Reviews

Tokyo-Brit punk band STRAIGHT BACK FORWARD crash onto the global scene with their explosive debut double single “Don’t Back Down” / “Haunted Home,” released via JPU Records. Formed in Tokyo in 2020, the band fuses East and West with thrilling chemistry—fronted by London-born vocalist Joshua (NEATZ) and powered by Japanese…

Cosmic Songbird, also known as Natalie Farrell, unveils her spellbinding debut album, No Longer Lost, released on September 22, 2025. This celestial record, comprising poetry and spirit in its music, was created in close collaboration with composer and singer-songwriter Frances Yonge. It transcends genre, weaving threads of classical, ambient, and…

Italian artist Mtnt continues to rise through Europe’s electronic scene with their newest single “All I Need,” released on October 1st, 2025, a lush, immersive piece that blurs the lines between dream and reality. Following the success of “Limousine (Na Na Na),” Mtnt cements their reputation as a master of…

Ava Renn is a sonic storm—raw, unfiltered, and impossible to contain. Writing songs since she was eleven, she grew up with language in her blood and chaos at her back, turning music into the only place she’s ever felt truly alive. Both fierce and vulnerable, her sound fuses dirty rock…

Boston indie-rock duo Major Spark is back in full bloom with their sophomore album Walk Among the Poppies, a ten-track dive into melodic grit and unfiltered emotion. Mark Goodman and Brian Charles, longtime collaborators with serious alt-rock pedigree, deliver music that goes beyond the staples of time. Recorded at Charles’…

Kailie Simpson roars into her power with her fierce new single “Woman,” released October 10th. This is a blazing, no-apologies rock anthem that struts, snarls, and celebrates feminine confidence. Recorded at Big and Tall Recording Studio in New Jersey and produced alongside Gabe Valle and Tommy McCormick, the track closes…

San Diego-based rapper Star2 is back with a bang on his electrifying new single “Kokaine,” featuring fellow refugee artists Eh La and Tae Tae. Released on October 10th, the track is a blazing fusion of trap intensity, bilingual lyricism, and emotional confession, colliding pain and lust with longing. Born in…

Rising country talent Caitlin Mae strikes gold again with her latest single, “Your Truck,” a tender, soul-stirring ballad that illustrates the age-old, ever-so-relatable feeling of love lost and the yearning for closure that never came. The Welsh-born, Nashville-inspired singer-songwriter, now a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, continues to carve…

Mike Bloom returns with his soul laid bare on Scars, a six-track EP that distills heartbreak, reflection, and fragile resilience into intimate, wood-toned soundscapes. Known for his work with Jenny Lewis, Julian Casablancas, and Richard Edwards, Bloom steps away from the spotlight to deliver something quietly arresting. Recorded and produced…

ViennaCC takes to the skies with his electrifying debut Cloud Beats, a 12-track joyride through rhythm, reflection, and digital dazzle. Dropping on September 1st, 2025, the album shows the artist in full command of his sonic playground, where pop, rock, and dance mingle intelligently. Known for his indie chart triumphs…