Reviews

Powers of the Monk, the Michigan-based duo of David S. Monk and CasSondra “Pontiac” Powers, return with their latest single, “Bread & Circuses,” a darkly whimsical track that merges art-rock textures with lyrical allegory. Featuring guest drummer John O’Reilly Jr., the song continues the group’s experimental streak—layering acoustic and electric…

Paris-based indie art-rock project Books Of Moods, led by Hugo Sailer, continues to refine its dreamy, nostalgic sound with the new single “Holidays,” a sun-soaked ode to friendship, fleeting youth, and the bittersweet blur of memory. Following the success of Happiness and “Sunday Mood,” Books Of Moods leans into its…

Lücid Lovers, the Cleveland-based duo of The High Priestess and The Hierophant, returned on July 25, 2025, with their bold new cover single “Obsession,” recorded at Audio Alchemy Studios. The pair has long positioned themselves as artists who straddle the earthly and astral planes, as they channel vibrations tuned to…

Known already for the breakout single “Chained,” Morrison doubles down on anthemic guitars and soaring hooks with “Turn All The Lights On.” Shot through with the shimmer of bright lights and big choruses, the single is packaged with a technicolor music video of veterans, drag queens, and dancers under flashing…

Blacklight Beat Patrol’s latest full-length album, Phizzle Phinkle Pop, released August 23, 2025, daringly steps forward for Rhode Island producer and multi-instrumentalist Scott Corneau. Entirely facilitated in his home studio and mastered by Tijan J Wise, the record is a patchwork of electronic vignettes that balance jagged textures with luminous…

Paul Mason, one of Australia’s most celebrated guitarists, has stepped into a new creative chapter with his latest single, “The Other Guy,” released on August 8, 2025. Best known for his long-standing work with Jessica Mauboy and his reputation as a top-tier session player alongside names like Sting, Harry Connick…

Ionne’s new E.P. Pathos, released August 29, 2025 under 5015 Records, is an artistic gamble and a triumph. Born from a whirlwind collaboration with fashion designer Tea Montgomery for his Union Station runway show, the project was written and recorded in under 60 days, but can you tell it was…

Olivia Booth’s latest single, “MIND,” released on August 29, 2025, is a milestone for the Manchester-born indie singer-songwriter. After four years of writing, revising, and holding back until the right moment, Booth finally shares a track that distills her restless nights into a fervent passion project. Produced by Gareth Nuttall…

Elvira Kalnik’s latest single, “Water Knows,” turns private pain into an aural ritual. Kalnik merges Deep House with traces of jazz, jungle, and dance to produce a fluid soundscape, just like its theme. The song was born from a period of irreversible stress, where water became her healer and teacher,…

Blake Red, the Chicago-born alternative rock and metal powerhouse, unleashes pure venom with her new single “Scorpion,” released August 29, 2025. Known for her unflinching honesty and fierce stage presence, Blake puts up an anthem of resistance and a warning shot against those who exploit the vulnerable. Produced by Blake…