Reviews

Paris-based experimental collective Shooqa 22 crashes through genre walls with their daring debut single “Isgonnabeok (drill-jazz #2),” released May 6, 2025. It’s as wild, unpredictable, and hypnotic as its title suggests. Fusing drill’s dark rhythmic energy with the spontaneity of jazz and the melancholy of indie pop, the track feels…

Houston-born rocker Nate Vickers hits a raw emotional nerve with his electrifying new single “Deja Vu,” a thunderous yet vulnerable anthem that proves he’s more than just a viral sensation. Following the breakout success of his debut EP A Little Too Late, Vickers doubles down on his signature blend of…

The Julie July Band continues to cement their place as one of the UK’s most captivating contemporary folk-rock acts with their latest single, “Seven Cities of Gold,” a sweeping, cinematic journey through myth, discovery, and human ambition. Since forming in 2015 with a tribute to the legendary Sandy Denny, the…

Belgian artist Florent C. dives deep into emotion and imagination with his mesmerizing new album Underwater City, released in April 2024, a moody, cinematic exploration of love, chaos, and self-discovery. Known for his bold fusion of dark pop, ambient soundscapes, and experimental production, Florent crafts an immersive world where the…

Milan- and London-based composer Richard Green delivers an evocative and cinematic experience with his breathtaking single “Sea of Memories,” released on April 24, 2024. The track, performed by pianist Irene Veneziano and the acclaimed Archimia String Quartet, marks the final piece in the first EP of Green’s ambitious trilogy project…

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’…