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.
An eclectic, cathartic album, ‘and I forever will’ offers a unique listening experience. Generally evocative and poignant, the record is steeped in introspective lyricism and gentle tones, despite jumping from dream-pop episodes to more vulnerable acoustic offerings. In fact, there’s a certain folk flair in it too, further proof of how hard it is to […]
Marking CTLN’s first release of the year, ‘Atlas’ refocuses our attention on a project that’s been silently blooming in the past few years. A talented songstress and burn survivor based in New Jersey, CTLN (standing for ‘Caitlin’) crafts incredibly personal and vulnerable material, healing-driven gems steeped in personal experience and a highly inspiring aura. It’s […]
Keen readers might remember Swedish furious punk outfit Repeat. Writing about ‘Reasons’ in summer 2024, we proudly declared it as “balancing intensity with a melodic charm that’s hard to ignore.” While that was a softer, slow-moving effort, Repeat are now back fiercer than ever, unveiling their latest offering ‘Celebrate’. Signalling an upcoming EP to be […]
Hailing from the UAE, Mohamed Al Zarooni is a brilliant, purposeful creative wearing his heart on his sleeve. Crafting honest, vulnerable gems with a relatable, cinematic flair, his songs feel incredibly evocative and vibrant, truly connecting with any keen listener out there. It’s music that moves us, timeless songwriting efforts with potent storytelling and cathartic […]
Incredibly vivid and hard-hitting, ‘Wonder’ feels nostalgic, yet also futuristic. Blending classic alt-rock tones with 2010s-inspired hyper-pop, the record wraps listeners into an evocative, overly emotional artistic universe, one that’s rather personal to its author, Brooklyn-based creative Jackson Sadinsky. He appears to be fully embracing the resurgence of alt-rock and punk-rock aesthetic, yet never forgetting […]
The keen reader will gladly remember Mystic, CT-based shoegaze outfit Delta of Venus. Writing about their previous effort, we proudly declared: “We love ‘Disengaged b/w Slipping’ more than we probably should.” Championing hazy, libertine post-punk and shoegaze elements, the Ellery Twining-driven group does a good job of crafting dreamy and ethereal guitar soundscapes that are […]
Delving into sydneyunicorns’ origin story is rather inspiring and poignant. First debuting in 2021 after teaching herself music production during the pandemic, the talented Los Angeles-based songstress took an extensive hiatus in 2022, returning to music school thanks to a full scholarship at Stargate’s LAAMP program. Refining her creative and technical prowess, sydneyunicorns eventually jumped […]
A rather young outfit, The Burbs have emerged onto the Australian music scene only last year, dumping a series of demos packed with the group’s signature stylish, chaotic rock flair. Constantly oscillating between grunge, post-punk and alt-rock influences, The Burbs simply interpret the modern world with a touch of nostalgia, finding a worthy refuge in […]
Let’s be honest: ‘The Perfect Circle’ is a phenomenal piece, especially in its latest live rendition. Incredibly liminal and cathartic, such a poignant and evocative composition moves slowly and with purpose, drawing listeners in thanks to its meaningful, introspective lyricism and ever-evolving atmospheres. It’s also a special track: featuring Max ZT’s Grammy-nominated dulcimer tones, ‘The […]
There seems to be a heated debate about what music should stand for. Some see it as a way to enact social change, a way to voice common frustrations and spread positive messages. Others see it as a more cathartic, ethereal way to escape reality, an intimate moment of reflection that enables us to transcend […]
Laughing Cats have emerged on the international music scene only last year, yet they appear to have rallied an already sizeable listenership around them. It’s not a surprise; the American duo champions euphoric and eclectic pop flair, ranging from dreamy, reflective and hazy gems to uplifting and playful bangers. ‘Love on Fire’ belongs to the […]
We have written about British songstress and sonic explorer AUNCE a fair bit recently. From the truly poignant and evocative ‘Silver Sun’ to nugget of cathartic glory ‘Evergreen’, everything points towards deep inspiration and a serious desire to push aural boundaries forward. The London-based creative is uniquely placed in that sense, as she’s proficient both […]