Reviews

Mostly Frogs, founded by bass builder, synthesizer and vocalist Jake Serek, makes a striking debut with Cookin’ Cousins, released on October 11, 2024. This genre-bending album gets high on alt-rock, psych, krautrock, prog, and jam-band influences to recreate the joys the band experienced on the road. With contributions from Jay…

Edgar Allan Poets, the enigmatic noir rock band, have returned with their gripping single “Eclipse,” a rock anthem that embodies defiance with its otherworldly spirit sent from beyond the realms. From the moment the track begins, lush guitar melodies weave an atmospheric web, slowly pulling the listener in. The drums…

Co. Offaly, Ireland-based folk-rock artist Lorcan O’Rourke delivers a hearty dose of soulful energy with his latest single, “Pour Me Another One.” Known for his blend of country and rock influences, O’Rourke draws inspiration from legends like The Eagles, The Travelling Wilburys, and Bruce Springsteen, and his newest release showcases…

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Sunset Salore has made a bold and emotional debut with her EP, Love Kills the Monsters. Premiering via Scenestr, the EP tells stories of hardships and health complications in shades of funk and alt-pop sensation. The title track opens the EP with dreamy, vintage music layered over an…

Cailo returns with two electrifying tracks, “All Mine” and “All Mine (Spanish),” packed in one single this October 11. With her roots in the EDM scene since 2015, Cailo—born Caitlin Lowe in Vallejo and now based in San Francisco—continues to make waves as a producer, writer, and DJ. These high-energy…

Romain Gutsy’s latest single, “Eloisa,” released on September 19th, is a charming love song and a tribute to his wife that touches your heart with its catchy beats and enchanting riffs. The track opens with an irresistible groove that draws you in, and Gutsy’s deep, gravelly voice brings a storytelling…

Kahnin’s latest single, “Hollystick,” is a thought-provoking track that melds Americana, art pop, indie rock, and alternative influences to explore illusion, perception, and the distractions of modern society. Drawing inspiration from the holly oak, a tree that, in fictional worlds, is used to craft magic wands, the song refers to…

Swedish indie pop artist Sarah von Reis unveils her latest single, “Solitude,” released on October 4, 2024, under Reef Road Records. The track is the third release from her upcoming debut album and nudges into the introverted love and need for personal space. Produced by Michelle Amkoff, “Solitude” thrives with…

Napa, California-based duo Zhenyok Chem Brat, comprising DJ Producer Zhenyok (DJZ) and Chango on drums, released their latest single, “Of Your Touch,” on September 20, 2024. The track reflects on a relationship from its passionate beginning to its inevitable end, with the catchiest and danciest of music. “Of Your Touch”…

British pop-rock singer Tally Spear delivers a compelling anthem with her latest single, “Sliding Doors,” for all the indecisive and anxious queens out there. The song, named after the 1998 movie, kicks off with bustling drums pounding down the ground and blazing guitars driving the song like an anthem. These…