Reviews

Vietnamese singer-songwriter and producer Kiey takes a major artistic leap with “phan thiet,” a dream-pop and R&B single that feels less like a conventional love song and more like a cinematic memory dissolving in real time. Serving as the lead introduction to his upcoming album METROMIRAGE, the track combines lush…

Chris Ianuzzi, recording under the moniker I, Synthesist, ventures deep into the space where technology and emotion collide with Inside, an atmospheric electronic album that feels as introspective as it is futuristic. Blending electronica, future pop, and post-punk influences, Ianuzzi crafts an immersive listening experience built less around conventional song…

Sometimes the hardest love stories are the ones that never truly begin. Melbourne-based artist Reetoxa, the musical identity of Jason McKee, taps into that bittersweet space with “You Deserve Better Than Me,” a heartfelt single from the ambitious double album Soliloquy. After rebuilding his creative life following profound personal loss…

There’s a raw honesty running through In the Still that refuses to be ignored. Rochester, New York trio Sipul, James “Spaz” Spaziani (vocals/guitar), Al Bellanca (bass), and Doug Folen (drums), deliver an album that wrestles with intrusive thoughts, depression, and the fragile nature of reality without ever feeling theatrical. Inspired…

Esteban Obando’s “Montreal (Feeling it All)” wraps listeners in the glow of memory with remarkable sincerity. Originally from Colombia, raised in Montreal, and now based in Los Angeles, the singer-songwriter draws from his own journey to craft a deeply nostalgic reflection on home, identity, and the emotions tied to places…

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ben Ripani returns with Pangea, an emotionally transparent EP shaped by grief, heartbreak, and the difficult process of rebuilding a life. Written in the wake of losing a parent and the collapse of a marriage, these songs unfold like honest journal entries, carried by sincere songwriting and grounded…

With “Right Hand Man,” Rochester-based musician Ben Miller steps away from the piano bench and into the producer’s chair under his hip-hop alias, Medium B. Best known as a jazz pianist, composer, recording engineer, and founder of Third Motion Studios, Miller channels his broad musical background into an instrumental project…

French singer-songwriter Ornnala delivers a quietly powerful statement with “Au Diable,” a chanson-infused orchestral pop single that transforms the often-overlooked realities of domestic life into an anthem of self-worth. Drawing from her signature blend of French pop, lyrical elegance, and organic instrumentation, she tells the story of women who shoulder…

Rich Webb & The Liars return with “Peace With Bombs (No No No),” a fiery protest anthem that proves politically charged rock music can still pack a serious punch. The Naarm-based four-piece confronts one of humanity’s oldest contradictions head-on: the belief that violence can somehow pave the road to peace.…

Norwegian four-piece Cold Shoulders make an electrifying statement with “Eye for an Eye,” the lead single from their forthcoming album. Hailing from Fredrikstad, the band embraces the timeless appeal of guitar-driven rock, blending Americana influences with ’90s indie grit to create something that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly immediate. Rather…