A vibrant, honest piece, ‘The Answer’ is the perfect balance between lyrical introspection and bouncy, uplifting sonic charge. Built over nostalgic R&B production (think Rihanna and Iyaz), the record seeks to evoke the spirit of the early 2010s, blinking an eye to Julemo’s own youth and connecting with the song’s personal, informed songwriting. Hailing from […]

It’s not our first rodeo covering HOT MUD. In fact, it’s hard to forget such a unique and purposeful project, an act of resilience and defiance that will likely inspire many like-minded listeners out there. Writing about ‘Rehab Rock’ back in 2024, we proudly celebrated HOT MUD as “the story of a man fighting his […]

It’s been a rather productive year for Sasha Joy, as the reader will certainly remember. Featuring ‘Summer’s Come’ earlier in July, we celebrated the British songstress as “showcasing a precise and soulful vocal tone that never disappoints”. Such a powerful quality has been a staple in Joy’s catalogue so far, threading the fine line between […]

We are very familiar with Brighton-based troubadour Ian Roland. We appreciate the simplicity that surrounds the project. At a time when the world is descending into a complex spiral of controversial art and gloomy imagery, it’s refreshing to come across a committed creative penning simple, relatable songs, slices of heartwarming jewels on top of fragrant, […]

Back from a long hiatus – their previous single dating back to 2021 – eclectic musical outfit Omnesia are back today with ‘Days and Nights’, a piece that’s steeped in personal experience and inspired lyrics, once again furthering the project’s eclectic and committed artistic freedom. You see, Omnesia don’t follow any pre-conceived trend or a […]

Sparking a gloomy, obscure and gritty listening experience, Danish sonic explorer TRALALAS returns today with a large introspective album, ‘Ornament’. Writing about the project earlier this year, we celebrated ‘Winter on the Vine’ as “a quirky, sui generis record… that’s one of the best compliments we can give it, at a time when everybody is […]

The keen reader will gladly remember Kaia Fincher, Brighton-based songstress with a knack for bold, introspective lyricism and committed relatability. Writing about her latest effort ‘Something New’ back in September, we proudly celebrated it as “a slice of empowering lyricism on top of a vibrant alt-pop production that feels contemporary, yet familiar.” We stand by […]

‘Secret Game’ marks our point of entry into SUNSET REBELLION’s artistic universe. It’s a rowdy, melancholic and gloomy place, yet one that we are happy to step into. Blending explosive distortions and haunting, dark lyricism, the Florida-based outfit offers a hard-hitting sonic imprint, a stream of hard rock and post-grunge goodness that’s hard to resist. […]

Believe it or not, this is not the first time we have come across a real-life, full-time doctor making music on the side. If you think about it, it’s probably very healthy for a medical professional to have an outlet for self-expression and personal catharsis. Simply, art is good for the soul. ESTRADA Music Project […]

‘90s children rejoice! There’s a new like-minded project in town, and it’s never sounded so good. Celebrating the release of their latest effort, ‘Necromancer’, English alt-rock and grunge outfit She Becomes appears to have finally found a sound that they resonate with, a concoction of nostalgic grunge distortions steeped in melancholic songwriting and veiled mysticism. […]

We last wrote about London-based creative Skar de Line back in July, celebrating ‘Inside’ as “initiating a journey of reckoning within the darkest corners of one’s consciousness”, a heightened introspective ethos that seems to have become a permanent quality of the Swedish-born, London-based creative. Embracing an increasingly cinematic and melancholic sonic imprint, Skar de Line […]

We appreciate artists who commit to personal expression, wherever it may take them. There are a lot of fake, flashy projects around, so much so that it’s refreshing to come across honest, evocative songwriters such as Robert Leonard. Hailing from Nashville, Leonard embraces a heartfelt and relatable Country quality, penning meaningful and introspective material with […]