landscape that too often emphasises surface appreciation Rita Mercury’s latest offering ‘Hurricane (Reimagine’d)’ reveals how raw emotion, and the purest artistic vulnerability still compel us. What is so haunting about this ballad is the way in which Rita’s vocals are both fragile, yet resolute, ebbs and flows with the turbulence of a love affair, it’s melodies and rhythms […]
ROCK/Review CUTE GOLDFISH – Beg Your Pardon
What a monster it is: Northampton rockers Cute Goldfish have unleashed ‘Beg Your Pardon’ and holy hell, it’s a ride. This isn’t another typical sounding rock track ; it’s the kind that grabs you, by the collar, demanding your full attention with every first power chord. Grabbing listeners by the collar with thunderous riffs and excessive bombast, Northampton’s Cute Goldfish […]
Pop-Rock/Review KHYNAN RHYS – Do You Still Remember?
Teenage singer-songwriter Khynan Rhys offers listeners an achingly raw excavation of the pain of being separated from someone deeply intimate on his sophomore single ‘Do You Still Remember?’ For anyone who has survived the messy emotional ruptures of a breakup or a shattering bereavement, or even the slow dimming of a one time brilliant connection, this new offering will feel […]
ROCK/Review FOXPALMER – That Way
In her newest profoundly personal opus “That Way” Foxpalmer has created an exquisitely realistic submarine for the soul into the existential sludge of unrequited love. This haunting new folk/rock number will send shivers down the spine of anyone who has ever burned with unrequited passion and the song wastes no time in laying out the messy load of insecurity, bitterness, […]
ROCK/Review ERICK DURAN MANARD – Lament of the Weary / Light So Shine (Isolation Kills)
One man musical force Erick Duran Manard has created a stunningly moving testimony of faith and personal transformation in his hard-hitting and luminous ‘Lament of the Weary / Light So Shine (Isolation Kills).’ But Manard’s sound draws from classic rock titans and prog legends alike, layering soaring melodies and orchestral grandeur into a richly cinematic tapestry. What makes this offering […]
ROCK/Review MARDI GRAS – Sandcastle
“The Rome based rock ensemble Mardi Gras has delivered their album “Sandcastle,” consisting of Liina Rätsep’s transcendent vocal and Fabrizio Fontanelli’s evocative acoustic guitar work, Alessandro Matilli’s stirring piano and keys, Carlo Di Tore Tosti’s thunderous bass grooves, Valerio Giovanardi’s seismic drumming and Fabrizio Del Marchesato’s scorching electric fretwork, have delivered sonic magic that burrows in deep beneath the skin […]