Reviews

Husband-wife duo CHAPLAINE takes an ethereal detour into music with their EP, Cloud 9. “With You” sets the scene with sensuality pouring from Megan’s lips. Megan showcases the utmost vulnerability, intimacy, passion, and flirty playfulness through her rich vocals. Meanwhile, the drums pound, building a steady momentum, while the guitar…

German progressive rock duo Seßler/Zeeb shows us how to embrace the magic that lies within us all with a potent brew of classic influences and modern energy on their latest single, “If You Believe Me.” If you love Genesis, Yes, Saga, and Toto, then this song is for you. Recorded…

Hungarian electro-pop outfit The Biebers’ self-titled album has this stand-out danceable track, “Sorry” that might just break your heart. The song breaks open with catchy guitar riffs tuning steadily and building up until the thumping drums come down, pelleting hard with their irresistible groove. Péter Puskás, The Biebers’ charismatic frontman,…

Juliet Ayres’ new single “Pleasure First” is a catchy earworm with a sting. This tune tackles the allure of instant gratification and the consequences it can wreak on our lives, particularly our relationships. Ayres puts up melancholic piano and thumping drums with her rich, soulful vocals echoing Lana Del Rey’s…

Hold onto your headphones, because Isabel Maria’s new single “Holy Smokes!” is an emotional rollercoaster ride. This downtempo ballad is a far cry from the acoustic simplicity of her debut EP, showcasing a bold new direction brimming with raw vulnerability and sonic experimentation. The song throws you headfirst into the…

Experienced guitarist and artist David Ray Richardson’s “Toll of the Bell,” a stand-out track from his latest album “The Endless Tree,” offers a captivating paradox. The instrumentation shimmers with an almost joyful vibrancy—sparkling percussion and bright strumming guitars that dance like sunlight on water. The vigor of the rumbling drums…

Singer-songwriter Anton Commissaris has struck a deep chord with his latest single, “Don’t Come Around Here,” released on May 31. “Don’t Come Around Here” is a luscious heart-wrenching struggle of breaking free from a toxic, codependent relationship. The song begins with sultry brass blowing with a lazy, seductive air, setting…

J.MYSTERY’s enigmatic persona bleeds through on his latest EP, “Live from Arda Recorders.” This three-track offering is a raw exploration of his artistry, recorded live at the very studio where the Portuguese singer-songwriter began his musical journey. “Live from Arda Recorders” opens with an atmospheric alt-rock track,  “Breakdown – Live,”…

Glasgow-based five-piece rock band Whitney King has unleashed their latest single, “Losing Control,” on May 31. Rooted in blues and hard rock to the forefront, the band is giving you the sort of song you should be listening to in a mosh pit, raging amongst a crowd. “Losing Control” is…

Inett gets your weekend started with his infectious latest hip-hop single, “Slumped.” This is the ultimate anthem for kicking back and letting loose. Recorded straight from the artist’s home studio, this track is all about good vibes and celebrating hard work with even harder partying. The song’s foundation is pure…