Reviews

Israeli NYC-based drummer and composer Eden Har-Gil releases a mesmerizing and vivid musical representation of Prospect Park’s vibrant Nethermead. Released on March 8th under the label XJAZZ! Music, “Nethermead” features an exceptional lineup of collaborators, including saxophonists Caroline Davis and Lo Wood, along with bassist Dezron Douglas. What is really…

South Orange, NJ rapper Tre K takes us on a chilling and electrifying ride with his latest single, “Coldest Veins.” Released on February 16th, this track draws inspiration from Tre K’s personal experiences, with the idea for the project sparked during a freezing winter night in LA. From the outset,…

Canadian UK-based artist Athena Lim wonders if love is enough in her latest funk and folk-infused single, “White Dust.” She muses, how we chance ourselves to new beginnings with holes in our hearts like “cut flowers in a vase.” Released on March 10 as only her second single, the artist…

Al Mitchell & the New Born Sinners get nostalgic with big drums and 80s synths in their first release of the year, “Monroe.” Released on Feb 28, Al Mitchell & the New Born Sinners’ latest single musically symbolizes the slow decay of what’s left of the love from past relationships.…

Octavia gets raw, resilient, and defiant in her powerful and very relatable latest single, “INSANE!” Recorded in Blackwood, New Jersey, at Musically Speaking Studios and produced by Stephen Childs, this alternative rock track came out of a dark time and rode out against conformity. “INSANE!” kicks off with a heavy…

Mad Nad Bo, helmed under Switzerland-based frontwoman Nadine Jordan, explores the budding insecurities and fears that come with a new relationship in her latest single, “Could I, Would I.” Released this March 15, this soulful ballad captivates with its lush orchestral arrangement, husky and rich vocals, and introspective lyricism. “Could…

Kansas City-based punk rock band Red Kate rallies you to address societal issues and stand up for your rights in their blistering anthem, “Shut It Down.” As a part of their third LP, Exit Strategy, this track exemplifies the band’s commitment to delivering unapologetic messages through their raw and powerful…

The award-winning composer, songwriter, and producer Chris Wirsig tells a gripping Werewolf drama with his latest album, Aware of the Wolf (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). With his wealth of experience and expertise in music, Wirsig explores lycanthropy through eerie, spine-tingling sheer anticipatory cinematic scores. Beginning with “Like A Hot Knife…

Independent indie rock band Washing Machina brings the best of the 90s with their latest album, The Spontaneous Splendid. With each track, the band chases you back to the alternative rock era with guitar-driven melodies. Opening with “Steampunker,” Washing Machina sets the tone for the album with sweet and syrupy…

Amidst a world filled with hatred and aggression voiced by politicians of the UK and US, labeling transgender and non-binary human beings as “demons,” emerges “Silhouettes,” a one-woman black metal project that fiercely confronts oppressive forces in hopes of acceptance.  Taking inspiration from the emotional intensity of bands like Lifelover,…