Reviews

“Biophilicall (Live at the Aviary)” by DUEL NATIVE is gonna get you feeling like it’s breathing right alongside you. From the first slow, echoing claps, the hush-in-the-room vibes really remind you of the moment when everyone knows they’re about to catch lightning in a bottle. Then that ghostly trailing guitar…

“Take A Chance” by Ball in the House steps into a time capsule that somehow landed in the present, full of retro charm and sleek, modern polish. From the very first “Ooo” floating in the ether, the track wraps you in a warm, choral hug, with deep bass rumbling underneath…

“Haters Pressed” by Nuk kicks the door open with a vibe that’s equal parts icy confidence and streetwise grit. Right from the jump, the beat slaps hard—deep, thumping kicks layered under cold, sizzling textures that float like smoke in a dim-lit alley. There’s this eerie, suspenseful undercurrent in the production,…

“Serene Despair” by Antoin Gibson, under the Circum-Sŏnus banner, is one of those rare concept EPs that actually earns the “concept” label. Instead of casually name-dropping mythological femme fatales for aesthetic flair, Gibson fully inhabits them—Succubus, Morrigan, Siren, Medusa, and Banshee—recasting their ancient power into modern soundscapes that slip between…

“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.…