Reviews

The Gold Tips lean fully into the essence of classic soul with “Hope and Recreation”, delivering a record that feels both reverent and refreshingly alive. Rooted in Belfast but deeply connected to the traditions of artists like Sam Cooke and the legacy of Stax Records, the band approaches the genre…

Canja makes a striking first impression with “Floor,” a debut that feels both deeply personal and sonically distinctive. Built entirely on acoustic percussion, the track immediately stands out for its raw, organic texture, transforming rhythm into narrative in a way that feels immersive rather than ornamental. There’s a clear sense…

PostOmnis returns with “Mysticism”, a release that fully realizes Seán Graves’ vision as both a sonic architect and world-builder. Long regarded as a cult figure within dark electronic circles, Graves pushes his project into more refined and immersive territory here, crafting an album that feels deliberate, cohesive, and deeply atmospheric…

CATNAP channels the heart and urgency of classic melodic punk on “Leave the Light On,” a track that feels rooted in both nostalgia and genuine emotional connection. Drawing from the spirit of ‘90s pop-punk while maintaining a modern clarity, the project delivers a sound that is instantly familiar yet refreshingly…

There’s something quietly fascinating about The Vlade’s journey, Bulgarian-born, Vancouver-based, once a seasoned cartoonist, now channeling that same visual imagination into music. And with It Could Be Better, he dives headfirst. This 14-track record swings between hard rock punch and introspective balladry like it’s second nature, refusing to sit neatly…

Matthew Jones has been steadily carving out a space for himself in contemporary Christian music, and with “What Else Do I Need,” he leans fully into what he does best, which is creating intimate and wholesome worship numbers. Having evolved from his earlier alt-rock roots into a more devotion-centered sound,…

With his latest single, “YAMA,” BLAGODAT’ shows us he isn’t here to play safe. Coming out of Birmingham with a fully self-built approach, he writes, produces, and shapes every inch of his sound on his own terms, which bleeds into every second of the track. All about immigration, loss, and…

Brighton’s Cello, with her debut single “Vitamins,” released fittingly on International Women’s Day, brings punch, serving up a wiry, post-punk critique of modern womanhood that’s as cheeky as it is cutting. Trained as a classical cellist but clearly done playing by the rules, Cello channels that discipline into something taut…

Cyberville Bandit, aka Wally Flint, doesn’t exactly follow the usual playbook, and you get that through “Rock Jazz Manifesto.” A solo artist with roots stretching back to the jazz-fusion boom of the ’70s, Flint finally lets decades of ideas spill into one genre-blurring track, born in long-haul truck routes across…

Junichi Yano leans into warmth and nostalgia with “Dazzling Girl,” a melodic pop release that captures the quiet fascination of being drawn to someone just out of reach. Known for blending emotional Japanese lyricism with accessible pop sensibilities, Yano delivers a track that feels both intimate and universally resonant. There’s…