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...
Read MoreEDM/Review ADHD – Nomad
‘Nomad’ by ADHD is something startlingly original, something that, not only genre-breaking but also heralded as beautiful, wholly beyond itself, something so good that it’s never going to fit in. This spellbinding instrumental odyssey, through the forward thinking G-Mafia Records, is a sonic odyssey into the ancient acoustic textures merged...
Read MoreROCK/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...
Read MoreROCK/Review PRIMAL CRY – G.T.F.A.
If you want a raw, unadulterated shot of pure rock adrenaline then Primal Cry’s blistering new single ‘G.T.F.A.’ is for you. Notorious for not playing nice Primal Cry is this German quartet and they deliver a torrent of seething riffs, thunderous grooves and unrestrained vocal intensity which hits like a...
Read MorePop/Review KRISTIN VENAE – Still Here
Kristin Venae’s “Still Here” Is a Powerful Affirmation of Resilience ـThe return can only be described as a comforting hug; a soul stirring welcome back as, Kristin releases “Still Here.” This anthem proudly born from the phoenix after singer-songwriter bravely stepped away to seek treatment for breast cancer Informed by...
Read MoreElectronic/Review AGENT OF KAOS – Fire Is Dangerous (A DnB PSA)
For when you’re looking for a sure fire way to get some heat on cold winter nights, Denver’s own bass music arsonist Agent Of Kaos and his scorching new single Fire Is Dangerous (A DnB PSA) is something you should keep an eye on. It’s a rip roaring slice of...
Read MoreROCK/Review ANIMAL SOULS – The Kids
I’m a lifelong music maniac, and I don’t think there’s anything that gets the blood flowing quite like the thrill of an absolute well executed retro rock anthem. The kids from Abbotsford Animal Souls have the new single here from their project and may I say it slaps all those...
Read MorePop/Review ALEX STARLING – Maybe We Lost It
Lovelorn power ballad or simple love lost song, there is no flaw to be found in “Maybe We Lost It,” the newest release by London-based star on the rise, Alex Starling, and a perfect piece of heavenly synth-pop it is at that. It is a tune that even foreshadows the...
Read MoreROCK/Review CARGOCASTLE – Truth and Reconciliation
Solo musical force Cargocastle has crafted a genuinely monumental artistic statement with the latest opus “Truth and Reconciliation”: an expansive, deeply emotional instrumental work that is at once as transcendent and as viscerally powerful as it is. It’s a riveting encapsulation of the therapeutic process of healing, sung in sound...
Read MorePop/Review GIANFRANCO GFN – ME AFTER YOU
Swiss artist GIANFRANCO GFN has taken to intoxicating musical exploration of unattainable romance and the searing pain it leaves in its wake with his lush new single “Me After You.” The latest from GFN is a seamless meld of strands of acid jazz, blue eyed soul and sheeny modern pop,...
Read MorePop/Review MAKEYLA – Gråta in the rain
Swedish artist MaKeyla has made a name for herself with her latest single ‘Gråta in the rain’ and she isn’t bound by what genre she belongs in. The 26-year old musician fuses Afrobeats, amapiano and sleek modern pop into an irresistible track that is an irresistible fusion of disparate influences...
Read MoreROCK/Review THE AFRO NICK – Get There Before Noon (LA mix)
With his wild mane symbolizing an uninhibited creative spirit, The Afro Nick has delivered a thrillingly raw and resonant indie rock anthem in “Get There Before Noon (LA Mix).” The result is a sound rooted in freedom and profound introspection that ranges from psychedelic textures blended with fuzzy riffs and...
Read MoreROCK/Review MICHEAL FORDAYS – No Way Back
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...
Read MoreROCK/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...
Read MorePop/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...
Read MoreROCK/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...
Read MoreEDM/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...
Read MorePop /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...
Read MoreROCK/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...
Read MoreSynth-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...
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