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 […]