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Throughout his 20s, Somerset-based Luke Stidson was the front person for Twin Falls – a mild-mannered synth-folk band, who enjoyed some small success with a couple BBC Radio1 playlists as well as an appearance at the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury 2013. After the demise of Twin Falls, Somerset-born Luke…

Simple Pleasures by Bikini Islands: Album Review Bikini Islands, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based surf rock band known for fusing elements of gloomy grunge, indie rock, and pop punk to create beautiful soundscapes, has finally released its most awaited 10-song album, “Simple Pleasures,” after years of hard work on a number of…

42 by Setting Suns DC: Review Karl and Gayle Moore are responsible for the songwriting and production of the EP “42,” which was released by Setting Suns DC in 2022. Each song is a contemplation on growing older as well as the shifts that take place in our lives as…

Just the Touch of My Hands by Ninni: Review If wholesome had a level beyond it, then Ninni’s incredible track “Just the Touch of My Hands” would be at the center of it. Where do I even begin? This is such a soothing and adorable track! With smooth guitar chords,…

Memoriam by Forgotten Garden: Review Forgotten Garden has composed a unique and mysterious track that will surely captivate you. ‘Memoriam’ is an emotional track, which is a vibe without a doubt. It’s one of those types of songs that emits a horror movie/gothic rock aesthetic. That is a hauntingly beautiful…

Satsuma Scout in his music project weaves pop-punk, folk, and indie alternative influence with a blistering optimism and blunt lyrical honesty while channeling the boredom, anxiety, and dread of the present. He picked up a guitar at age 31 for the first time in nearly ten years, revisiting songs he…

Adrift by Chord Fiction: Review The Five-piece EP “Adrift” by “Chord Fiction” will make you feel adrift across the romantic blue waves of life. With brilliant guitar strums and shifts from David Tom and Fremont-based singer and songwriter David Salazar dropping smooth beats to create 15 minutes and 22 seconds…

From South London, England, comes the singer-songwriter and producer David Taro. His music, which spans the genres of indie pop, rock, and blues, is heartfelt and tender while frequently containing wry, self-deprecating humor. He has written songs about Thierry Henry the football player to fairytales gone awry over the years.…

Isthmus by Seamus O’Muineachain: Album Review Musician and composer Seamus O’ Muineachain hails from the West Irish coastal village of Belmullet, to grace this world with his intricate instrumental composition, packed in a 10-piece album, “Isthmus”. Although, the artist has only released 4 tracks, namely “Two Bays”, “Lost Fishermen”, “Mouth…

Suzannah by Charlie Higgins & Sunset Station: Review American-born songwriter Charlie Higgins is based in Sayulita, Mexico; his music fuses rock ‘n’ roll, blue-eyed soul, old-time country, and the blues. The band Sunset Station features him as the frontman, along with Xavier Olazabal on drums, Manu Areola on bass, and…