Reviews

“Das Geisterschiff” by Nordstahl is a storm-worn vessel drifting straight into your gut. From the first gentle, flowing piano notes, there’s a deceptive calm, like the glassy surface before the squall. Then the drums roll in, slow but heavy, pounding like distant thunder, while distorted guitars blaze and buzz, dragging…

“Young Love” by December Fades hits like a moody and cinematic late-night drive with the windows down, dripping with that intoxicating rush of new romance. Kevin Rogers, the mastermind behind the project, takes his pop influences from The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Halsey, and steeps them in an ‘80s-tinged haze.…

“A Wing and a Prayer” by Ferdinand Rennie wears its heart not just on its sleeve, but all over the room. It opens with a lush sweep of cinematic strings that feel like they could soundtrack the closing credits of a life-changing film, joined by shimmering acoustic guitar strums that…

“A Glasgow Kiss” by Ian Rae is a charming curveball—soft, tender, and the polar opposite of the cheeky, headbutt-inspired title. Rae takes the phrase, known in Glasgow slang for something far less romantic, and flips it on its head, offering a gentle, cinematic piece that feels more like a warm…

ARENTUMINE’s debut album Wasting Time steps into someone’s diary while the ink is still wet. From the jump, “The Pact (Intro)” wraps you in floaty synths that rise like morning fog, then drops in slow, heavy beats that land with intention. Justin Alvarez’s husky, euphoric delivery cuts through that haze…

Exzenya’s new single “Intermittent Love” kicks the door wide open with a heavy, hypnotic and unsettling bassline and a snapping rhythm that feels both. There’s this gritty, glitchy buzz running underneath, like static you can’t quite shake, and it sets the stage for her deep, gravelly voice to come pouring.…

Christopher Rodriguez’s “REMEMBER ME – Schiz MentalMusic (Prod: elzio)” is less a track you simply listen to and more a window into the artist’s soul. From the very first moments, the sparkling cymbals seem to shimmer like light reflecting off water, while the steady, catchy beat keeps things grounded. Beneath…

June The Destroyer’s third single, “Break Down, Get Down,” from their upcoming album Hurry! struts in like it’s got nothing to prove, draped in 70’s soul groove before suddenly swerving into a folk-rock guitar jam that flips the mood on its head. It’s cheeky, sexy, and slyly political—a cocktail of…

Echezona’s “Rare,” from his upcoming album Ényì, glides in, smooth as silk, and quietly takes up space in your head. Produced by JPRiZM, the song leans into a trippy, anticipatory rhythm that pulls you forward, with immersive layers of sound wrapping around Echezona’s high, lightly grainy voice. He delivers each…

Ju Blick’s latest single “No More Opps” stomps in, dripping with Chicago grit and unapologetic bite. From the first few seconds, those sharp, sparkly beats snap like a warning shot, riding under a haunting, icy, and hypnotic piano melody. This instrumental pulls you into a cold, dim alley and makes…