Reviews

Gabriel Byrd’s latest single, “Under a Mango Tree,” is a captivating tapestry of folk, classical, experimental, and progressive rock influences. The piece opens with mesmerizing guitar plucks, layered to create a hypnotic and complex rhythm. These steely, sharp chords are then softened by the warm, gentle flow of flutes, bringing…

Dorbi is here to make your dance-floor inclusive and engaging and remind you that love is love with their latest single, “GIRLS” released this May 21. This ain’t your typical boy-chasing anthem. Dorbi flips the script with a thick, rich vocal that oozes confidence as they sing about all the…

Henry Aberson’s latest single, “Games,” released on May 3, is a soothing yet emotionally charged track that effortlessly melds a calming, relaxing vibe with an undercurrent of poignant storytelling. Mixed by Derek Garten, currently working for Taylor Swift, this record features the vocals and lyrics of Nariah Taylor. We also…

Los Angeles veterans Chapel of Roses are back with their new EP, Cast Out to Sea, marking the resilience and the passage of time. The title track opens with a mesmerizing soundscape with high, echoing plucks swirling around a deep hypnotism. This sets the stage perfectly for Chris E. Kelley’s…

NYC-based firecracker STFU It’s Brenda debuted with her single, “Pegging Station” this Jan and it’s a guaranteed dance floor anthem that’s as bold as it is catchy. The track opens with a slow, seductive immersion. Deep, husky vocals emerge draping over swirling synths and a mesmerizing beat that builds anticipation.…

In a stunning act of cultural fusion, musician Gingger Shankar and Inuit throat singer Charlotte Qamaniq join forces to breathe new life into Sheila Chandra’s classic “Ever So Lonely/Eyes/Ocean.” This single, released in honor of Earth Day, is a powerful call to action to respect and protect our planet. “Ever…

Ingo Nasse’s latest instrumental single, “Jarred Jungle,” released this May 20, is an exhilarating ride through electronic music. Get nodding your head with drums and bass as the beats of Jungle get the primal energy from within. And if you love Jean-Michel Jarre, there is so much familiarity here for…

B. Snipes’ latest single, “Birds,” is a deeply personal ballad that transcends its origins to offer a message of hope and perseverance for anyone grappling with mental health. The song opens with a gentle symphony of nature. Birdsong fills the air, creating a sense of peace and tranquillity. This serenity…

Love Ghost and Cinnamon Babe join forces on “DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?,” a blistering alt-metal anthem that’s equal parts rage and resilience. Produced by Mike Summers (Tech N9ne, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne), this track is a sonic assault. “DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?” explodes out of the gate. A…

Oslo-based musician ST.NIKLAS (Niklas Nesset) is back with a relatable and catchy bop to jumpstart the spark fading in a relationship. “jumpstart” opens with a gentle rumble, a subtle beat that sets the stage for ST.NIKLAS’ intimate vocals. His voice is high and grainy, brimming with sincerity as he confesses…