Introduced by a glorious, evocative saxophone solo, ‘Me’ is a truly impressive offering. Penned by American musician and songwriter Ski Team – aka Lucie Lozinski – the single is a stunning slice of indie-pop with a distinct leftfield tendency. In other words, it pushes the boundary a fair bit, both in terms of production nuances […]

“Like a moth to a flame, the new song is a warning for those that fly too close to the sun.” These are the words of David s. Monk and CasSondra Powers, a dynamic Detroit-based duo better known by their moniker Powers of the Monk. We’ve actually featured the outfit twice before, after falling in […]

Believe it or not, the smooth and sultry sounds of ‘Kickback’ were actually recorded in the dorm room of Stamford-based genre-bending artist Cole Park, who performs under the simple moniker of Dry. With a Billy Joel-influenced opening, the tune quickly descends into a jazzy, groovy, and deeply immersive piece of music with interesting key changes […]

Why change a winning formula? That’s the vibe we get with ‘Cherry Peach’, the latest offering from guitarist, composer, producer, and artist we at Mesmerized really admire, Ari Joshua. Teaming up again with the legendary John Medeski, Billy Martin, and Jason Fraticelli, Ari and Co. go about concocting a retro, funky, swampy, and (as per […]

Oh, Classtronaut, how we love thee! Earlier this year, the Idaho-based four-piece blew us away with two synth-drenched stunners in the form of ‘Chemical Reaction’ and ‘Gee Whiz’. Despite their brief time on the scene, the neo-psychedelic outfit is making a real name for themselves – and now return with three new tunes that form […]

‘Haze Collector’ is a super interesting and experimental eight-track offering from Spanish-born, London-based artist Mike de Lis, who performs under the moniker Mono XL. As the musician’s debut full-length album, ‘Haze Collector’ is a synthy, rocky, and ultimately genre-bending collection of tunes I’ve fallen deeply in love with. Inspired by the likes of David Bowie, […]

We did lose ourselves in ‘I Don’t Belong Here’: an incredibly expansive and cathartic record, the track sparked an intense few minutes of personal reflection and nostalgic memories, all drenched in poignancy, melancholia and ethereal vibes. Penned by Colombian producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Enla Arbolda, the song is part of a wider EP, ‘Other Ways […]

We are always eager to observe two solid artistic projects collaborate. Often the result is unexpected, and more than the sum of its parts. ‘TWIN FLAME’ is basically a case study for such a belief. The latest collaborative record by Sedric Perry and K.ZIA, the EP showcases the elegant and luscious brand of R&B the […]

Dinosaur’s Skin are living proof that a quirky, playful identity and a strong music catalogue can result in a successful career. Hailing from Taiwan, the talented duo of musicians dinosaurs boast millions of streams on Spotify alone, not a surprise given the quality of their artistic output. Exploring indie and psychedelic territories, the creative pair […]

It’s been a productive year for Trash Pals; following up on a string of singles, the Los Angeles-based duo recently returned with an expansive EP, the love-themed effort ‘Power Hug’. We feel as if the record is a stepping stone for the project, now solidifying their elegant and lightly cool sonic character with a substantial […]

It took a while to fully decode Дeva’s boundary-pushing artistry, while keeping an eye on the wider context around it. First of all, this is a successful international project, boasting live performances all around Europe and a large following on social media. Hailing from Budapest, the Hungarian songstress has gathered a series of well-deserved accolades, […]

Debuting earlier this year with ‘Counting to 3’, Florida-based songstress Emma Forgette has since amassed a sizeable catalogue of both evocative and fierce pop gems, often infused over a charming country livery. Featuring ‘Somebody’s Somebody’ in the spring, we proudly celebrated it as “a bold and heartfelt tune that hits you right in the feels […]