Reviews

Hanne Leland has built her reputation on emotional honesty, fearless self-expression, and an ability to turn deeply personal experiences into universally relatable pop songs. The Norwegian independent artist, known for writing for those who feel everything a little more intensely, returns with “Say It Once More,” a sharp and addictive…

Few producer-led projects aim this high, but War Torn builds an entire cinematic world around it. Crafted by Doha-based producer HZPROD, the EP gathers an impressive cast of rappers and vocalists, yet the real star is the vision tying everything together. Inspired by conflict, displacement, survival, and hope, War Torn…

Sydney’s underground punk scene has never been short on attitude, but The Cunning Linguists arrive with something even more valuable on their debut single, “Love in the Dark” — authenticity. Emerging from the Inner West and recording at Marrickville’s community-driven Pleb City Studios, the band wastes no time introducing themselves…

Living Theory step confidently beyond their tribute-band origins with “Take Me As I Am,” an original alternative metal single that channels the emotional intensity of early 2000s nu-metal while carving out a space of its own. Drawing from the same sonic neighborhood as Linkin Park, Architects, and Bring Me The…

Energy Whores have never been a project afraid of tackling big ideas, and “Planet B” continues that tradition with a striking blend of electronic music, art rock, and social commentary. The track poses a question that lingers long after the final note fades: what happens when humanity assumes there will…

Dublin’s Chelle takes a sharp turn into darker territory with “Trouble,” a noir-pop gem that swaps bright summer energy for smoky late-night temptation. Blending Motown-inspired soul with polished synth-pop, the track feels like a stroll through neon-lit streets after midnight, where good decisions are in short supply and irresistible attractions…

SLAPPER continues to refine a distinctly retro-futurist identity with “Disco Decoder,” a sparkling electronic instrumental that looks backward to the golden age of synth-driven dance music while keeping one foot planted firmly in the present. Drawing inspiration from pioneers such as Giorgio Moroder, Kraftwerk, Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Juan Atkins, and…

Canadian R&B/hip-hop artist 13illy steps into his most emotionally exposed lane yet with NOTHING W/O YOU, a moody, late-night three-track EP that leans heavily into heartbreak, attachment, and the overthinking that hits hardest when everything goes quiet. Raised between Vancouver and Beijing and shaped by years of piano training and…

Fanny Alexandra’s “Funeral for the Girl I Was” explores the painful process of letting go of a former version of yourself—the person who could no longer survive in order for someone stronger to emerge. Right from the start, the song feels deeply personal. Soft, glinting piano notes drift through the…

History often remembers wars through battles, speeches, and political decisions. Foxy Leopard’s “Same Old Sermon” takes a different route altogether. Drawn from the upcoming concept album Before, which explores the years leading up to the American Civil War, the song focuses on the gradual unraveling of a shared understanding between…