Reviews

With over 13 million streams across various platforms, Francesca Monte’s latest single, “Not Your Type Of Girl ,” released on June 21, is a powerful anthem for celebrating individuality. As Pride Month draws to a close, Monte’s song shows the grit and vigor amidst the LGBTQ+ community that has led…

Kwolek, known for his lyrically rich and 80s/90s alternative music, has also exposed himself as a man of culture in his latest single, “Some Evenings.” This man is going to get the summer sun tan out of you by trapping you in his vibrant evenings. The story goes like this:…

Oliver Jordan teaches you how to get depressed in his latest EP, Depression Starter Pack. Jokes aside, this EP can help you understand what it is like to be chronically depressed—or even clinically depressed. The opening track, “Philosopher,” with Jordan’s voice, and growling chants, shows you that you must first…

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…