On a mission to release a meaningful double album, ‘Morning & Midnight’, Texan-based troubadour Ezra Vancil has recently unveiled another piece of the puzzle, a heartfelt, meaningful song evoking a particularly tender shared memory. ‘Island’ is exactly that; centred around a lovely moment on a beach steeped in romantic allure, the track feels soothing and […]

Listening to ‘Mystic Highway’ might sound familiar, but not for the reasons you think. Of course, from a musical standpoint, the sonic matter at hand is pretty straightforward and energetic, with a stream of rock’n’roll goodness embodying a rather loyal and authentic old-school allure. Yet, the reason why the album will sound familiar is because […]

Driving an evocative and poignant listening experience, ‘Hold Me Close’ well adapts to the nocturne and intimate end-of-year feeling, a time often shrouded in introspection and warm, fuzzy emotions. Penned by British soul-blues specialists Andy Crowe & The Eisen Family, the record marks the project’s comeback episode, following up from 2023 ‘Feel Alright Now’, and […]

We approach Jake Cassman’s aural work with a certain reverence and respect. You see, the American folk rocker’s artistic ethos is the kind of creative force that’s developed over years of busking and touring experience, and deep, honest songwriting efforts. Previously known as a member of Drunken Logic, a project that took him around the […]

There’s something unique about starting over; leaving one’s past behind and sparking a new era of artistic inspiration. J Saint James is certainly familiar with such a process. Formerly known as Jordan James, the talented British vocalist has risen to national recognition yet again, this time under a new moniker and a highly meaningful ethos. […]

Bringing a one-year hiatus to a close, Dom Quincey has recently returned with his comeback single, ‘It’s Not The End’. Incredibly soothing and elegant, the piece unfolds as a tenderly anthemic orchestral cut, a slice of heavenly vocals and cinematic textures within a bold and contemporary indie pop framework. The perfect match for Quincey’s nuanced, […]

We’ll start by being upfront and telling you all that ‘^]x*Ð’Ý{-’ is not an album for everyone. An experimental, boundary-pushing record, the EP explores the darkest corners of industrial electronica, the eeriest ambient and leftfield material out there. It’s partly brutalist, partly surrealist, partially horror-esque too. Not to mention a certain psychedelia making it all […]

Marking our entry point into Jonni Slater’s artistic universe, ‘Between the Shadows’ is a rather curious album. It feels timeless, eclectic and incredibly elegant; yet, there’s also an intimate and personal component in it, with the record continuously oscillating between these two extremes. You’ve got your bright, anthemic cuts and your haunting, melancholic pieces. Such […]

An honest, wholesome and authentic EP, ‘Groundless Heart Demos’ is Ollie Lou Smith’s answer to the timeless question “is it worth re-recording the songs properly?”. Sometimes it might be. More often than not, it’s hard to capture the same vibe, especially if the original recording has a truly impromptu and casual flair. Hence why Smith […]

It has certainly been a productive year for British outfit My Glass World, and they do not appear to be done yet. Following up on their latest album ‘Stranded Assets’, released earlier this year, the London-based pair have recently returned with ‘It Only Takes a Minute’, a piece that sparks a new creative and thematic […]

If you were looking for a heartfelt, authentic musical throwback, you just found it. ‘Paint’ is exactly that, a nostalgic look at the rock and pop flair of the ‘70s and ‘80s wrapped in eclectic musicianship and imaginative lyricism. Behind such an extensive effort, we find Vancouver-based musician and songwriter Pennan Brae, conquering us with […]

A challenging and eclectic record, ‘Working on a new brain’ is the kind of record that finds its inherent value in the heightened instrumental charge behind it. Drawing inspiration from prog rock, trip-hop and more, the track feels elegant and expansive, rich in melodies and with a fantastic balance between purposeful electronica and organic, retro-infused […]