Some great things happen in ‘GIRL SIZED DREAMS’. The latest effort by Tokyo-born, Melbourne-based creative Elle Shimada, the piece benefits from the help of fellow Latvian-British popstar LEGDZINA, resulting in a bold explosion of charisma, sultriness and experimental genius. A celebrated, boundary-pushing violinist, producer, curator and DJ, Shimada conceives music as an holistic effort, excelling […]

We wrote about Madeleine Rose Witney not long ago, celebrating ‘Shine’ as “showcasing Witney’s timeless class and unmatched elegance”, a statement that rings even truer today, as we welcome the project’s new single, ‘Struttin’, and its upcoming debut EP ‘From Now On’. An uplifting, vibrant and soulful cut, ‘Struttin’ sees Witney indulging in a groovier […]

It’s been fun being hypnotised by Cartamira’s kaleidoscopic sonic work. Gearing up for their upcoming third studio album ‘Perfect Bloom’, expected later this month, the Italian trio appears to have perfected a highly enticing aural formula, one that blurs the line between dance-oriented electronica, dreamy textures and leftfield pop elegance. ‘Amber Creatures’ is the strongest […]

An ambiguous and mysterious project, sammy./REVERSIES first appeared on our blog earlier this year with ‘Dead of Night’, a gloomy and meaningful piece we described as “a roaring nugget of pop-punk and emo-flavoured goodness”. Hailing from Japan, the talented human behind the project often contrasts energetic guitar-powered instrumental with darker, more reflective lyricism, crafting a […]

Marking our point of entry into Sean Macleod’s vibrant, wholesome artistic universe, ‘Romeo’ unfurls a rather approachable and comfy character, a heartwarming and partly nostalgic pop-rock livery that confirms the Irish creative’s relatable songwriting allure and eclectic influences. Such a statement rings true also for Sean’s latest album, ‘New Start’, released earlier this year. That’s […]

We’d like to praise Letters From a Dead Man. A highly conceptual, meaningful and cohesive project, the Portugal duo are a striking example of what happens when people pursue unrestrained art, fully committing to their visions across the years. On this occasion, musicians and songwriters Hugo Piquer Branco and Ricardo Filipe Bóia have been making […]

Following up from March’s ‘House Sitting’, Nashville-based Country sensation Caitlin Mae has recently returned with a brand new slice of heartwarming songwriting and vibrant aural goodness. ‘Your Truck’ is exactly that; built over the project’s signature emotive tones and nostalgic lyricism, the single is particularly meaningful and relatable, with Mae exploring the fallout of loss […]

We are certainly not new to The7thGatekeeper’s eclectic, haunting allure. Driving a committed and rather dark artistic project, the Welsh musician and composer borrows from a variety of sources – mainly grunge and metal-related – to then pen material that’s hard-hitting and striking, often heavily distorted, sometimes more reflective and gloomy. If ‘The Hoard’ was […]

The keen reader might remember London-based producer and creative Ula. Writing about ‘So Kind’ earlier this year, we celebrated the piece as “a hypnotising slice of jagged art pop and haunting avant-garde tones”, a statement we stand behind. In fact, Ula’s latest effort, ‘Danger’, doubles down on the same theme, embodying an aching, soul-stirring aural […]

We approach ‘Big In Japan’ with a certain reverence. You see, the record is not your average release; it’s a slice of cathartic aural goodness crafted with purpose and meaning, a deep dive into Georgia Weber and the Sleeved Hearts’ expansive artistry. Oscillating between experimental flair and song-driven structures, ‘Big in Japan’ finds its foundational […]

Hailing from Japan, exuberant rock outfit WENDY has already caught the attention of crucial homegrown tastemakers, having features on NHK World-Japan’s global music program J-MELO and performed at festivals SUMMER SONIC and METROCK, among others. The group’s euphoric charge is undeniable: championing a raw, gritty and rather old-school outlook, WENDY enjoys a rather vibrant sound, […]

Relatable and positive, ‘Everybody Wants To Be A Star’ feels rather timeless and nostalgic, offering a simple yet uplifting song, a nugget of gentle encouragement in an otherwise gloomy reality. Penned by Nottingham-based rock outfit Spiral Orbit, the single embodies quite an old-school ethos, with a fierce and bold rock’n’roll livery hosting grateful lyricism and […]