Boston-bred musical mastermind Munk Duane has once again left this critic breathless with his remake of 2015’s “Random Acts of Blindness .”In his almost 20 years in the music business, Duane has earned a reputation for his pop-oriented sound and rich orchestral arrangements. His latest offering shows just why this Renaissance man stays at the forefront of soul and R&B […]
ROCK/Review SALT – I Hate you All
Edinburgh’s shape-shifting rock alchemists SALT are once more pushing creative boundaries with their ferocious new anthem “I Hate You All.” Fronted by gifted vocalist Sharon Woods, Robin Woods, Simon Kettles, and James King continue to weave sonic magic through a combination of punk, garage, and art rock subgenres into yet another record. This mastery of blending different genres into a […]
ROCK/Review ZAROONI – GOT ME
Emirati-British singer-songwriter Zarooni, renowned for his deeply personal yet universally resonant songwriting, unveils a compelling new work of raw emotional artistry with his latest single “GOT ME”.In “GOT ME,” Zarooni guides the listener through the struggle of living with mental illness, as well as the hope in finding light in the darkness. Over the course of a dark and brooding […]
ROCK/Review DAPH VEIL – I Don’t Need You (Someday)
Austin’s master architect of sonic atmospheres Paula Laubach is crafting darkly lush soundscapes unlike any other with her spellbinding new project Daph Veil. In her genre-crossing first piece of music “I Don’t Need You (Someday)” Laubach creates her most enveloping and richly detailed artistic message to date – a gothic masterpiece that promises to reveal further layers of meaning and […]
ROCK/Review TOM TIKKA & THE MISSING HUBCAPS – Sweet Surrender
Helsinki’s premier rock-pop purveyors Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps have conjured another infectious slice of melody with their latest single “Sweet Surrender”, further cementing their reputation as consistent hitmakers. When creative giants like Tikka and Nolen Chew Jr. of The Star Prairie Project come together, one can only expect wonders – and this is a powerful sequel to the […]
Pop /Review HARRY KAPPEN – Where the volcano is awake
Dutch master troubadour Harry Kappen is crafting cinematic soundscapes yet again with his mesmerizing new single “Where the Volcano is Awake”. It would be difficult to name an artist with such a unique style as Kappen, and with this song from his album “Time will tell”, he proves once again why he is one of the most innovative singers and […]
METAL/Review TRANSCENDING INTO THE UNKNOWN – Chronos
The Norwegian neo-prog visionaries Transcending Into the Unknown are shaping the future of creative rock with their latest epic undertaking “Chronos”. Harnessing a cosmic amalgam of prog complexity, visceral aggression, and celestial atmospheres, the innovative band sculpt an enthralling new realm of sonic exploration. The band originates from Trondheim and is formed by Filip, Robert and Stian Dahl who are […]
Alt-country /Review GLASS CABIN – THE CHAIN
The Nashville Americana duo Glass Cabin, renowned for their rootsy embrace of icons past and present, deliver a stirring rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic “The Chain” sure to please loyal fans old and new. Formed of Jess Brown on vocals and guitar and David Flint on guitar, bass, drums and keys, Glass Cabin bring their alt-country spirit to the track. […]
ROCK/Review THE MESS:AGE – FAMOUS FRIEND
On their sweeping new single “Famous Friend”, the London-based rock band The Mess:Age crafts an evocative ode exploring the intricacies and resilience of friendship over time. Lead singer Ziggy writes deep words that express both fragility and optimism; he sings them with passion. The guitars and melodies are blurred and blend together, creating a hazy atmosphere for the listener. Even […]
Electronic/Review LOTTE BMFEE – Inside The Machine
Electronic visionaries DJ Herr Wolf and Lotte BMFee probe the inner machinations of AI on their astounding new single “Inside The Machine”. The critically acclaimed pair, who has been making melodic technopop that challenges the status quo, here imagines a world where artificial intelligence exists. In a sheen of alluring harmonies and throbbing beat, the single elicits the response of […]
COUNTRY/Review JEREMY PARSONS – The Garden
Alt-country maestro Jeremy Parsons pours soil and soul into his evocative new single “The Garden”. The San Antonio singer-songwriter who is admired for the folk sincerity combined with the American sounds creates one of the most personal songs in his discography. Parsons, who assisted his horticulturist father in tending their family plot during childhood, imbues the track with profound emotional […]
Electronic/Review EVIJA VEBERE – Puk Puk
Riga artist Evija Vēbere warps minds with her shapeshifting new single “Puk Puk”. On her beguiling electronic pop experiment, Vēbere weaves a spell of surreal sonic escapism like no other. Composed of sampled laughter and verse, the track dissolves divisions in a fog of dreaming electronics. Spacey notes and bubbles of euphoria, constantly evolving into new forms every sixty seconds. […]
COUNTRY/Review CHRIS ERASMUS – Shotgun
London singer-songwriter Chris Erasmus lets rip an emotional tour de force with new single “Shotgun”. Having played styles ranging from classical to theatre in his career that took him around the world, Erasmus cements his Americana roots with this 4-minute epic. Describing a rather bitter experience of a break up, the London born artiste uses his vocal prowess in a […]
Electronic/Review MOONBEAM – Rafael (It’s Time To Be Free)
Renowned Moonbeam crafts an enchanting soundscape of hope and redemption on “Rafael (It’s Time To Be Free)”. Moonbeam, established in 2003, is a captivating Russian electronic music endeavor initiated by the talented brothers Vitaly and Pavel Khvaleev. With their melodic techno, house and trance, Moonbeam has been dominating Europe and Asia for a long time, and with this single, they […]
ROCK/Review SARANTOS – I’m Sorry This Is The Life I Gave You
Versatile vocalist Sarantos bares his soul like never before on heart-wrenching new single “I’m Sorry This Is The Life I Gave You”. The Chicago artist who has been releasing music of every genre in the past months reveals raw feelings in his most personal track to date. In three rather minimalistic yet touching verses, Sarantos tells a story of regret, […]
Pop/Review ERIC WALKER – Night Drive (Road To You)
Versatile singer-songwriter Eric Walker steers his genre-blending talents into captivating new heights on “Night Drive (Road To You)”. Picking up from a pioneering journey through Alternative-Pop and Electronic genres, the Hampshire-based artist takes listeners on a night-time escapade with his latest release. Supported by the neon-lit synth melodies and the thumping beat, Walker delivers the lyrics with powerful vocal performance […]
Hip-Hop/Review DON – On God
Emerging rapper Don lays bare a deeply moving soul on new solo track “On God”. Based in Howell, Michigan, Don starts his journey stripping away all the layers to bring listeners into his personal turmoil. In nearly three intense minutes, he remains calm and sincere to narrate the story with simple and powerful words that make the audience feel the […]
EDM/Review KERIAN VON HEYDEN – Final Horizon
Emerging German artist Kerian Von Heyden delivers a deeply affecting debut with the single “Final Horizon”. Having worked in anonymity for years from his Leipzig base, Kerian presents a fully-realised artistic proposition with this tender slice of electronic pop. It is impossible not to be convinced by the professional singing and the carefully designed mood he offers. From the first […]
METAL/Review GOIA PARANOIA –Scumbag Tone
As Gothenburg experimental rockers Goia Paranoia peer ever deeper into the void, their new single “Scumbag Tone” proves another astonishing sonic plunge.As a band, they are still relatively young but their songwriting shows that they know a lot more than their age would suggest, and Goia Paranoia is quickly becoming one of the masters of the extreme. Its second single […]
EDM/Review ITAM – Desire
Emerging Italian producer ITAM unveils an undeniably captivating offering with “Desire.” Those familiar with the dance music scene in Northern Italy may already know ITAM as an avid clubber and lover of all things electronic. But with single “Desire,” the young artist from Ferrara makes his long-awaited release in the production world – and what an impressive new offering it […]
Pop/Review FELIX ROVITTO – Baby Vida Loca
Italian singer-songwriter Felix Rovitto is primed to ignite the global dance scene with his latest single “Baby Vida Loca”. In less than 3 minutes, the musician demonstrates his ability of an enchanting pop-reggaeton storyteller of the summer. With infectious rhythms and sultry vocal hooks, Felix effortlessly blends Latin flair with contemporary pop sensibilities. As the only writer, Felix recorded “Baby […]