Reviews

Delta of Venus is back, and they’re delivering all the hazy, heartfelt, and atmospheric vibes you didn’t know you needed. After starting in a basement practice room in 1993—armed with instruments they couldn’t even play—the band has reformed, refined, and released “Disengaged b/w Slipping,” their first new material since their…

You Bred Raptors’ latest EP, Telemarketer Terrorists, delivers a captivating blend of retro synths, raw storytelling, and genre-hopping audacity. Released on November 27th, 2024, this Weymouth-based trio dives deep into themes of deception, nostalgia, and revelation across three dynamic tracks. The EP kicks off with a brief but potent intro,…

If music had seasons, Greetings From Twin Pine would be an eternal autumn—a heartfelt blend of folk, emo, and electronic influences steeped in the raw beauty of New England’s changing landscapes. Released on November 15, 2024, this collaborative EP from Pizza Academy and Narrator feels like flipping through a weathered…

If you’re in the mood for something electrifying, deeply introspective, and unapologetically real, Live EP by Happy Generation is just what you need. Released on November 29th, this EP was recorded in a single day at Tel Aviv’s BPM College studio, the band strips away the gloss of studio perfection,…

Athena Lim’s “Madrid” feels like stepping into a bittersweet daydream—a quiet stroll through memory and melody, set against the fading glow of a Madrid sunset. Dropping as the second single from her upcoming debut LP, this indie-folk gem builds on the eclectic foundation she laid with her Hello Frances EP,…

Charlie Freeman, the Portobello-based singer-songwriter, crafts a reflective masterpiece with his latest track, “Watchtower.” Drawing from his signature blend of 70s rock, Britpop, and Americana, Freeman delivers a song that feels both timeless and deeply personal. From the opening notes, “Watchtower” wraps listeners in shimmering, wistful melodies. The acoustic guitar…

Get ready to deck the halls and jingle all the way, because Chandra’s “Christmas Hugs” is here to sleigh your holiday playlist! This pop-rock quartet has whipped up a warm, fuzzy, and irresistibly cheeky track that wraps you in the spirit of the season like a cozy Christmas sweater. From…

Emerging artist Rita Mercury makes her mark with “Nobody,” a hauntingly beautiful track that embraces vulnerability, self-acceptance, and the quiet beauty of simplicity. Drawing on her background as an actress and theatrical producer, Mercury infuses this song with deep emotion and cinematic flair, creating an introspective listening experience that resonates…

If a single could feel like warm sunlight breaking through the trees on a serene morning, Christopher Parris’ “Golden Sunrise Of The Summerlands” would be it. This track, featured on Parris’ debut album Living Through The Twilight Of The Kali Yuga, is a gentle ode to personal evolution and the…

Hastings-based artist 23 Fields (a.k.a. Step) takes us on an emotional ride with “Jack”, a standout single from the album To Follow This Year’s Fashion. Recorded in just one day and produced by James McMillam, the album carries a raw authenticity that shines in this introspective yet power-packed track. The…