Reviews

Kris Kolls is serving radiant resilience in her new single “Joy,” and let me tell you—it’s the emotional pick-me-up you didn’t know your playlist needed. From the first shimmering notes and soft tapping beats, “Joy” wraps around you like a warm sunrise after a storm. Kolls’s voice is rich, soulful,…

“On/Off” by Afternoon In The Park grabs you by the collar and drags you right into its world—no questions asked. Armed with fuzzy guitars, punchy drums, and a voice that’s charmingly smug yet impossibly magnetic, this band embody rock. From the opening seconds of “Masterplan,” you’re hit with melodic riffs…

If there’s one thing Glorybots knows how to do, it’s making the end of the world sound absolutely mesmerizing. Mad End steps into a flickering neon dream where the ground hums beneath your feet and the sky might just fall on you. Jalal Andre, now practically a one-man army (with…

With “Wake Up Call,” Attack the Sound delivers their most vulnerable and soul-baring track to date. Released on April 11th, this single plunges deep into the raw emotional terrain of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, emerging not with despair, but with a desperate, flickering hope for connection and survival. Led…

Released April 18, 2025, “Headspace” marks the fourth single from Toronto-based alt-pop collective a little place called Aspen. Founded in 2022 by five close-knit friends—Nick Babcock, Hunter Sheridan, Jordan Moore, Nolan Hubbard, and Ty Callan—the band redefines the modern “boy band” mold, blending pop sensibilities with alternative flair and musicianship.…

Self-taught artist Anjalts continues her creative evolution with her new single “Love U this Late,” the sixth song lifted from her forthcoming third album. Written, produced, and performed entirely by Anjalts, the track explores emotional disconnection with transparency and vulnerability maxed out to the top. The song opens with an…

If anyone’s still wondering whether the past can sound brand new, Duane Hoover’s Wayward Path settles it with a grin and a guitar twang. Hoover pays tribute to the ’60s British Invasion, the wild-eyed punk of the late ’70s and picks up the best parts, twisting them up, and launching…

Evasion, released April 25, 2025, this debut album slips into a velvet-lined spy briefcase, complete with cinematic flair, encrypted emotions, and a whole lot of sonic espionage. Dubbed “spy pop,” this cinematic collection from producer and songwriter Hjalmar Littauer lands somewhere between Portishead and Bond, with a dash of indie…

Matt Saxton’s “Feel It Again” is a warm, windswept memory wrapped in melody—the kind you don’t know you need until it’s washing over you like a tide. Dropping on April 25th, this tender, slow-burning single comes from the East Sussex multi-instrumentalist who’s mastered the art of mixing uplifting melancholy with…

Multilingual Latina artist Blanca is back, and she’s not just asking, “Are You Ready”—she’s answering with a mic drop of a single that fuses gospel soul, pop sparkle, R&B warmth, and hip hop cool, all while keeping her message front and center: uplifted, unbothered, and blessed. The song kicks off…