Reviews

Bogdon is here to shake things up, and his latest single, “We’re All Crazy Americans,” does exactly that. This is a punch to the gut, a wild, head-banging anthem that feels like Detroit itself—gritty, loud, and impossible to ignore. From the moment the song kicks in, it’s all gas, no…

Mike Milan Dedic’s “Arena” grabs you by the collar, throws you into a high-speed chase, and refuses to let go. From the first blistering riff, you know you’re in for a ride—one fueled by pure, unfiltered guitar mastery. Dedic channels the spirit of guitar gods like Yngwie Malmsteen and Uli…

Nicole Mish’s “Wild Song” is a gentle, soul-stirring journey through the quiet corners of the night, where uncertainty turns into discovery and fear transforms into freedom. From the first soft strum of the guitar, Mish’s voice arrives like a whisper on the wind, tender, warm, and full of wonder. She…

Christopher Rodriguez crafts poetry with a pulse, and “Millenia” is proof of that. Straight out of Pueblo, this homemade masterpiece is raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart. Rodriguez is here to speak the truth, and man, does he deliver. The track kicks off with a tense, grinding beat, pulsing…

Xeren Lia’s “SUMMER LIES” opens with a gentle, almost melancholic intro before dragging you into a whirlwind of gritty guitars, raw vocals, and pure emotional turbulence. It’s like stepping onto a sunny beach only to realize the tide is pulling you under, and you’re not sure if you want to…

The7thGatekeeper’s latest EP, No One Was Saved, is a haunting, moody reinvention of songs that once felt familiar but now sound like they’ve clawed their way from the shadows. Recorded entirely in the artist’s so-called “chaos room,” this release evokes power, emotion, and the right amount of distortion. If you…

Robert McGinty is back with Reflections, his latest album, is a whirlwind of classical elegance, Spanish guitar flair, and the kind of playful ragtime energy that makes you want to waltz across your living room. From the moment the title track, “Reflections,” kicks in, you’re met with bright, uplifting piano…

Swedish jazz trio Three Small Giants is back, and As Silent as Dawn Came: Extended 2025 is here to prove that jazz is thriving, grooving, and dangerously infectious. With nothing but an upright bass, a guitar, and Karina Kampe’s velvet-smooth vocals, TSG crafts a sound so rich and full that…

Joy and the Wildfire have set the world ablaze with Aftershocks, equal parts raw emotion and stadium-ready anthems. Frontwoman Samantha Joy Pearlman leads the charge with a voice that’s rich, textured, and utterly captivating—like if silk and fire had a baby. With Meghan Doyle’s electrifying guitar work, Jared Decker’s thunderous…

Seattle’s own The Sleepy Haunts burst back onto the scene with BLOOM, which is the musical metamorphosis of your favorite worn-out diary—raw, reflective, and packed with late-night overthinking set to killer melodies. Led by Gillian McMahon’s effortlessly expressive vocals, the band blends 2000s alt-rock angst with modern indie shimmer, channeling…