‘Hear My Heart’ is a song about endurance. Not the kind you are thinking about, though. It’s about romantic, emotional endurance. It’s about the strength of one’s commitment to love and authenticity. To do so, the record embraces a wonderfully heartwarming and friendly character, with Canadian pair Karen Pyra and Darrel Cameron lending their malleable […]

‘Lonely Wanderer’ marks our point of entry into Grand Nathaniel’s aural universe. It’s a place we approach with a certain reverence and respect, a sonic dimension that’s hard to pinpoint towards a specific genre. Rather, the American songwriter delivers a stream of friendly, nostalgic and evocative goodness, threading the fine line between malleable pop-leaning songs […]

I love this record! I truly do. Spearheaded by English songstress Lois Leon, ‘Slow Motion’ grows on the listener pretty quickly. Introduced by unsuspecting acoustic guitars and poised drum grooves, the track soon blooms into a gritty and vibrant ’90s-flavoured cut, an explosion of energy and charisma that never goes over the top. Instead, it […]

Max Norton is who you’d call a successful session musician. Having spent the best part of the last decade playing drums for established artists all around the globe, the talented multi-instrumentalist has now decided to step into the limelight himself, embracing songwriting and looking forward to developing his solo project. Active since 2023, such an […]

It’s been a while since we covered Side Bangs. Over two years, precisely. In truth, the shoegaze outfit guided by American creative Stephanie Rodgers took some well-deserved time off, only interrupted by last year’s single ‘SOL’. Recently, the project has returned with a rather ethereal and nocturne piece, a hypnotic record navigating the quieter, more […]

We approach You All Will See with a certain curiosity and reverence. You see, the Minneapolis-based project is unconventional in every sense of the word. Embracing an experimental indie-rock ethos, You All Will See navigates the grittier, hazier side of the genre, blending hard-hitting distortions and fierce drums with aural nostalgia and instrumental allure. That’s […]

It’s been quite the year for French producer laum. Following up on “twelve years of artistic research”, the Paris-based creative appears to have landed on a truly hypnotic and mesmerising formula, a slice of ethereal electronica wrapped in nocturne, mysterious textures. ‘Float’ is the perfect example of that. Continuing the artistic journey initiated by ‘Tell […]

Why do we like ‘On a Prayer with a Broken Wing’? Well, simply put, it’s electrifying, carefree, fun, and diverse. It’s not a piece that pursues trends or proven formulas. Rather, it’s the direct personal expression of its author, New Zealander creative True North. Hailing from Auckland, the talented songwriter and musician has teamed up […]

Inspired by tragic and painful circumstances, ‘Es Así’ is not your average record. Penned by Californian songstress Anessa, the piece uncovers a wealth of Spanish lyricism and Latin American rhythms, making for an eclectic, vibrant listening experience, one that oscillates between aural richness and songwriting depth. We are particularly in awe of the second verse, […]

I appreciate records such as ‘Dance in the Bar’. You see, an energetic and potent piece, the single threads the fine line between nostalgia and euphoria, borrowing from popular post-punk allure and hints of emo flair. Whichever way you look at it, ‘Dance in the Bar’ doesn’t seek to reinvent the wheel. Simply, it repackages […]

A meaningful, purposeful record, ‘Carmina Alegría’ comes from a place of deep introspection and nostalgia. An ethereal, cinematic album, the LP is set to be released this very same Friday (21st). We’ll look into the story behind it all shortly, but for now, it’s worth noting one of Yo’s recently released singles, ‘Coágulo de un […]

Why do I like this record? Well, first of all, it is heartwarming and traditional. It feels familiar, like an old friend who greets you at the door after a period of turbulence. Secondly, this old friend is also wise and far-sighted, helping us decode the current political landscape from a historical perspective. Quite prophetic, […]