I have been listening to music since I can remember: every genre, every artist, every edgy and niche subculture.
I am a great listener: I take pride in discovering unheard gems, trying to connect with their authors.
It never gets old, really… somehow, music keeps hypnotising us, surprising us, always, always offering something new. Must be some sort of magic.
Leicester-based creative outfit 9’ o’clock Nasty has been rather productive lately. Championing an artistic ethos that’s unapologetic, rupturous and bold, the British group navigates punk-rock territories with heightened eclecticism, ranging from all-out, anthemic cuts to more reflective, haunting tunes. The project’s latest effort, ‘Love In The Circle’, firmly commits to the latter category, engaging on […]
‘kiss’ marks our entry point into zekiizo’s boundary-pushing, leftfield artistic universe. Hailing from Boston, US, the talented creative has made a name for herself thanks to a hypnotic, inebriating blend of hyperpop euphoria, trio-hop elegance, and high-octane electronica, yet never understating the importance of relatable, pop-oriented melodies. That’s where zekiizo really shines: delivering records that […]
Returning after a four-year hiatus, thinking silly appears not to have lost his relatable lyrical flair and his creative charge. Yet, something has changed; moving on from the clean hip-hop character of previous releases, the British artist now delves into poppier territories, crafting a single that’s ever so meaningful and hard-hitting. ‘small town syndrome’ is […]
‘Good Old Days’ is exactly how a good song should sound. You see, there’s nothing complicated or obscure in it. It’s quite simple, in fact; a nugget of relatability and heartwarming character with a highly nostalgic allure. It’s what a song should mean to people – a moment of reflection, a sonic piece they can […]
It’s album time for Micheal Fordays! We have proudly followed the Los Angeles-based troubadour and rocker for a while now, and while his sonic imprint is rather nostalgic and influenced by the rock’s greatest, his songwriting is instead quite personal and meaningful, truly exposing all the creative flair Fodays has to offer. ‘The Odds of […]
Out today, ‘Cruel For The Summer’ is a rather impressive pop cut. You see, the record in itself is pretty much perfect; you’ve got your uplifting, summery, bouncy production, you’ve got your evocative, vibrant vocals with a touch of nostalgia, and you also have a great deal of relatable lyricism, all qualities that will likely […]
The keen reader might recall DrewJam from a feature we published earlier this year, celebrating ‘Friends with a Fool’ as being “vivid, vibrant and rather cathartic”. We stand by our words; the record was quite relatable and meaningful, fully showcasing the observant songwriting flair enjoyed by the English troubadour. Today, the Hertfordshire-based creative returns with […]
We were writing about rising Country sensation Cali Tucker last year, celebrating ‘Country Couture’ as “a silky-smooth piece of country-pop brilliance”. We stand by our words, Tucker is doing something right here, penning relatable, catchy and vibrant gems that are actually connecting with a wider audience; her ever-growing fanbase is the strongest evidence of that. […]
We didn’t quite know what to expect from ‘Sweet Life’. New to New York City-based creative $YNDRM, we find ourselves confronted with a record that’s rather hazy and escapism-driven. It certainly matches its title, with a heartwarming, soothing character that’s part dreamy and part nostalgic. Known by day as Howard Alper, $YNDRM likes to define […]
We were busy writing about Berlin-based creative Ola Bird back in spring, celebrating ‘Friendship Wall’ as a “listening experience that’s euphoric, although in a melancholic way”; we stand by our words. You see, Ola Bird’s artistic universe is a kaleidoscopic place, a space that’s uniquely and authentically hers. Boasting roots in the Polish indie/alternative scene, […]
Propped up by XY GALA’s haunting, evocative artistry, ‘The Algorithm’ is the latest effort of the talented London-based songwriter and producer. In it, we find a lyrical and aural universe that’s haunting and melancholic, a space filled with gloomy tones and prophetic vocals, a space that’s hard to resist. Engulfing listeners into personal and introspective […]
‘Mess In Your Eyes // Vultures’ is a truly hypnotic effort, a slice of soothing kindness and gentle vocals in an otherwise gloomy, dark reality. Partly, that’s how we imagine Aussie songstress Ella Ion. Emerging from the ocean in a bright silver aura, offering hazy, luscious vocals to anyone in need of some escapism and […]