Reviews

“Charcoal,” is the debut single from Cowboy Clean, the brainchild of bassist, artist, and singer Matt Leibowitz, released on January 2, 2024. “Charcoal” is a captivating exploration of musical fusion and philosophical reflection. Listen to “Charcoal” if the recipe of a relaxing coldwave merged with pop and 00s indie intrigues…

“Owl Scream” by Sunset the Machine brings the paranormal and the thrill into the realms of punk, hard rock, and metal. Released on December 22, 2023, this single drips with mystery and contagiousness. “Owl Scream” opens with a mesmerizing reverbed guitar riff that slithers like a snake. As the riff…

Portland-based indie rock four-piece Koalra released their latest single, “Undertow” on December 15. “Undertow” is a sonic journey that skillfully blends various elements of atmospheric, ethereal, and psychedelic rock. The band is influenced by the likes of Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, and The Cure to reproduce their signature 90s music,…

Lauren Eve Scheff shows us the haunted side of the most cathartic heartbreak of her life in her latest single, “Nothing To Prove.” Released on January 2, 2024, “Nothing to Provde” is a haunting exploration of heartbreak and self-discovery in the shades of experimental electronica rock, ’90s alternative rock, and…

Self Torque released their latest EP, No Rest for the Depressed, on Dec 15, 2023. This 5-track EP blazes energy, anger, and frustration through waves of punk rock and indie influences, inspired by Tom Petty, Against Me, and Hot Snakes. “Daydream” opens No Rest for the Depressed with glimmering guitar…

mia van de loo captures the essence of youthful experiences and emotions in her EP open book. Each track unfolds a different chapter of adolescence and young adulthood. She creates a musical narrative that resonates with the rawness and authenticity of her and about everyone’s coming-of-age journey. Beginning open book…

Actve Captve’s final single, “Last Forever,” from their debut EP, Saudaze, arrives as a powerful blend of Pop Punk and 80s Synthwave. Released on New Year’s Eve, the song encapsulates the essence of false optimism, mirroring the hope associated with new beginnings while acknowledging the inevitable. The song opens with…

Vincent Krennerich’s composition, “Sommerregen,” or “Summer Rain” in English, takes inspiration from the nostalgic ambiance of rain during summer. As a composer and producer, Krennerich infuses the track with elements of classical, hopeful jazz, and lo-fi hip-hop, creating a melodic journey that captures the essence of this atmospheric experience. The…

Alex Hast’s latest release, “Quack,” emerges as a delightfully quirky and experimental electronic dance track from Kyiv, Ukraine. Inspired by a video of a duck shot by a friend, Alex Hast seized the opportunity to take an unconventional turn. He incorporates the insistent quacking of a duck into the musical…

Do you love 90s grunge or modern hardcore rock? Into the Light has released their debut EP, Into the Light. One of the best tracks of the EP came up right after as the lead post-release single, “Camera Shy.” We highly recommend listening to “Camera Shy” to get the entire…