Reviews

Blake Smeltz strikes an emotional chord with his new single “Nicotine Daydream,” a bittersweet country-rock track that captures the rush of youthful love and the sting of what’s left behind. With raspy vocals and vivid storytelling, Smeltz portrays teenage years soaked in freedom, rebellion, and that one person you never…

“It’s Alright?” by sammy. /REVERSIES featuring utautau is a chaotic, cathartic cry spiraling through grunge and alt hip-hop, a genre-blending explosion of anguish, tenderness, and raw self-exposure. Right from its opening, where slashing guitar riffs and thunderous drums charge ahead like a storm, the track sets a volatile emotional tone.…

Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice’s new EP, We Are All Bots, gets theatrical and unpredictable with digital obsession, cosmic curiosity, and the bittersweet ache of eternity. Released on June 11, 2025, this 10-minute, three-track concept project plunges into what it means to be human in this increasingly dystopian world.…

Singer-songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and dancer Bobby Paraknight’s new single “NEO” comes like a myth wrapped in static. It’s mysterious, bold, and bathed in spiritual urgency. The production is purposefully chaotic: swirling with distorted electronics, haunting vocal stacks, and a reverbed voice that seems to fall through time itself. “NEO” is…

Lipford’s latest single, “Miracle,” is a soul-baring ballad that dives headfirst into the universal yearning for release, hope, and emotional clarity. Self-produced and recorded at Jungle Music Factory studio in Tivoli with Francesco Grammatico, the track marks the Italian-American artist’s fifteenth release—and arguably one of his most intimate to date.…

Stefan West’s debut, Just Another Sunflower, Searching For The Sun, gets you going back to the days you were stuck on heartbreaks, healing, and reflecting. Rooted in indie rock but layered with folk vulnerability and punk edges, the album offers an intimate portrait of a man slowly piecing himself back…

Alex Reese’s latest single, “Rubber Waves (Radio Edit),” steps into a time capsule and floats gently through the golden haze of 60s and 70s classic rock, only with a 2025 polish. Released on June 12, the track is a solo effort from the London-based musician, whose love for timeless sounds,…

“I Wonder (for Us)” by Erotika Dabra is a visceral, soul-baring narrative, wrapped in immersive alt-electronic production and shaped as a two-part musical release. Through “I Wonder (For You)” and “I Wonder (For Me),” the Canberra-based multidisciplinary artist builds a deeply personal yet communal arc that transforms pain into presence…

Richard Green’s single “Happy Monday” is a bright, genre-blending instrumental that flips the script on one of the week’s most hated days. Released on April 17, 2024, and recorded between his London home studio and a studio in Piacenza, Italy, the track pulses with optimism, playful rhythms, and a clear…

RedLight returns with a blast of gritty optimism in their new single “Idea of Mine,” released on January 3, 2025. A product of their fiercely independent ethos and nearly two decades of evolution, this track signals a fresh chapter for the Marseille-based rock band. With influences ranging from Pearl Jam…