Reviews

Few musical groups are capable of transforming a familiar song into something that feels entirely their own, but Abuja-based Kabusa Oriental Choir has built a reputation on doing exactly that. Known for blending rich choral traditions with contemporary African sounds, the ensemble approaches music with an instinctive, almost spiritual creativity.…

San Diego artist Ray Gibbz may not come from a traditional music background, but “If I Ruled” proves that determination and self-belief can often be the best teachers. Written, produced, and performed entirely by the rapper himself, the single arrives as a modern reflection on society’s shortcomings and possibilities, drawing…

Jimi C & The Waves return with “Let The Music Breathe,” a vibrant melodic house anthem that does more than fill a dancefloor—it makes a case for why dancefloors matter in the first place. Created by Venice Beach multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter Jimi Cracovaner, the track arrives at a time…

Harry Kappen’s “Distant Shore” settles into your thoughts long after it ends. Drawn from After the Crossing, the Dutch-born singer-songwriter’s first full-length album written after relocating to Mexico, the track turns its gaze toward one of the most urgent human experiences of our time: displacement. Rather than approaching the subject…

Vera DOLL isn’t interested in subtlety on “Men Are Disgusting.” Instead, she leans headfirst into satire, wrapping sharp social commentary inside a glossy, irresistibly catchy pop package. The song sparkles on the surface while wielding a knife beneath the glitter, poking fun at toxic masculinity, patriarchal attitudes, and the strange…

Cat TV arrive swinging on Fun In The Ghost Town, a six-track debut EP packed with garage-punk swagger, fuzzy riffs, and enough personality to fill a dive bar twice over. Hailing from Lowell, Massachusetts, the band has spent years building a reputation through energetic live performances and offbeat songwriting, and…

Jennifer Tefft & The Strange lean into optimism without losing their rock-and-roll grit on “Silver,” an uplifting yet thoughtful alternative rock anthem that finds light in the middle of chaos. Arriving as a standalone single following recent releases “A Little More” and their striking cover of “Salt and the Sea,”…

Some songs feel like destinations. Others feel like journeys. Connie Lansberg’s “Aeroplane,” the opening track from her collaborative album with veteran guitarist Brad Rabuchin, belongs firmly in the latter category. Recorded in a single day at a Pasadena studio with little more than instinct, trust, and musical chemistry to guide…

Chicago experimental project Black Leather Birds returns with Of Children and Their Sorceries, a five-track EP, more like wandering through a forgotten dreamscape where time has stopped ticking. The solo project of producer, composer, and technologist A.G. Syjuco—best known for his work with experimental rock outfit Jack of None—leans heavily…

There is a certain kind of music that refuses to rush. It doesn’t demand attention through explosive hooks or relentless energy. Instead, it invites listeners to sit quietly within its world and absorb every emotional ripple. Novitza’s From Darkness Unto Light is precisely that kind of record. The Montenegrin composer…