Reviews

Noetiko steps into a more purposeful phase of his artistry with “To the Sky,” a track that reflects both his personal evolution and a renewed commitment to uplifting others. After years of refining his craft, this release feels intentional – less about experimentation and more about direction. Centered on themes…

Rayka Blake approaches “You Made Me Bad” with a clear sense of purpose, delivering a track that channels emotional intensity into something assertive and self-defining. Known for her powerful vocals and rock-driven sound, she leans fully into themes of resilience and transformation here, framing the aftermath of emotional hurt as…

Garbage Garden’s “busy. being. Real.” continues the project’s quiet exploration of overlooked emotional spaces, presenting a track that feels more like an internal dialogue than a traditional release. Rooted in the broader themes introduced in earlier work, the song leans into ideas of presence and identity without overstating its intent.…

There’s something deliciously old-school yet quietly rebellious about J. J. ASH’s return, and “Irish Lover” slips right into that sweet spot between nostalgia and spunk. With roots stretching back to the early ’90s, the band leans into their years, spinning a tale drawn from youthful recklessness and the love that…

The Swamp Stomp String Band kicks up a storm while they’re making music. With “Songs in the Key of Blue,” the band doubles down on their rowdy, foot-stomping identity, bringing ragtime grit, country soul, blues swagger, and folk fire into what we could imagine as a barn dance and back-alley…

Reitse Machiel leans into emotional honesty while keeping one foot firmly on the dancefloor with “Can’t Do Better,” which walks the tightrope between heartfelt emotions and pulsing pop energy. Coming off the momentum of his previous release, he doubles down on contrast, bringing vulnerability in an engaging rhythm. The song…

Denver-based producer and multi-instrumentalist BEOM steps into his own lane with HOME, a debut album that feels like a fully-formed world. Pulling from jazz roots, K-pop sensibilities, and atmospheric electronic production, he crafts an intimate and expansive space, like late-night thoughts set to shimmering soundscapes. It’s all self-written and produced…

Robert Silvester taps straight into retro nostalgia with “Virtual Dream,” where he rewires the past. Hailing from Exeter, the artist brings together 80s-inspired synth textures and a very modern dilemma of building connection in the age of screens. Recorded at Seabrook Studio and carefully shaped through a meticulous production process,…

Lera Shemi is unraveling something with “call you by your namE,” the third chapter of her unfolding concept album You & Me & HER. The Ukrainian-born, LA-based artist zooms in on the simple, intimate, and confrontational act of saying someone’s name out loud. Following the sharper edges of her earlier…

The Marsh Family’s rise from lockdown parody videos to full-fledged recording artists has always felt a bit storybook, and with their debut album Hollow Chapters, they finally turn that narrative inward. This is a shared diary, passed between six voices, shaped by grief, growth, protest, and resilience. Blending folk roots…