Reviews

“Floating Away” by Gary Dranow is more than just a tune to hum along to. Sure it’s easy to listen to, and it pulls you right away with the catchy and comforting organic music. But what holds your attention is the ethos and the pain in the lyrics. It’s when…

Vancouver-based psychedelic rock band Wuji lives up to their status quo with their latest album, Transcendence. The album is what all of us can relate to while head-nodding to the infectious jams. It’s loosely conceptual as it tries to connect to us trying to find an identity and somewhere we…

“SELF SACRIFICE” by Gary Dranow is a compelling rock single that intertwines powerful storytelling with raw emotion. What makes this storytelling really hit is that it comes from the band collectively. With their synergy and from their intimate vulnerabilities and experiences, they have etched this song. From the melancholic opening…

Released this Feb 2, “I Can’t Do This Anymore” by London-based hyperpop/electronic artist and producer Gary Mictian gets us reeling in our feels. With this release, Mictian unveils his new electronic aesthetic that will show us a part of his artistry we have never seen before. “I Can’t Do This…

Award-winning guitarist, composer, and producer Ari Joshua released his sweetest imagination, “Elephant Walk,” on January 26th. With this single, he has invited us into vintage joys as a young elephant enlightens itself to travel in shades of jazz and blues. The track features an impressive lineup of jazz icons, including…

Shelf Life by Waxy Shellac And The Tasteless Apples is a delightful musical journey rife with wit, satire, and poignant social commentary. Released on January 27th, Shelf Life explores various facets of human experiences, from weirdly specific anecdotes to important political allegories, all wrapped in catchy melodies and engaging instrumentation.…

“CIVIL” is Proklaim’s latest compelling testament to the artist’s creative vision and cultural roots. He blends the best of hip-hop with rich African influences. Recorded at Pen Pushaz Entertainment studios and mixed and mastered by Audio Art Namibia, the track stands out for its immersive sound and thought-provoking lyrics. From…

The EP Op-1 by Singapore-based hip-hop artist Голос КАА engages you with the effortless power of minimalist hip-hop music. Formerly associated with a Saint Petersburg-based dark jazz project, Fugu Quintet, Голос КАА demonstrates his versatility and innovation with this latest release. Made with the portable OP-1 synthesizer, Op-1 is quite…

Eddie Cohn’s “Who or What I Was Before” is a compelling ode to the grunge era, echoing the raw intensity and emotional depth that defined the genre. From its thunderous drums to the raspy vocals, the song encapsulates the essence of 90s rock while infusing it with a contemporary edge.…

“We Are Builders of a Different World” by Israeli singer-songwriter Tally Koren, featuring the Peace Angels Choir, is a poignant and uplifting anthem that calls for peace in the current adverse times. Released on January 12th, 2024, the song is a beacon of light during dark times. From the onset,…