Seems only yesterday when we were writing about ‘ocd’, praising it as “a deep dive into fashionable indie territories and guitar-driven euphoria”. We stand by our words; it was very clear back then how Tamar Berk had struck sonic gold, blending early ‘2000s indie influences with quirky dream-pop allure. Such a potent formula is once […]

Before putting pen to paper, and before even reading much information about My Lovely Haunting, we felt it was important to quietly listen to the sonic material at hand. Steeped in indie and cinematic folk with a strong, poignant allure, ‘Forgotten Moon’ unveils a listening experience that’s incredibly hypnotic and cathartic, a slice of raw […]

Following up on April’s ‘The Best Things in Life’, American songstress Kazu Osumi has now returned with her latest effort, ‘Times of Love’, a heartwarming slice of nostalgic lyricism and tender pop goodness that highlights the project’s more meaningful and reflective side. Trading hazy and cinematic production for a more conventional, vocal-focused acoustic outlook, the […]

Judging by the heightened poignancy and evocative charge in ‘Early in the Morning’, one might be persuaded into believing the piece to be sung by an American troubadour, perhaps one with roots in the Appalachian region. Thanks to his gravelly, smoky voice and the heartfelt minimalism of his lyrical delivery, talented outfit Soul Zimon & […]

We were writing about Silver Liz just over a month ago. The Brooklyn-based pair have recently returned after a three-year hiatus with a newly-found creative spark, a feature that appears to be stemming from Matt Wagner’s own personal forays into electronic music. Such an ethos meets Carrie Wagner’s dreamy and hazy vocals, making for a […]

Marking the first act of a seemingly long creative journey, ‘sun & moon’ uncovers a wealth of evocative lyricism and contemporary pop prowess that’s hard to reckon with. Behind such a masterpiece, we find mysterious Canadian songstress Rikki Lumi. While we don’t have much information about her, she likes to present the project as an […]

Australia has long been forging music talent, yet one of the names that struck with us recently is that of young pop songstress Lana Karlay. Hailing from Melbourne, the seventeen-year-old has recently unveiled her latest effort, ‘Don’t Let Me Go’, an evocative and meaningful piece steeped in cinematic allure and relatable lyricism. Produced in Los […]

The keen reader might remember Switzerland-based rocker Jack Rush from an article we published earlier this year, praising the talented musician and songwriter as “living proof that it’s never too late to start something new”. You see, Rush has reached an age that many would define as full of wisdom… a milestone that doesn’t stop […]

A familiar face on our blog, Californian singer-songwriter Larry Karpenko has had an incredibly productive year, with a stream of singles showcasing all of his artistic and musical prowess. In fact, writing about ‘Ladybug Field’ a few months ago, we proudly celebrated Karpenko as offering “an impressive showcase of musicianship, one that also involves a […]

We approach ‘Elegy’ with a certain reverence and respect. Steeped in gloomy, obscure allure, the piece uncovers a striking journey through melancholic rock and dark lyricism, a feature that well fits Sour Blood’s overall ethos. Hailing from Poznań, Poland, the group emerges from the new Polish progressive alternative scene with a distinct minimalist and nostalgic […]

Crowning an incredibly productive year, Lana Crow is now back with her latest effort, ‘Orwellian Times’, a piece that asks the ever-relevant question, ‘Are we living in Orwellian Times?’ Channelling societal decadence and the global rise of authoritarianism, the London-based songstress unveils a lyrical journey that’s bold and daring, but also honest and authentic. We […]

It’s been a comeback year for BAIBA. The Latvian-born, Austria-based songstress has blessed the global airwaves with her blend of dreamy, dark-pop allure and evocative, reflective lyricism, with ‘Stalker’ and ‘Darkest Hour’ having showcased the project’s songwriting depth and wide influences. In fact, we previously celebrated BAIBA as developing an “euphoric and fierce lyrical universe”, […]