Reviews

Bliss (Deluxe Edition) by Patti Zlaket opens a time capsule filled with soul, sass, and stories that haven’t aged a day. Re-released under Meridian’s deluxe-edition trilogy and freshly remastered by Blake Morgan, this album brings the past into full-color HD. The opening track, “Bliss,” kicks things off with a gritty…

With her new single Our Bible, singer-songwriter Asta Bria invites listeners into a soul-stirring celebration of love, everyday life, and self-authored hope. Released on 30 May via Right Track Records/Universal Music Operations, the track is a rich, funk-inflected pop-soul offering that blends the warmth of retro grooves with the intimacy…

Bold, visceral, and unflinchingly raw, “Resurrection” marks a stunning return for Beta Libre, an artist unafraid to push sonic and thematic boundaries. The Tuscan composer and producer channels the elemental forces of nature, femininity, and rebellion into a darkly hypnotic track that feels like a ritual awakening. From the first…

Daniel de Boer’s EP The Turnaround is a rich, multicultural acoustic pop offering infused with electronic textures and global rhythms. Written and produced largely in Berlin alongside producer Shakthi Prasad, the six-track project features a diverse cast of musicians from around the world, from Russia to Palestine, this diversity pulses…

Tarn PK’s “Cry Baby” opens with a thud. From the first pulse of the heavy beat, you’re pulled into a clouded internal world where numbness meets reflection, and stagnation simmers beneath sleek electro-pop textures. The Wellington-based artist’s deep, rounded vocals carry the weary self-awareness of someone trying to swim through…

Canary Complex’s “A Whisper of Spring” is like opening an antique music box left behind by a heartbroken Parisian ghost who once fronted a visual kei band. From the very first notes of “Corsets Fall,” you’re dropped into a glittering fever dream of corset-laced longing, where snowflakes melt into poetry…

With debut single, Voices to Echo, trackmaker Keita Kobayashi steps into a bold new role as vocalist under his solo project SEDAN. Known for his work in Ross Moody and the project Charlie (with RIP SLYME’s PES), Kobayashi flexes his multifaceted artistry here, handling everything from composition, instrumentation, lyrics, and…

Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends are back with Sing-Along Songs, and let me tell you—this thing is a cheeky little rocket ride through irony, swagger, and sonic bliss. These Swedes know how to blend retro charm with modern wit, and they’re not afraid to get weird, romantic, or just…

La Need Machine’s Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour! is a fizzy bottle of pop-rock champagne—shake it, pop it open, and get ready for an explosion of heart, harmony, and hooks. Right off the bat, “Our Song” grabs you with writhing strings, haunting vocals, and a dual-layer of emotional intensity. The way the…

If brooding synths had a passport and emotional complexity wore a danceable beat, they’d both be stamped all over “HOLA” by kmalectro. This track is like walking into a neon-lit dream where your feelings just… exist. No judgment. Just vibes. Right from that first “hola hola hola,” there’s something hypnotic…