Reviews

For You Brother raises a hopeful fist with their new single, “America.” This patriotic anthem is based on reality and humbly acknowledges the country’s struggles while urging it to live up to its full potential. It’s a call to action wrapped in a gritty, guitar-driven soundscape that will leave you…

Born a Polish, now based in the Netherlands, Balwako leaves us spellbound with his latest infectious and uplifting single, “Magic Spell.” This pop song helps you embrace self-discovery, wrapped in a shimmering coat of 2000s pop nostalgia. The song’s heart and soul is Balwako himself. His voice is husky at…

Star Persona throws a sonic Molotov cocktail with their new single, “Loukanikos,” a searing tribute to a canine revolutionary and a rallying cry for the downtrodden. If you need the motivation to stand up, I recommend this shot of adrenaline, taken straight to the heart. “Loukanikos” begins with hard-hitting drum…

NUN electro and HOLY HØLY gets smoky and trippy with latest single, “From The Ashes” released this 21 June. The song opens with a masterfully crafted sense of tension. The music builds tension and creates a swirling vortex of sound, punctuated by a silence that heightens anticipation. Then, the beat…

Morgan Hudson and Lonnie Britton team up for a heart-wrenching duet, “Lonely Together,” that’s as beautiful as it is raw. This ballad tackles the quiet ache of loneliness, the unspoken longing for connection, and the surprising comfort that can be found in shared misery. The song opens with rustling drums…

Composers Concordance Records (CCR) releases an eclectic and orchestral compilation album, CompCord@40. This 22-track collection challenges you to explore the limits of musical creativity. The album opens with a bang on “Good Times” by Joseph Pehrson and International Street Cannibals. Flutes frolic playfully, backed by a full orchestra that wouldn’t…

Partners in Crime, helmed by Colin Whiteford and Doug Pegg, have unearthed a summer smash with the vibrant and joyful, “Randy Girls.” This song is pure, unadulterated fun, guaranteed to transport you to a carefree vacation state of mind. “Randy Girls” explodes with energy right from the start with drums…

Get ready to hit the road with Anthony St. Peter’s electrifying new single, “Do Si Do.” The song opens with a bluesy piano intro surrounded by mumbling background noise, symbolizing mundanity. But the calm before the storm breaks before you register it. The beat kicks in with steadily pounding drums…

Irish R&B and soul artist Joe Lington has created a thought-provoking and socially conscious album with SHE. This album narrates a story with a moral. What’s so good about this intriguing storytelling is that it comes with soulful melodies and cinematic orchestration. The album opens with “Pinkeen,” an engaging track…

Let Nico Davis wash over you in the infatuating sugary dream of his latest single, “Cherry.” The track opens with gentle, immersive music with swirling synths and woozy Rhodes piano that lulls you in like a shimmering, rippling lake. To ground the melody, we hip-hop vibes coming through with steady…