Reviews

Nashville-based progressive art-rock trio Gentry Blue made a bold entrance with the release of their debut album, Fragments, this September 6. The trio—frontwoman Lydia Gentry-Debonis, alongside multi-instrumentalists Brendan Gentry-Debonis and Sean Jannay—crafted a strong and empowering album in bustling shades of classic and alt-rock. The opening track, “Eclipse,” is an…

Independent country artist Samantha Rae shows off her impeccable musicality in her debut album, The High Road, released this July 26. Written, produced, and recorded with her creative partner Jay DellIsola and mixed by Grammy-winner Chad Carlson in Nashville, the album is a striking blend of modern and classic country,…

Avro Arvo, multi-instrumentalist Scott Harrison’s project, tributes to the city mesmerizingly in his latest single, “New York.” “New York” opens with the guitar strumming away in a shimmering rhythm that recalls sunlight falling on the floors and the trees casting shadows—much like the imagery on the cover art, where sunlight…

Skycall, now helmed by Fabrice Duval, has released their latest single, “Are You Ready Now?” from their upcoming LP that’s going to get you high on seduction. Reminiscent of the 70s psychedelic era, the track is surprisingly modern for its effortlessness. “Are You Ready Now?” opens with lush, shimmering guitar…

Belfast-born artist Mahuna’s latest single, “Underneath a Hazel Tree,” released this September 6, is a heartfelt and atmospheric ballad. Recorded live in Berlin’s Tritonus Studio and produced by Guy Sternberg, the song is a coming home to music and also home itself. Opening with a relaxing, warm, soothing acoustic melody…

OHNomad released “Universal Connection: Danielle” this April 30 to commemorate the loss of the artist’s friend’s daughter, Danielle. In shades of classical music, world music, and Asian aesthetics, this composition was recorded in LA. The girl was tragically kidnapped in the October 7 Hamas attack at the Supernova Music Festival…

London-based singer-songwriter Chris Erasmus delivers a powerful Americana-Country anthem in his latest release, “Shotgun.” The track begins with soothing acoustic guitar strumming, setting a calm yet reflective tone. As Chris’s voice emerges, surprising you with its thickness, depth, and rich timbre. With that, he brings grounding energy and emotional weight…

Fool’s Field, the latest release from Atlanta-based quartet Flashlight Faces, takes you on a classic rock adventure with engaging storytelling woven together by the vision of singer-songwriter Paul Buchholz. Behind this album was Buchholz, along with bandmates Ryan Dawe, John Ballam, and Joe Binns, formulated at Flossy Monk Studio with…

UK-based artist Drew Neirin’s “The Good Part,” released on August 20, 2023, invites listeners to slow dance to this addictive piece that drowns you in from the first swooning guitar notes. The song opens with some guitar lines chiming melodically with a charismatic, charming edge over a rustling rhythm section.…

“Let’s Party,” the latest single from Karson City Rebels, is a full-throttle anthem that urges you to lose yourself to the joy of partying. In a retro blast of 80s-style rock, this track pours out infectious energy with an upbeat tempo. “Let’s Party” kicks off with a punchy drumbeat and…