Introduced by a charming organ-like texture, ‘Run With Me’ welcomes Ravi Amruth’s relatable and slick vocals from the get-go, slowly building into an uplifting and positive pop anthem. Moving with charm and elegance, the record contains its fair share of eclecticism, with the chorus being infused by a playful horn section, for instance.  Apart from […]

Being a teenager in the 90s meant – with all probabilities – being fans of Swedish supergroup The Cardigans. And if you were part of such a category, you might recall with affection the global hit ‘Erase/Rewind’. Munich-based group Squareplatz certainly remembers it – perhaps that’s what pushed them to release an electronic cover of […]

Remember Proklaim? The constantly productive Namibian rapper has returned with his latest release, ‘DANIELLA’, an eclectic banger which uniquely blends the infectious rhythms of salsa with the dynamic beats of hip-hop. Known for his ability to seamlessly merge diverse genres, Proklaim continues to captivate listeners with his forward-thinking approach, building on the success of previous […]

Introduced by gloomy and quirky mangled vocals, ‘Artificial Flavour’ soon reveals its true colours. A monumentally obscure pop anthem, the track develops with a certain intimacy and lusciousness, taking JOSHUA’s vibrant vocals to another level. Drenched in spacious goo and heavy bass matter, the Aussie talent grabs the listeners’ attention and never lets go – […]

Here at Mesmerized, we write about a great variety of records. Some are uber-polished, others more relatable and accessible. ‘Back Around Again’ belongs to the latter category; a simple yet nuanced album, it flourishes over Ned and Wendy the Band‘s acoustic flair and folk stylings, delivered with charm and elegance amidst a sea of light […]

If we had to describe ‘I Took a Swim with Evil’ with one word only, we’d probably choose ‘elegant’. Built on a truly organic arrangement, the record is incredibly lush and evocative, with American songstress Jodi Heights crowning it with poignant and nuanced vocals. She’s also playing a charming acoustic piano, which works perfectly with […]

As far as hip-hop records go, ‘The 27th Letter’ is certainly fierce and striking. It might be true that the genre nowadays has expanded into thousands of subsections, but overall it’s always refreshing hearing material that’s somewhat loyal to the great boom-bap tradition. That’s exactly what the EP achieves – built over old-school beats and […]

It feels like a lifetime ago when we wrote about Ally Cribb’s previous EP ‘Unbroken’. Praising the nuanced songwriting work of the Canadian songstress, we proudly declared it as “crystalline vocals and intimate, heartfelt songwriting. And how couldn’t it be? Cribb’s story is one of grief, pain and resilience”. True to her established brand, Ally […]

Do you know what we appreciate the most in ‘The Real Thing’? The record’s magnificent guitar tones. Lush, spacious and hazy, they give the single a highly hypnotising aura, wrapping the listeners in liquid gold. Secret Towns match that with their vocal charge, equally evocative and anthemic. The end result is impressive – an engaging […]

‘So Sentimental’ is a record with a fascinating origin story. You see, the talented group of people behind it – Seattle-based outfit Wonderful – have been around since the 90s, letting their sound evolve through the few decades since. We did have a peek at their 2003 album ‘God Bless Our Pad’ and it was […]

Introduced by quirky wildlife samples drenched in reverb, ‘Amor Fati (Silver Threads)’ reveals its true nature not long after that. Built on playful and sleazy indie stylings, the track develops with charm and charisma in between fuzzy guitar riffs and casual drums, to then be crowned by Rare Seed’s lo-fi vocals, here delivered with nonchalance […]

I can’t think of a better tune to lead us into the weekend than ‘Halfway Boys’, the smashing new single from Welsh singer/songwriter Tom Collins. A guitar-led indie-rock beauty that showcases Tom’s extraordinary vocals and heart-on-sleeve songwriting, the track delivers an all-important message about neglect, deprivation, and child poverty. “It is a song that needs […]