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Moonshine & Coffee by Joel Rivendell: Review Melbourne-based veteran singer-songwriter and performer Joel Rivendell’s song ‘Moonshine & Coffee’ is a country-tinged funktastic extravaganza about making the most of every moment of your life. Starting with a steady country rhythm accompanied by a twangy cigar box-sounding guitar riff, Joel Rivendell adds…

The diverse American indie-rock quartet Morning Trips has charmed fans with their uncompromising devotion to Alt-Rock. Nonetheless, the band’s musical output does not end there. The Florida band’s approach has evolved from effervescent, atmospheric pop to frenetic, introspective punk and beyond, drawing inspiration from a range of genres, and it…

The Freedom Inside by Harry Kappen: Review ‘The Freedom Inside’, Harry Kappen’s latest single, is a stirring and heartfelt exhortation to start making great changes from inside. The Dutch musician and music therapist is recognized for making controversial political statements and creating music that promotes awareness of world issues. Kappen’s…

Avi Misra Evokes Nostalgia with Latest Album The magnificent new album ‘Nostalgia,’ conceived in the brilliant mind of legendary Electronic Rock artist/producer Avi Misra, is a Synthwave and Darkpop masterpiece. ‘Nostalgia,’ Avi Misra’s fifth and perhaps greatest album, debuted on March 2 at Melbourne’s famed Toff In Town. The album…

A longstanding lyricist in the Advanced BMI Songwriting Workshop and award-winning independent filmmaker, Cleo Handler is a LA native who was in Brooklyn for the past decade, but recently returned, recording “gold” at Wild Horizon Studios in Hollywood. In her words, this record – and accompanying lyric videos – were…

Smile by David Peril: Review David peril has started making new music after taking a 22-year long break and announced his arrival with the new single ‘Smile’. David Peril has drawn comparisons with Radiohead before and ‘Smile’ is from a similar vein with its own characteristics. ‘Smile’ is about David…

never mine by chloe spider: Review Nottingham-based indie bedroom pop artist chloe spider’s latest single ‘never mine’ is a brilliantly crafted evocative piece of music that blends ambient electronic textures with haunting vocals. The structure of the song is unique, with two alternate portions combined to produce a hypnotic and…

Second phase by Perttu Leinonen: Album Review The spiritual sound of Perttu Leinonen’s music is astounding to hear and is a blend of electronica and deep poetry. Entitled “Second phase”, this intriguing record takes a unique path in making melodies, like its cinematic and storytelling stance. Each track has spoken…

Back To Me by Matthew Smith: Album Review Matthew Smith’s album “Back To Me” blew me away with its folk/indie rock sound. Each melody from this collection is a combination of soothing acoustic hymns and powerful guitar riffs. In addition to that, a talented singer graces the mic and paves…

Figure Eights by Nichole Saphos Band: Album Review Nicole Saphos Band’s latest album, ‘Figure Eights,’ is a pleasant and eclectic combination of indie rock, funk, and ballads that highlight Nicole Saphos’s diversity and originality. Nicole’s lifelong love of patterns is central to the album, as each song delves into diverse…