Rock

Songs that get you moving, and songs that get you thinking as you move. BAÏKI’s “KosmoX” manages to do both at once, which is no easy feat. The bassline and percussion are punchy from the get-go and never let go. The singing is a different thing. It’s theatrical, it’s like...

Grekula’s new song “Detached” is somewhat like viewing old photos and not getting the full picture of a person. In the middle of the track is that strange, quiet feeling. It is definitely there, and the song is not overly explicit. It allows the “feeling” to be heard. This song...

Despite the Wane opens “All in Vain” with a guitar line that sets the tone from the get-go. It’s dark and it’s beautiful. It has a nice chill to it, but it’s not going overboard trying to catch your eye. Rather, it gradually draws you in. Right off the bat,...

Michael Vdelli and the Art of Dysfunction start “You And The Blues” at a slow pace as opposed to a fast one. The guitar is the lead instrument, and it’s calm and detailed, holding onto each note just a little longer than you would expect. You can hear the weight...

Alien Friends and An-Identified Flying Objects start “Happy People Won’t Hear” with a keyboard sound and shimmering guitars that immediately fill the space. The beginning is welcoming and comfortable. Nothing is rushed. The song is slow and seductive, luring you in slowly until you feel fully at home in its...

Lawnmother’s Medicine Hit Parade Mix starts off simply and stripped back with just a few notes, reminiscent of the beginning of a story around the fire. It grows rapidly and when the track finally lets go, it opens up with sound and energy in a swift pace that never completely...