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.
Penned by mysterious American band OpCritical, ‘Doing Fine’ seeks to warn listeners against the danger of authoritarianism in a failing global political landscape.
Marking Fish and Scale’s latest release, ‘Letter From Paulus’ develops in elegant acoustic settings, with a cinematic arrangement providing a great deal of pathos and cathartic allure.
Despite dating back to 2024, ‘Sandcastle’ still has a lot to give, so much so that Mardi Gras have unveiled a wonderful video for ‘Lia’s Theme’, one of the standout pieces in the album.
We appreciate SARK’s willingness to challenge himself, scrambling the aural formula in favour of a more eclectic and virtuoso-esque piece. Discover ‘Flying Toward Tomorrow’.
Packed with cinematic orchestral soundscapes and an intimate piano, ‘Before it’s time to leave’ feels incredibly elegant and moving. A special praise must be given to Jame Darcy’s expressive vocals.
The lo-fi sheen around ‘Yesterday Blur’ is a foundational part of its sonic allure. That’s what gives the record such a retro vibe, one that deeply resonates with us. Meet tcr!
Tabitha Zu continues with their triumphant re-issue series. This time around, we discover the band’s debut single ‘Heard It Before, from 1991.
In ‘Prism’ we find Cas Du Pree embracing his bolder, louder self, developing a dance-oriented, international-driven pop gem that carries a certain cinematic sheen.
British troubadour Tim Camrose is back with a highly nostalgic and meaningful offering, ‘Break the Chains’. That’s exactly the sort of relatable material we’d expect from him.
Pioneers of the Mexican dark wave and industrial synthpop scenes, Horizonte Lied have been active for decades, although with a few hiatuses in between. ‘Nuevos Horizontes’ is offered to us in a bold, remastered version.
‘The Flame in Me’ marks the beginning of a new phase for Astral Rocks, one that still sees its founder in charge of songwriting and creative direction, yet expands the instrumental and vocal roles to a number of truly talented and like-minded folks.
Beyond its technical instrumental facade, ‘Music Forever’ carries a purposeful core, just like its overarching album. It’s far from an exercise in musicianship, although if it were, Kamila Csenge would pass with flying colours.
