Reviews

South England–born alternative pop artist Ameliah Jayne continues to carve out her own fearless lane with “Aphrodite,” a bold, myth-infused anthem that doubles as a manifesto for self-worth and women’s empowerment. Already known for her outspoken lyricism and genre-hopping sound, Ameliah blends alternative pop, electropop, and darker cinematic textures into…

Veteran songwriter Rusty Reid returns with “Let’s Just Talk,” the third single from Rusty Reid & The Unreasonables’ 2025 album The Unreasonables, released via Northern Latitudes Records and Rio Paso Music Publishing. Originally from Texas and now based in the Pacific Northwest, Reid uses this long-shelved project to lean fully…

Irish pop newcomer Kaylene steps into her most confident era yet with “Classy,” a bold, tongue-in-cheek single that sets the tone for her upcoming debut EP due in February 2026. Hailing from Listowel, Ireland, Kaylene has been steadily building buzz through live shows and a growing online following, and “Classy”…

FREDRYD turns the dancefloor into a declaration of joy with his new single, “Let The Girl Have Her Fun,” a dance-pop and EDM release signed to LFTD Global/LVLD Music that lands with bright intent and zero apologies. Built as a love letter to girls and young women who simply want…

Born in Bermuda and sharpened in New York City, Tara Perez is stepping into her pop era with zero hesitation, and her latest single “CRY BABY” makes that crystal clear. Following the glossy tease of “WOW,” Perez now fully claims her voice with a brat-pop anthem that’s equal parts diary…

PepeTheMenace steps back into the emotional firing line with “Taylor,” a confessional, story-driven single that feels ripped straight from a late-night voice memo you weren’t meant to hear. Turning vulnerability into momentum, the rising artist, with raw indie-rock honesty, unpacks fleeting intimacy, regret, and obsession with zero filter. Between narrator…

Melbourne singer-songwriter Shani Weiss marks a deeply personal and quietly powerful milestone with his six EP, All About Life, released alongside her 40th birthday and launched live at The Toff in Town on 13 November 2025. More than a collection of songs, the EP is a pause-and-breathe moment in a…

Larry Karpenko steps into the holiday season with Celebrate the King, a richly layered Christmas album, reverent and joyfully alive. He merges jazz, gospel, pop, and cinematic storytelling and turns it into a cohesive celebration of faith, family, and wonder. Sparked by the realization that he’d never released a full…

UK-based project The Creaking Floorboards return with Falling Out Of Your World, a blues-rock album. Built from decades of observation, frustration, and reflection, the record carries the weight of long-held stories finally allowed to breathe. For Jeff, the lyricist at the heart of the project, this album brings a moment…

The Transits, the powerhouse New Zealand–South African trio, return swinging bigger, bolder, and more emotionally charged than anything in their catalogue so far, with Bleed Hope, a 15-track album. Released as their most ambitious statement yet, the record captures a band fully in their stride, balancing widescreen indie drama with…