Reviews

Frank Hazel has always moved like someone bridging folk tradition with modern storytelling, with acoustic roots in one pocket, heartfelt country in the other, and the occasional flash of protest-era folk wisdom when the mood hits. On “Ways and Means”, he channels a vibe as if Bob Dylan had an…

Burton and D’Agostini have always moved like architects of sound, straddling the line between 1960s psychedelia and modern alt-rock without ever feeling confined to either. On The Burton D’Agostini Procedure, the duo feels less like two separate musicians and more like a single sonic entity, with Jeff Burton and John…

D3PRT wastes no time setting the tone with “TEN,” a hard-hitting release that dives straight into the darker corners of UK bass culture. The track feels like a collision point between breakbeat tradition and modern dubstep muscle, with flashes of garage swing woven into the rhythm. Rather than easing listeners…

13illy continues shaping his lane in melodic cloud rap with “bringmeback,” a hazy, late-night single that brings emotion, nostalgia, and modern trap into one smooth ride. The independent artist has been steadily building momentum with his releases, and this track signals a confident step forward in sound and storytelling. Floating…

Amara Fe steps deeper into her artistic identity with Echoes, a reflective and emotionally charged album that captures the messy beauty of growth, heartbreak, and self-discovery. The Dallas-based independent artist has been quietly building momentum across streaming platforms, and this release feels like the moment where everything clicks into place.…

Israeli DIY artist Abaday returns with Lo Yashanti Tzohorayim (I Didn’t Nap), a compact pop record that moves like a day fueled by caffeine and zero sleep. Clocking in at just eight tracks and about twenty-two minutes, the album wastes no time getting to the good stuff. Abaday, with his…

Palm Beach–based project Tellus Mater marks the return of veteran singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Todd Rouse, whose new five-song EP, Tellus Mater, arrives bearing years of experience, reflection, and hard-earned emotion. Rouse’s musical résumé stretches back through the Los Angeles scene, sharing stages with the likes of Nirvana, Rage Against the…

Seattle-based artist Zodic revisits a heartfelt chapter of his past with “Tell Me – ReEdit,” a slow-burning R&B confession that wears its emotions right on its sleeve. Originally written and recorded in 2019 while Zodic was in college in Cheney, Washington, the track grew out of a rough patch with…

New York artist Chris Oledude reaches back into memory and meaning with “If A Woman Had Made The World,” a soulful, reflective single that feels like equal parts tribute, time capsule, and musical thought experiment. The song has roots stretching back decades, as it was originally written in the early…

Kent-based viral phenomenon The Marsh Family steps beyond parody and into heartfelt original songwriting with “A New Way,” the first taste of their upcoming debut album Hollow Chapters. Known around the world for their witty lockdown-era musical spoofs that racked up millions of views, the six-member family, Ben, Danielle, Alfie,…