Reviews

Have you ever expected your favorite musician to come into your life and save you from your drowning mental health? Guitarist and vocalist Craig Douglas Miller didn’t. And that’s what happened after two decades of clinical depression and writer’s block when he tried reaching out to his musical idol. The…

Take a Walk by The AJM Show is a clean play of guitar and synth in pop music. His low vocals provide a nice trim to the electric guitar, consistent drums, and synth-pop instrumental, which beleaguer the entire song with a confounding grip. On February 10th of this year, The…

In “I Die Every Night,” electro-pop artist Gary Mictian sings about how he always gives in to his partner, only wanting him when they are all alone. Furthermore, he refers to being subjected to gaslighting by them in his lyrics: ‘You call me crazy when I am feeling alone.’ But…

Drinking Problems by Emme Oneill is a synth-pop track that begins with a reversed organ chord progression, building into the darkness she’s trying to convey in her music. Then, we hear her low, husky mezzo voice and spaced-out drum beats. The music intends to make a gothic entrance as she…

Smooth Roller by Tolpamin: Album Review “Smooth Roller” is a captivating electronica album by Tolpamin. It’s an interesting array of songs with instrumental rhythms that are equally danceable and also have a steady relaxing vibe to them. That is the essence of synth-heavy genres such as EDM and house, and…

room service by Sabreen Islam: EP Review Sabreen Islam is a stellar indie-pop musician possessing a soothing voice and has a way with words in her fresh EP “room service.” It’s a song collection that hits your heart with a sentiment. A soul-stirring and emotional musical ride, fans of indie-pop…

Requiem & Spinner by Movie Club: Review Movie Club are an astounding psychedelic rock duo. The intrigue is sparked by Jessamyn Violet’s groovy drumming and Vince Cuneo’s atmospheric guitar pieces. Their double single “Requiem” & “Spinner” are two instrumental numbers that’ll send fans of hard rock, and 90s psychedelic rock…

Die Young (As Late As You Can) by Crozier: Review Crozier’s classic rock piece “Die Young (As Late As You Can)” has all the energy and charm of the 1970s. This essence is brought on by a vintage tone from the vocals and guitars. Particularly in the style of singing…

Distant Worlds by Brent Watkins: Album Review The human spirit and the vibration of music have a unique relationship. The connection is formed when our psyche hears a powerful sound that resonates with our being. That aspect comes alive in a vibrant collection of songs in Brent Watkins’ album “Distant…

Here’s a song you can tattoo in your brain, with its easy spacey instrumentals and the melodious voice of AIRBEAR that will just stick with you for a long time. If you need something you can hum to, AIRBEAR’s new single, Tattoo in my Brain, is the pop song you…