Reviews

“The Poet” by Maria Weissman is a hauntingly intimate and emotional piece that tributes personal history, and profound artistic expression, and explores literary legacy. Released on September 13, 2024, the song is a tribute to her grandfather, Norman Weissman, who had once studied under Robert Frost at Dartmouth, and a…

“God Bless the Irony” by MAUMAUMAU is an engaging, witty track that captures the frustrations and absurdities of modern dating. The song blends gritty guitar riffs with rhythmic, driving drums, creating an energetic and dynamic instrumental backdrop. MAUMAUMAU’s edgy and emotive vocals carry the song with a mix of humor,…

Cellarscape, the music project of Independent Music Award-nominated composer and songwriter Paul Terry, makes a triumphant return with Live at Siren FM: The 2011 Acoustic Session. Unearthed from an old laptop, these live radio session recordings from 2011, mixed and mastered by MPSE award winner Tony Lewis, are a nostalgic…

Townsville-based indie/punk rock band Poison Oak returns with “Wasted,” the first single from their upcoming album, produced by Brock Weston (known for his work with Bugs, Beddy Rays, and Dune Rats). The music video for the track premiered exclusively on The AU Review, giving fans a visual intrigue paired with…

David D’Angelo’s single “I.M.O.W” (In My Own World), featuring vocals of Chloe Jean and violin of David Scott, creates a soulful, introspective track that reflects the isolation and self-discovery brought on by heartbreak and pandemic. The song opens with swooning guitar melodies and shimmering keyboard rhythms, setting the stage for…

Richard Tyler Epperson returns to his signature style of introspective storytelling with his latest single, “Dream,” released on September 24th, 2024. As the first single from his upcoming album Fragmented Night, set to debut in 2025, mastered by  Roman Styx, “Dream” sheds light on all our shared sufferings in life…

20-year-old Nashville-based pop/rock artist Ainsley Costello is back with her latest single, “THEREGOESMY!” released on August 23, 2024. Following the success of her previous single “People Pleaser,” this track is the second release from her upcoming album EXLESS. Co-written by Costello, Bri Fletcher, and Sam Kayko and produced by Kayko,…

Houston-based producer and singer-songwriter Sean Holshouser, known by his stage name Re.s, dropped his latest single “me” on April 15th, 2024. Recorded entirely in his home studio, this dark pop track dives into the all too well-known struggles of adulthood, along with its frustration, until they finally find reinvention. “me”…

Chicago-based rapper and songwriter Chris Herring gets real about struggles in life in his latest single, “I Am,” released on September 11, 2024. Recorded in his semi-truck studio and mixed by engineer Slavis, the track revolves around resilience, self-improvement, and societal critique, making it a source of both entertainment and…

London N1-born singer-songwriter Tom Minor delivers an infectious and witty anthem in his latest single, “It’s the Wind, Stupid!.” Produced by Teaboy Palmer, the song fuses organic, wistful storytelling with vibrant pop-rock instrumentation. “It’s the Wind, Stupid!” opens with a vibrating pulse of organic instrumentation, swirling and shimmering with the…