“Symbols” by Moontwin, the brainchild of singer-songwriter Maple Bee and XRaydio founder Zac Kuzmanov, invites listeners into a sonic dreamscape as immersive as it is unsettling. Released on Jan 5, the single shimmers with the soft touch of acoustic guitars, stirring like the first tendrils of consciousness in a half-sleep.…
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Jakob The Liar shows us how he rebirthed himself in the new year with his latest single, “Sunchild.” Helmed by the Danish-born and London-based alt-pop singer-songwriter Jakob Kupferberg, Jakob The Liar blends transcendental atmospherics with folksy and triballic acoustics. Released on January 5, 2024, as part of his upcoming EP,…
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“Animal” by Backstrom offers a captivating exploration of the animal that resides within every human being. The song unfolds with a violin, setting a contemplative and atmospheric tone. As the music gradually builds, the storytelling vocals take center stage, delivering a narrative reflecting on our primal nature. As the song…
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Gary Dranow delivers a powerful and energetic musical experience through his rock anthem, “I’m a Man.” The song immediately grabs attention with crashing drums and driving blazing guitar jams that hypnotically loops like the most engaging earworm. The husky vocals carry a weighty, trailing accent that adds to the overall…
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Evol Walks, the heavy rock outfit fronted by powerhouse Australian-born singer/songwriter Leah Martin-Brown, takes a captivating and unexpected turn with their release of “Pet Sematary.” The name is known of course, it being an iconic and upbeat Ramones song. But Martin-Brown brings the emotion out of the energy with a…
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Tattoos, Blues and Nothing Left to Lose by DEREK LEE GOODREID: Review
by Gabe FinchSinger-songwriter Derek Lee Goodreid from Perth, Western Australia, is starting the new year on the best note with an anthemic, emotionally charged country, “Tattoos, Blues and Nothing Left to Lose.” Released on the first of January, the song resonates and motivates with catchy vocals and a spirited arrangement. The song…
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“God of the Gaps,” is the latest psych-rock/ garage-rock single by Bristol-based artist Stanley Duke and the Kindred Spirits. “God of the Gaps” gets gritty and atmospheric with space-rock elements from the gnarly guitar jams and bluesy, reverbed vocals. The track immerses the listener in a dirty, spacey aesthetic filled…
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“Rely” is the duo horsebread’s latest single, released just last Dec 29, 2023. Comprised of Andrew Frazier on bass and keys and Sam McLeod on vocals and guitar, horsebread presents a fuzzy, shiny dream. With ethereal emotional vocals and hard-hitting drums, the song takes you on one hell of a…
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The Cumberland River Project, led by the talented songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Frank Renfordt, has released a vibrant and infectious single, “Your Man.” The song unfolds a concerning picture from the midst of 70s and 80s-inspired blues, soul, and rock. “Your Man” injects the infectious energy in your nerves from…
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“Un monde en couleurs” by Nalya is a delightful French pop song that radiantly commends optimism and constructive harmony in the face of destruction. From the dreamy synth-pop beginning to the climactic surge of drums and shimmering guitars, the song perfectly complements its uplifting and optimistic lyrics. The song starts…