Taking an eclectic, flamboyant approach to modern electronica, Miami-based producer Di Stefano has recently unveiled his latest effort, a Japanese-inspired piece that’s part leftfield and part world music. Aptly titled ‘Kotokashi’, the record moves with cathartic energy and kaleidoscopic production, packing a wealth of authentic Japanese instrumentation upon a rather minimalistic script. Described by Di […]

Out today, ‘Things You’re Not Sorry For’ is a rather personal and meaningful release for Dale Frost. Serving as a cathartic tool for a past relationship gone wrong, the single seeks to highlight the difficulty of coming to terms with betrayal and heartbreak, sharing a relatable, charming pop piece with a great deal of contemporary […]

Last time we wrote about Tamar Berk was in November 2024, and Mesmerized was busy celebrating ‘That’s Not a Lie’ as a “crunchy and upbeat offering”, a statement we certainly stand by even today. You see, the Californian songstress has heavily dabbled in roaring indie-rock and hazy alt-pop, fusing the two in a nostalgic, dreamy […]

A long time in the making, ‘Quicksand’ marks the return of London-based alt-pop creative Sarah Krimson. Following up on her 2023 EP ‘Urban Melancholia’, the single sees her getting back to what she does best: brooding, introspective pieces with a heightened sense of pensive lyricism and gloomy sonic character. Anticipating Krimson’s upcoming album ‘Raw/War’, ‘Quicksand’ […]

We approach Stereo Silence with great curiosity, asking ourselves if this is Britain’s new wonder band. After hearing their debut effort, ‘The Strange’, our position is that they might as well be. You see, the Camberley-based group sounds fantastic from the get-go, unveiling high production value and electrifying songwriting. In fact, the talented humans behind […]

There’s something incredibly refreshing in ‘Birds Are Dinosaurs Too’. You see, at a time where everyone is striving for extreme polishing and luscious records, Alisa Stepura enters the music industry with unapologetic roaring flair, serving an unmistakable serving of rock’n’roll attitude and fuzzy distortion. ‘Birds Are Dinosaurs Too’ is Stepura’s latest effort, a collection of […]

A nuanced, meaningful record, ‘Ores’ showcases the deep creative commitment of Irish band BODIES. Known for their brooding indie and post-punk character, the project enjoys a variety of aural outlets, be it indie-flavoured evocative, melancholic pieces or furious, guitar-powered cuts. Whichever way you look at it, BODIES’ music is incredibly hypnotic, sparking a listening experience […]

Hailing from Berlin, Lawrence Timoni has carved out a unique space for himself in the past couple of years, releasing cinematic-flavoured pop efforts with a great deal of evocative energy and catchy melodies. ‘Where the Wind Knows Me’ is the latest offering from Timoni, a charmingly vulnerable and emotional piece that seems to turn the […]

Some of you might know Ha Vay as ‘angeldreamgirl777’ – as her Instagram handle playfully suggests – and honestly, it’s a description that well fits the American songstress’s hazy, feverish aural ethos. A fierce explorer of evocative dream-pop, retro psychedelia and gentle folk tones, Ha Vay has built an impressive brand for herself, rallying a […]

As August came along last week, a new band rose from the ashes of a distant past: Echomatica. ‘Love Isn’t Always’ is the record that introduces us and the world to them. The immediate feeling is of a hazy, hypnotic and ghostly creative outfit, a band oscillating between trip-hop, shoegaze, electronica and dream pop. In […]

Embodying the brooding, vengeful character of the John Wick saga, ‘Haunted’ feels fierce and bold, and rather anthemic. A slice of clean and relentless melodic heavy metal, the record sees creative Brian Hunsaker pen an absolute jewel, a piece that’s haunting yet hard-hitting, reflective and gloomy, yet expansive and explosive. Echoing the likes of Megadeth, […]

On the surface, ‘Venus’ might appear as your run-of-the-mill synthpop record. Yet, at a deeper look, the piece benefits from understated elegance and luscious, perfect melodies, something that indicates the heightened compositional skills of its author. Hailing from Canterbury, BŠĀR is the talented creative behind the single; a producer and multi-instrumentalist, he’s also classically trained, […]