Reviews

Rae Lou’s latest single, “People,” is a much-needed dose of kindness in this hyper-individualistic and materialistic world. Inspired by American TV host and author Fred Rogers’ timeless words, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,” the song is a powerful anthem of unity and compassion.…

Illyria is here to tear and also melt your face off in your latest album, Wanderlust. This eight-track behemoth is as ambient as it is brutal as it possesses a pervasive sense of dread woven into the very fabric of the metal. Opener “Armagedda” sets the mood like a prologue…

Australian artist Kalamity Kaos pulls no punches with her latest single, “Insecurity.” Recorded in Coffs Harbour, NSW, the song is a powerful and unflinching exploration of self-doubt, loneliness, and the desire for connection. “Insecurity” does have the features of a song with a mesmerizing instrumentation. It has a shimmering soundscape…

ATMES shows us that house music can also house emotions in his latest single, “Lonely.” The producer describes it as his “outlet” during a difficult time in his life. The influence of DJ Snake and Malaa is evident in the dark, driving rhythms, but ATMES adds a layer of vulnerability…

Delhi-based singer-songwriter Kamakshi Khanna gets real about the anxieties of communication in her latest single, “I Blew It!” Released on May 22, 2024, this track cuts a cord with the awkward ones among us. Produced by Pranay Parti and Kamakshi Khanna, mixed by Keshav Dhar, and mastered by Shawn Hatfield, …

Sugar Nova is back on the dance floor with their latest single, “Darkness Turns to Dawn.” This infectious track is a full-on disco revival, a potent blend of pulsating beats, soaring vocals, and unadulterated groove. Sugar Nova, the brainchild of vocalist Rachel Eisenstat and producer Luke Miller, captures the essence…

Eagle Owl is throwing a full-on dance party with “LIAR.” This electrifying summer anthem blasts you with a shot of nostalgia straight to the 2010s—along with all the pop culture references. “LIAR” revs with buzzing distortion and thumping beats that burrow into your ears and gnarl them up with a…

East Sussex’s own folk/rock/electronic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Saxton has graced us with a new single, “The Edge of Things” this June 28. This release connects to the struggle of owning up to one’s identity and yearning for the spotlight but finding oneself perpetually on the sidelines. Saxton’s second single…

Fueled by the momentous inauguration of the first female Vice President in 2021, Patti Spadaro has released a powerful anthem of unity and female empowerment in “Glass Shatters.” The song opens with intricate electric guitar riffs and bends over strumming guitars before the beats and the cymbals start to spark.…

Blue Bijou’s latest indie-pop single, “The Stranger” featuring Buwa tackles the timely and heartbreaking issue of the harsh treatment towards migrants. “The Stranger” opens with a spoken word line, “Some people In this world/Don’t have The same rights/Than the others,” throwing you right into the heart of the situation. The…