Reviews

“Mandolin Island,” the new single from Dublin singer-songwriter Gavin Fox, landed on September 26 and instantly transported listeners to a world far removed from everyday noise. Written during a contemplative stay on the Croatian island of Lopud, where cars and roads are absent, the track is a love letter to…

“V.I.P.,” the latest single from independent artist Exzenya, dropped on September 18, 2025, is already stirring the pot with its fearless satire. Known for blending storytelling with razor-sharp humor, Exzenya flips the usual hip-hop trope of “VIP” status into something gritty and all-too-real: “Victim’s Impact Panel.” Instead of bottle service…

“Cosmic Love,” the latest release from genre-blending artist Cosmiq, is a jet-fueled cocktail of Dance Pop, Latin House, Afrobeat, Dancehall, and R&B, tailor-made for global dancefloors and endless summer playlists. Born in the artist’s home studio and shaped by influences like Major Lazer, Burna Boy, J Balvin, and The Weeknd,…

Norwegian indie rock collective Ambrosius steps boldly into new territory with their sophomore record Qualia (2025), trading the earthy folk-rock of Pathways for a more modern, kaleidoscopic sound. With producer Yannick Behrendt shaping the sessions and Julian Edstrøm’s synths expanding the range, the band folds in jazz, ska, and experimental…

Claudia Balla has always written songs like short films, where emotions unfold in vivid detail against lush backdrops, and with “Video Game,” she once again proves why her folk-pop is as cinematic as it is intimate. The Hungarian-born, Switzerland-based artist, learned in classical music, intuitive in pop, draws on her…

Maggie Tharp’s debut EP Love, Maggie is a labor of love in the truest sense, crafted with friends, shaped in her own home, and brought to life by the Knoxville music community that surrounds her. With her husband Owen Tharp at the helm of production and lead guitar, alongside friends…

“The Torch Still Burns” by Neon Outlaw arrives as a solemn musical tribute steeped in faith, conviction, and remembrance. Written and produced by Kjetil Mathisen under his project Neon Outlaw, the song was born out of a desire to create a hymn-like country ballad that could echo across generations. Its…

OLI’s debut album, When It All Goes Quiet (2024), is a statement piece, a world carefully sculpted out of sound and silence. Born in New Jersey but raised in London, OLI (Olivia Masek) has always straddled identities, and that duality bleeds into her music: cinematic in scope but intimate in…

“Gospels Of A Broken Heart” is Perry Ripley at his most vulnerable and cinematic, weaving raw emotion into sound and vision. Released on August 22, 2025, and directed by Saffi Hazelden, the Brighton-based singer-songwriter’s latest single dives headfirst into heartbreak, regret, and redemption. Ripley, already known for his soulful voice…

Ninemansion declares his intent with his latest single, “Brand New Weapon.” The Virginia-born artist, who first honed his craft as a producer before stepping into the booth in 2023, has built his sound out of emo-plugg, digicore, and modern rap, tying together digital shimmer and raw emotion in a way…