Reviews

Tom Minor’s The Manic Phase is a raw, literate, and darkly charismatic four-track EP that captures the chaos, charm, and comedown of Soho’s nightlife with poetic precision and punk-pop swagger. From its heavy guitar riffs to falsetto choruses, the title track opens like a theatre curtain rising on a metaphorical…

“Dopamine Rush” by GINAxC is a fierce, electric whirlwind that lives up to its name. It’s an adrenaline-charged synthpop anthem pulsing with sensuality, edge, and unapologetic self-expression. From the very first beat drop, the song pulls you straight onto a neon-lit dancefloor of desire and defiance. Opening with vibrant, pumping…

The Burbs return with a blistering new single, and it’s as sharp and unsettling as its title suggests. “There’s No Time For Presents” is a dark, emotionally charged meditation on guilt, helplessness, and fractured relationships, delivered with simmering intensity that only this Bells Beach trio can pull off. Known for…

Electronic Scream is a thunderous debut from Queens-based artist and film composer Edward Grant, who dives headfirst into the dark, neon-soaked underworld of synthwave with cinematic precision. Released on April 10, 2025, this solo project reveals Grant’s knack for fusing ambient electronica, retro-futuristic beats, and dramatic storytelling into an unboxable…

“Lord Show Me” by Mr. Parker is a heartfelt, soul-infused prayer set to music, as a rich, layered hip-hop track that oozes vulnerability, clarity, and unwavering faith. Hailing from Peoria, Illinois, Mr. Parker gets intimate yet universally resonant, drawing listeners into a deeply personal conversation with God. With its early…

Manu Chevalier’s debut album Planet Groove from Marseille dropped on April 11, 2025, as a sparkling funk-disco concoction is a one-man show from the heart of Marseille that feels like it was made on a dance floor lit with pure stardust. From production to performance, Manu wrote, arranged, mixed, and…

“Blew My Mind” by Romain Gutsy immediately grabs your attention and refuses to let go, not because it shouts, but because it speaks so earnestly. With a voice like aged bourbon, rich, full, and slightly rough around the edges, Gutsy invites listeners into a poignant narrative woven with love, heartbreak,…

On February 14, 2025, French electronic music composer Jean-Philippe Ruelle released his newest single, “Switeewave,” which lives up to its delicate name with a warm, cocoon-like charm. Inspired by ambient pioneers like Vangelis, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Air, Ruelle crafts a sonic world where simplicity becomes a sanctuary. Fittingly released on…

In Universal Connection – Junko, OHNomad (the musical alias of classical composer Owens Huang) transcends borders with this tribute. Composed for flute, cello, and piano, the piece is the third in his ongoing Universal Connection series and a cultural and intimate homage to friends from around the world. On the…

Released on May 9, 2025, Stranded Assets is My Glass World’s seventh studio album, which poetically portrays and protests the uneasy times we live in. Helmed by Jamie Telford, with longtime collaborator Sean Read bringing his signature saxophone and studio finesse, the album veers between art-rock, jazz-inflected indie, and synth-laced…