Reviews

Emerging experimental artist Shortout Kid delivers a striking introduction to his sonic world with “Pet Song”, one of the first releases from his upcoming debut album. At the core of the track is his self-built “razor belt,” a hybrid instrument that fuses the aggression of a chainsaw with the structure…

Fish And Scale, the musical alias of German artist Roland Wälzlein, has always leaned into introspection, but with “Tapestry,” he goes straight for the soul. Rooted in his own childhood experience of surviving heart surgery, the track becomes a memory being carefully unfolded. As someone who merges independent folk with…

Orlando trio Kill The Joy crash back into the scene with “Six Seasons and A Movie,” a punchy, emotionally frayed anthem that wears its heart very much on its sleeve. Formed out of teenage restlessness and sharpened through DIY grit, the band, led by Mali Lawrence alongside Jaiden Walker and…

Sunstreets, the Southampton-based alt-rock outfit led by Lisa Turner, tap into something powerful with “Northern Lights,” like a gentle nudge to keep dreaming, even when the world rolls its eyes. Built on their signature blend of melodic rock and heartfelt storytelling, the band channels influences from classic and modern rock…

Cylus leans into vulnerability and atmosphere with I want you (this moment) [Extended Edition], a reflective yet electrifying EP that, like a late-night drive, zooms through your own thoughts. Hailing from Minneapolis, the rising electronic artist uses this project as a kind of reset, more about reconnecting with why he…

We As Gods, the project of Brazilian producer Thiago Barlanza, drifts into introspective territory with “Enough,” which feels like it was made for those quiet, heavy moments you don’t quite know how to name. Split between Rio and Lisbon influences, the sound leans into psych-pop and dream pop textures, but…

Sydney’s Jade Barbara is edging into her own lane with “breathe (a little),” a slick, attitude-laced dance-pop cut. With roots in pop, R&B, and a clear affection for Y2K-era flair, she’s shaping a vibe here. And considering her steady rise and performance-driven background, in this track, she’s stepping out properly…

Luciferin’s “Travel Light” presents itself as more than a debut album; it’s framed as a reflective journey into the deeper layers of consciousness, identity, and personal responsibility. Built around the idea of inner illumination, the project explores what it means to confront the unknown parts of the mind and emerge…

Mialuna’s “Does My Heart Even Know” arrives as a quiet but significant return, shaped by nearly a decade where life gradually took precedence over music. Rather than presenting itself as a dramatic reintroduction, the track feels grounded in real transitions – loss, change, and long stretches of silence that eventually…

Grim Logick’s upcoming single, “The Maelstrom”, set for release on March 30, 2026, is positioned as one of his most personal works to date. Featured as Track 2 on TH3 TRIIINITY 3P (Vol. II), the song was intentionally released out of sequence to align with his younger brother Matthew’s 18th…