This one is for all the retro heads out there. ‘Only Answer’ delves deeper into nostalgic, analogue-laden synths and warm, groovy beats, carving out a unique aural path that ties together italo-disco, synth-pop, disco, and disco-funk. It partly reminds us of the kind of obscure and dark – yet luscious and sultry – material that […]

Gen Z would probably describe ‘A Different Animal’ as the ‘beginning of a new era’ for Dog Years. It is indeed true that the Newcastle-based group has been silent for a while, precisely since their 2019 album ‘A Flame in Waiting’. A lot has changed since then. Trust us, a looooot. Yet, Dog Years haven’t […]

We approach Aliénore’s aural universe with a certain reverence and respect. You see, the Berlin-based French-British singer, songwriter, and musician is not your average artist. Far from it. Occupying a sonic and creative space that’s sacred, cinematic and rather haunting, the talented songstress uncovers a wealth of hypnotic and introspective textures, all the while delivering […]

The keen reader might remember Norwegian artist and producer SIKADE from a feature we published almost a year ago, praising ‘bloody moon’ as “one of Norway’s best-kept secrets, championing a truly cathartic and bucolic ethos, layering intimate and deep songwriting over soothing harp and cello tones.” We stand by our words: the young songstress is […]

There’s an incredible amount of vulnerability and meaningful lyricism in Eliza Noxon’s material. Gearing up for her upcoming album ‘Monsters With Bad Habits’, expected on February 27th, the American songstress has recently unveiled her latest single ‘You’, a heartfelt, personal piece steeped in grief-stricken nostalgia and immensurable loss. Wrapped in intense pop-rock sonic energy and […]

As heartbreak anthems go, ‘Temporary Toothache’ is certainly one of the most poised and reflective. Steeped in nostalgia and sober acceptance, the song sees 19-year-old songstress Quinn deliver a stunning vocal performance, showcasing her malleable, evocative vocals with incredible maturity and mastery. Originally from Nashville and now based in Savannah, the talented creative has unveiled […]

Hailing from Liverpool, UK, Sisters is the band you didn’t know you needed. Packed with hard-hitting charisma and striking lyricism, the group threads the fine line between personal, relatable songwriting and indie-rock allure, a formula that’s being truly perfected in ‘I can’t see’, one of Sisters’ latest singles. In truth, there’s a touch of dreaminess […]

Having made a name for herself in the British capital as a torch singer and Soho storyteller, Madeleine Rose Witney has recently unveiled her latest EP, ‘From Now On’, a record that’s incredibly elegant and classy, rather nocturnal and sultry. Steeped in gentle, tender and playful soulful goodness, ‘From Now On’ does a good job […]

Folks might remember Elise Trouw as an internet sensation, a viral loop-enthusiast, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist hypnotising audiences worldwide. Boasting the highest form of musicianship, Elise is the kind of artist that particularly resonates with fellow musicians and music nerds, although it’s fair to say that her reach has now flooded popular culture as well. […]

The keen reader will be aware of how much we love expansive guitar tones and dreamy distortions. It was then natural for us to discover Bliss Abyss, Oakland, CA-based outfit oscillating between visceral dream-punk and chaotic shoegaze allure, always delivering on their promise. Led by singer and guitarist Peter Wallner, Bliss Abyss have recently released […]

Marking our point of entry into Space Cartel’s eclectic artistry, ‘Giant Jack’ unfolds before our very eyes as a highly hypnotic and cinematic endeavour, a slice of emotional intensity and euphoric aural turmoil that’s as heartwarming as it is elegant and dreamy. Marking the London-based project’s latest effort, ‘Giant Jack’ sees founder, pianist and composer […]

We were busy writing about All The Young earlier this year, celebrating ‘Demons’ as “absolutely charming, an anthemic nugget of Britpop energy and meaningful lyricism.” We stand by our words; the Stoke on Trent-based outfit has long championed an anthemic, potent aural flair that’s hard to resist. Blending nostalgic and reflective songwriting with fierce, fuzzy […]