Reviews

For independent artist Jesulobami, “God Glory Rise Upon You” is a musical testimony shaped by gratitude. Born from John Ikulala’s reflections on the miracles, protection, provision and guidance he has experienced through his faith, the track transforms personal blessings into an upbeat invitation for listeners to remember their own reasons…

Stephani Ezatoff’s “Run On” revives a traditional African American Gospel hymn with a cinematic modernity while paying homage to Elvis Presley’s celebrated 1967 rendition.  Recorded at Nashville’s Sound Shop Studio on Music Row, remarkably close to the former RCA Studio B where Elvis recorded his version, the track carries an…

After more than six years away from releasing music, Glasgow electronic artist and producer CLOBR returns to the dancefloor with Ignite the Signal, a compact EP that sounds less like a comeback than a switch being flicked back on. With more than three decades spent around house, electro, vinyl and…

“Light of Blue” from The Mess:Age’s second album AGE OF MESS arrives as a sun-soaked pop-rock number with a surprisingly weighty idea beneath its breezy exterior. Built around images of summer, oceans and blue skies, the song turns its central colour into a symbol of hope, freedom and spiritual awakening.…

With a musical world shaped by hyperpop, K-pop, hip-hop, EDM, drum and bass, and kawaii pop, Lexa Terrestrial has built a colorful sonic identity that feels simultaneously nostalgic and extraterrestrial. Having previously opened for artists including Cupcakke, Tech N9ne, Hopsin, The Millionaires and Jeffree Star, Lexa brings that same unruly…

Berlin-based singer-songwriter Oskar Brandt makes his debut with “Now or Never,” an orchestral pop confession about love reaching its breaking point. Inspired by the emotional sweep of RAYE, Sam Smith and OneRepublic, Brandt builds songs like miniature films, pairing intimate storytelling with piano, strings and cinematic orchestration. His first single…

Oslo’s own Grey & Purple Songbook is rewriting the rulebook with their theatrical, narrative-first single, “This is My Crescendo.” By putting literary storytelling ahead of standard songwriting conventions, this Norwegian project builds rich musical worlds around carefully crafted concepts. Their latest offering takes a deep dive into the high-pressure realm…

Electronic artist Aurealis turns over a bright, optimistic new leaf with his latest synthpop single, “How I Feel.” Moving away from the darker emotional territory of his recent releases, Aurealis delivers a warm, romantic anthem that captures the thrilling moment when mutual attraction turns into something real. Grounded in a…

Houston artist Corey Morris goes back to basics on Before The Shine, an introspective EP that trades polish for personality and outside expectations for raw self-expression. Released July 30, 2026, the project is the first in a run of releases leading toward his forthcoming double album Free Shine II. More…

Love Rock’s “Flash of an Instant” lives in the delicious space between attraction and uncertainty, capturing the rush of a fleeting connection. The music project of Pétur Blöndal Magnason and Sveinung Fossan Bukve, Love Rock, blends organic instrumentation with electronic touches, turning memory, longing and brief encounters into something warm…