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Road Trip by Sambox: EP Review A soothing wave of melodies overflows in Sambox’s “Road Trip”. It’s a pleasant mixture of downtempo, and electronica with a strong emphasis on ambient. Samuel Pineau is the mind behind Sambox and he’s a French music producer with a creative brain for all kinds…

Simple by Cielo Pordomingo: Review “Simple” is an evocative avant-garde track by Cielo Pordomingo accompanied by a visually striking music video. The song’s rhythm has strong ties with electronica and the ambient genre. Hearing it from start to finish had a meditative vibe, an aspect that the music biz needs…

Realize by Yaokay: EP Review Realize by Yaokay is a four-track EP that showcases the diverse musical abilities of Robby Rozite (Yaokay), Malcolm Sullivan (Varsity Mac), and Sam Knauss (Eskayy). The EP features a blend of Trap, Indie-Rock, Hip-Hop, RnB, and Pop music genres, and draws inspiration from artists such…

Varied Thrush by Sparkbird: Review Sparkbird’s “Varied Thrush” is a charming indie tune guaranteed to resonate with the masses. Following the tropes of minimal music, the artist’s melodic style accompanies just the right amount of instrumentation and singing without overwhelming the listener. In that aspect, I thoroughly suggest this song…

Leo Nazz by Leo Nazz: EP Review The eponymous EP by Leo Nazz is gaining attention throughout the world. This playthrough took five years to complete and is a reflection of the artist’s whole existence. The semi-autobiographical EP delves into several aspects of Nazz’s life, including his dealing with a…

I’m A Libra by Feliciano: Review Feliciano, a Puerto Rican artist inspired by the likes of The Killers, Coldplay, Keane, Arctic Monkeys, and Leonard Cohen, has released his latest single ‘I’m A Libra’, and it’s an energetic synth-pop meets indie-pop sound that will surely leave listeners hooked. The song is…

Robyn Froese’s debut EP, Wasp Woman and the Haunting of Heatley, was just released. Robyn is an independent singer who composed this album based on her experience living and working on the notorious Downtown Eastside (DTES) of Vancouver, Canada, which is notorious for its opioid issue and extreme levels of…

Idiopath by Kenton Hall & The Necessary Measures: Album Review ‘Idiopath’ is a fantastic companion to the double album ‘Idiopath and Omniopath’ that demonstrates the unique approach of Kenton Hall & The Necessary Measures to classic pop/rock and alternative rock music. With each subsequent listen to ‘Idiopath’, any listener would…

More by Nicole Saphos Band: Review It’s 2023 and delightful artists such as Nicole Saphos Band continue to strive in the realm of feel-good indie music. The artist’s track “More” has an interesting mixture of pop and RnB, and the final outcome is truly stellar! Aside from that, an alluring…

STARSHIPS by C-BEEM: Review STARSHIPS by C-BEEM is a love letter to Sci-fi themed music from the 80s. Altogether, the track is perfect for anyone wishing to take a time machine back into that era. There’s something truly nostalgic and melodic about this piece, it arises from the use of…