Reviews

Fanny Alexandra’s “Innocence for Fire” simmers, coils, and then strikes when you least expect it. Sitting comfortably in the darker corners of alternative rock, the track leans into cinematic tension and emotional rawness, building an intimate and explosive soundscape. It pulls you in slowly, letting the weight of vulnerability, inner…

Frank Joshua’s “Glass” drifts in like a late-night thought you didn’t know you were avoiding. It’s quiet, reflective, and a little unsettling once it settles in. The London-based singer-songwriter, teaming up with producer Tony White, leans into a dreamlike blend of introspection and atmosphere here, crafting a track like a…

Petrichor aren’t here to play nice—and “The Richest Witches of the West” makes that crystal clear from the first hit. The DC-based teen garage punk outfit channels the city’s legacy of sharp-edged, socially conscious rebellion, they take that DNA and crank it into something urgent, chaotic, and unmistakably their own.…

Anthony Johnson steps into 2026 with Time for Changin’, a self-built, deeply personal album that feels less like a collection of songs and more like a mirror held up to identity itself. Crafted entirely from his home studio in Mississauga, Johnson takes full control as producer, composer, and arranger, and…

There’s something quietly powerful about songs that take their time to find the world—and Athena Brown’s “Infinity” is exactly that gem. Written over two decades ago and now finally stepping into the light, this South East London gospel singer-songwriter brings both lived experience and spiritual depth into a timeless track.…

Ryan Edward Kotler’s “By My Side” arrives as something far more disarming, as an honest, weathered confession shaped by lived experience. Having stepped away from a career in law to fully embrace songwriting, Kotler leans into raw storytelling, pulling from folk, blues, and Americana traditions while keeping that quiet rock…

Garbage Garden’s “Quiet Garden” dismantles the very idea of chasing attention. As the opening entry in the Still Being series, the track leans into the lives of those who exist on the periphery, the ones whose labor, care, and presence often go unnoticed until they’re gone. Teaming up with co-producer…

Jojo Gold’s “Higher” exhales a reckoning dressed in melody. Known for her emotionally immersive sound, Jojo leans into vulnerability here, exploring the restless search for love and meaning in a world that feels both overwhelming and deeply personal. There’s a sense that this isn’t just a song you listen to—it’s…

Christopher Peacock’s “Only The Good Die Young” lets grief sit, raw and unfiltered, right in front of you. Built from the deeply personal experience of losing a father, the track leans into honest storytelling rather than polished dramatics. Peacock, who handles every part of his work himself, keeps things grounded…

Two Whatevers build entire thought systems out of it. On Punk Deluxe, the Chicago-based duo of Eben Hewitt and Alison Brown blur the lines between philosophy, storytelling, and genre, crafting a brainy and instinctive album. With Eben’s background in playwriting and Alison’s grounding in philosophy, their collaboration turns into something…