Reviews

Ren Shelter’s “Superhero Life” is a heart-wrenching yet powerfully affirming anthem that digs deep into personal history to uncover universal truths. As the third track from his debut EP, the song carries emotional weight with unflinching vulnerability, telling the story of the artist’s father, an account of childhood trauma, abandonment,…

Golden Fez’s latest single, “Rose Red Dress,” arrives as a haunting, sensual tribute to memory, obsession, and the power of a single image to linger far longer than logic permits. Hailing from London, Golden Fez—aka Orhan Ugurcag—brings an intimate and cinematic flair to his sound, shaped by a fascination with…

Renpul’s latest release, “From The Shadows,” is a gritty and exhilarating dive into a dark, cyberpunk soundscape like the soundtrack to a neon-lit dystopia. Heavily influenced by the sonic DNA of Grabbitz and tinged with the shadowy pulse of Rezz, the track highlights Renpul’s obsession with sound design and texture.…

Maevey’s latest single, “So Glad,” featuring MT Jones, is a glowing affirmation of love wrapped in a luscious swirl of rhythm, soul, and vintage charm. Released via the increasingly acclaimed Baltic Jazz Recordings, the track is a nod to classic jazz and soul and a strikingly modern reinterpretation. From the…

Minus32Heartbeat’s reimagining of Radiohead’s “Let Down,” aptly titled “let down, rethink,” is a lush, dream-soaked exploration of nostalgia, longing, and sonic reinvention. Released on May 30, 2025, this hypnotic collaboration with vocalist slagoona is the late-night epiphany you didn’t know you needed. What began as a casual studio hangout turned…

YME’s latest release Game Boy is a genre-hopping adrenaline rush that reclaims pop-electronica with unapologetic fire. Dropped in three distinct versions, Radio, Drum & Bass, and Trance, the single shows off YME’s fearless versatility. The Radio version of “Game Boy” hooks you from the jump. It kicks off with a…

Books Of Moods returns with a luminous new single, “Gaia,” a lush sonic tribute to the living spirit of the earth. With Hugo Sailer at the helm, this Paris-based indie art-rock project once again delivers a dreamy and immersive experience. It will make you feel like stepping into a vivid…

Rosetta West returns with a jolt of raw, mystic energy in their latest track “Dora Lee (Gravity),” a standout single from the upcoming Gravity Sessions. Known for their experimental blend of blues-rock, psychedelia, and world folk textures, the veteran Chicago band dives deep into the surreal with this release and…

Transparent-C’s new album Unapologetic is a bold, soul-baring ride through trauma, growth, and defiant self-love, stitched together with genre-blending finesse and lyrical clarity. Hailing from Long Beach and now based in Ontario, California, this multi-instrumentalist channels jazz, soul, and hip-hop into a personal manifesto, giving listeners a chance to be…

“Get Up” by Getting Started is an indie rock gem and introductory title track from their EP that brings vulnerability next to a drive, getting intimate and anthemic altogether. Recorded at Chicago’s Gravity Studios, where legends like The Smashing Pumpkins and Fall Out Boy have cut tracks, this song carries…