Reviews

Beyond The Grip come in swinging with Quencher, a debut that treats life like one long, dusty highway, and rock ’n’ roll as the only thing worth blasting through the speakers while you’re on it. There’s a rugged philosophy running underneath the record. It’s all about temptation, wandering, burnout, redemption.…

When Dave Maurischat and Jesse Powers team up for “Woodstock,” they dust off a classic, reshape it, and send it back out into the world with a fresh sense of purpose. Spanning San Jose and Columbus, the collaboration feels organic despite the distance, built on a shared instinct for storytelling…

Lisbon-based producer Solar Soundz steps up with Loyalty & Respect, a 10-track EP that digs its heels in hip-hop’s roots and builds from there. Blending boom bap grit with flashes of modern trap, the project feels like a meeting point between generations, where seasoned legends and newer voices trade bars…

Out of Halesowen comes Sponsian, a four-piece that feels like they are a collision of seasoned instincts finally finding common ground. You would be surprised by their freshness, though. With Sean Dunn’s introspection clashing, then blending, with Neel Parmar’s kinetic energy, and backed by Andrew Hayward and Sukhpal Bhogal, “Party…

Dublin-based artist Keny Whyt returns with “AFRICA Part 2,” and this time, he’s building a bridge. Rooted in African heritage yet shaped through a modern, global lens, the track continues to a bigger conversation about identity, pride, and connection. Drawing inspiration from legends who carried culture through music, Keny channels…

ALLEY (the band) is preparing to release their debut EP “Telling Stories” on March 31, 2026. The five-track project explores themes of love, loss, and the chaotic moments that shape everyday life, blending indie alternative pop and rock sensibilities. The EP brings together the band’s first two singles, The Release…

Swedish solo artist Urban Hane prepares to release his full-length album “En variant av himlen” on March 31, 2026, a project born from the need for a private creative space. All production and mixing were completed in Hane’s apartment, which he describes as a mental refuge filled with his instruments,…

Buddy Rogers delivers a dynamic and textured soundscape with their single “BRJ (Don’t Blink)” a track that reflects both technical skill and collaborative creativity. Originally conceived as a jazz-fusion instrumental by Aaron Benowitz at the Crane School of Music, the song evolved into its current form with Jared Wentrick adding…

Izzy SL’s latest single, “Black Monal Lisa” is a heartfelt celebration of strength, beauty, and empowerment, released as a tribute to Black women everywhere. From the opening moments, the track conveys warmth and soulful intention, immediately establishing an uplifting atmosphere that complements its message of pride and self-worth. Drawing inspiration…

Kansas City-based collective Angie Fights Crime delivers a compelling display of musical vision with their album “To Be Beautiful” released on February 14, 2026. The project, written and recorded by Angie Fights Crime and featuring vocals from Ash Reynolds, Tess Savigear, Bethan Mathis, and Nikki Goodson, showcases a cohesive yet…