Reviews

SdotFrmDaBlock gives us his versatile best with his latest hip-hop album, Touchin Bases Safe #2, released on Valentine’s Day as a special treat for exotic dancers. The album opener, “Apparently,” gives you a good gist of the album with its shimmering and glinting synths. The opening is calm and collected…

At just 19 years old, Memphis-based solo artist NazTheMoon delivers a poignant and introspective single with “Crimson,” released on February 16. Seamlessly blending elements of alt-rock and post-hardcore, NazTheMoon offers a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the years and time that swam away while dealing with addiction. Produced in Memphis,…

Denver-based visionary musician/band iies. breaks new ground with their latest single, “Wings,” a captivating blend of rock, jazz, rap, hip-hop, and blues. Led by the charismatic vocals of Craig Northup II/, the band gives you something you have never heard before. From the opening notes, “Wings” swoons you in with…

“Rust Mountain,” the debut single from the instrumental project Aptøsrs helmed by Independent Music Award-nominated composer Paul Terry under SkyBabyRecords, shows you around a modern orchestra oomphed with synths and rock. Released on February 9th, 2024 from the upcoming debut album Elders, “Rust Mountain” surprises and dips you in its…

In her latest single, “Last Call,” the sensational West Virginia-born and Houston-raised artist Jesse Lynn Madera, featuring the seasoned Dan Navarro, creates a poignant folk narrative reflecting the compromises and considerations behind a long-lasting relationship. Released on February 16, this track is the second single from her upcoming album, Speed…

In their latest single, “i lie,” the dynamic duo pleaselevitate, comprising vocalist Yulia and producer Chinmay (A3ON), gets emotional and atmospheric in concealed emotions and internal struggles. Released this Feb 16, the song gets real about hiding true emotions behind a facade of strength, exploring themes of deception, yearning, and…

Linda Sussman’s latest album, Win or Lose soul-stirringly explores life’s myriad challenges and triumphs, spanning themes of political and humanitarian strife, women’s rights, and grief, among other themes to underscore her pursuit of peace. Rooted in blues, alt-folk, and Americana influences, Sussman’s songwriting really gets into the nuances and evokes…

Imagine a crackling fire, snowflakes falling outside, and a mug of cocoa warming your hands. That’s the mood conjured by Annie Anna’s latest single, “Wait,” an intimate folk ballad that wraps you in warmth like a hug on a cold night. Forget stadium anthems and pop beats. “Wait” unfolds like…

Sick Richard, London’s alt-rock trio, hit a different note with their new single “Pariah.” This song is a potent cocktail of post-punk angst, alternative rock grit, and a dash of psychedelic swirl, all shaken with a healthy dose of urban decay. Imagine The Cure’s gloom mixed with Joy Division’s angst,…

German rockers Clash of Sun go for a bluesy lament in their latest single, “Goodbye So Long.” This introspective track isn’t your typical tearful goodbye; it’s a simmering pot of regret, resignation, and a touch of defiance. Manovi and Wickede, the band’s vocal duo, trade verses like soulful punches, each…