I have been listening to music since I can remember: every genre, every artist, every edgy and niche subculture.
I am a great listener: I take pride in discovering unheard gems, trying to connect with their authors.
It never gets old, really… somehow, music keeps hypnotising us, surprising us, always, always offering something new. Must be some sort of magic.
The keen reader might remember American creative and vocalist Pronto Valid. We previously covered him in ‘FIRE’, a collaborative track we described as “wrapping listeners into a cathartic universe made up of sharp lyricism and emotional beats”. Decisively melancholic and evocative, the single was a true standout. Now, Pronto Valid is turning a page, entering […]
The keen reader will certainly recall British songstress Sasha Joy. Writing about ‘New Land’ not long ago, we proudly celebrated the project as holding “limitless soulful magic and hypnotising character”, a statement that we stand by, especially after having discovered Joy’s latest effort, ‘Summer’s Come’. Another episode from Sasha’s collaboration with producer Sanga Toto, the […]
Perhaps it’s just us, but we have been feeling quite bored by what’s coming out of the airwaves recently. You know, everyone’s trying to catch a trend or go viral, and overall, there’s less willingness to divert from the beaten path. That’s why we were rather happy to come across The Stolen Moans. The keen […]
When it comes to pure, unfiltered rock’n’roll energy, one might want to look towards Major Spark. Hailing from Boston, the talented, eclectic duo has recently unveiled their latest effort, a nugget of nostalgic, fuzzy charisma and roaring euphoria, ‘The Other Side’. In it, founders Mark Goodman and Brian Charles showcase their musical wisdom and their […]
Marking James Ellis’ debut album, ‘The Earth & All Within’ proudly pushes the Philadelphia-native in front of a global audience, showcasing the project’s unique sonic formula and its elegant, yet roaring allure. You see, while Ellis is indeed someone you would define as a ‘rockstar’, he’s also dared to expand the instrumental framework, adding a […]
The keen reader will certainly be aware of Japanese rockstar YOSHIKI. Celebrated as “one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history” by Consequence, the iconic creative has recently been working on a new adventure, sparking the artistic research that has now given birth to vocal group 美麗-Bi-ray-. Featuring young vocalists, Emi, Hinata, […]
Marking Kaxi’s comeback single, ‘Torture’ appears to spark a new era of creative glory for the Indian-born, London-based artist. On a hiatus since 2023, Kaxi hasn’t lost his quirky, evocative allure, with ‘Torture’ embracing a soothingly euphoric flair, part anthemic and part hazy. Honestly, it’s a really good effort. Known for his forays into pop, […]
We are very familiar with MaTare, and in fact, we did write about ‘That’s What People Do’ only last month, describing it as “an interesting change from MatAre’s usual programming”. Drenched in obscure and gloomy new wave references, the single opened new lyrical horizons for the Atlanta-based talent, fiercely reflecting on his country’s political landscape […]
We are confident the reader will already be familiar with Loreen. The Swedish superstar has been dominating the global pop landscape for the past decade and more, infusing her records with a great deal of evocative vocals and anthemic, potent EDM character. Now signed to Polydor France, Loreen has been embracing a mellower path, with […]
Lizzie Esau’s name has been a staple in North East England’s indie and alt-rock scene for quite some time now. Truthfully, her genre-based references are quite fluid, going from roaring guitar motifs to catchy, euphoric vocal hooks. What we know for sure is that the project’s energy is undeniable, with Esau commanding the listener’s attention […]
‘Land of Light’ serves as our point of entry into LEMY’s hazy, eclectic artistic universe. There’s a great deal of hypnotising energy in it, unveiling a trail of electro-pop goodness with a strong, dreamy, cinematic flair. Originally released in March 2024, ‘Land of Light’ can be considered LEMY’s first English release, although its overall ethos […]
Functioning as our point of entry into Stephen Thomas’ blistering career, ‘Breaking Hearts’ showcases the American creative’s eclectic and meaningful outlook, a quality that has helped him rally quite a sizeable audience around the project. It’s natural: boasting an authentic personality and a relatable take on the world around him, Thomas pens music that’s highly […]