Reviews

Edie Yvonne kicks off 2025 with a fresh dose of indie-pop charm in her new single, “Changed My Mind,” and honestly, it’s the glowy, heart-healing vibe we didn’t know we needed. The teenage Angeleno singer-songwriter, known for tugging at heartstrings with her emotional trilogy (Burn, Epitome, and I Might), takes…

Harry Kappen’s “Four” is a confession, a conversation, and a heartfelt punch to the gut all wrapped in one. The Dutch musician/music therapist/multi-instrumentalist brings his whole soul (and then some) to this eclectic 10-track collection, weaving personal reflections with sharp social commentary and wrapping it all in a sound that…

In Slack Key Blues, Slack Key ‘Ohana and Rand Anderson gift us a sun-kissed bluesy postcard straight from paradise, tinged with melancholy and real-life grit. Out since April 11, this breezy yet poignant single is a genre-fusing gem that blends the easygoing textures of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar with…

Quicche’s debut album Frisia, released on April 11th via the ever-iconic R&S Records, is deeply introspective and genre-swirling debut from Marc Grünhäuser (aka Quicche). Written and recorded in complete solitude in a remote house in Northern Germany, “Frisia” carries that bone-deep stillness you only find in isolation and then cracks…

There are songs that entertain, and then there are songs that heal. TaniA Kyllikki’s latest single “I AM Good Enough,” released on April 4, 2025, is a soul-baring ballad that reaches into your chest and holds your heart still. As the fourth release from her upcoming sophomore album Free-Spirited, this…

“True Romantic” by Orah & The Kites is a slow-burn shimmer of sincerity in a jaded world. With its glistening dream pop textures and lush emotional undercurrent, the track is both a sonic and spiritual evolution for the indie outfit—ethereal, yes, but with a backbone. Opening with gentle waves of…

If Nine Inch Nails and a séance had a baby, it might sound a lot like “King Knight” by Staytus. This track is a gritty, ghost-laced fever dream dipped in static and draped in leather. It’s a hypnotic descent into the underworld of identity and self-reclamation. The third offering from…

The All’s Eye is back and beaming straight from Hopatcong, NJ with a jammy, soul-charged live EP that feels like you’ve just stumbled into the coolest session this side of the Hudson. “Saturday Sessions Live from Hopatcong, NJ” is two tracks of musical alchemy cooked up by guitarist Ari Joshua,…

“Ex Communication” by Cat Calabrese is a glitter-drenched gut-punch—equal parts anthem, diary entry, and poetic middle finger. From the moment her voice echoes like it’s bouncing off cold bathroom tiles, you know you’re stepping into a story that still stings. Then the real her enters, upfront, husky and honeyed, letting…

If gravel had a groove and philosophy could dance, it would sound a lot like “Buddha Blues” by Shyfrin Alliance. Dropping as the first taste of their second album In The Shadow of Time, this single dives in headfirst, dragging you along for a smoky, soul-laced ride through the dusty…