Reviews

Billie J Woolf arrives swinging the velvet curtains wide open with “Dumbo,” a debut single that feels less like a first release and more like the dramatic opening act of some grand theatrical spectacle.  Clocking in at over six minutes, the track refuses to play by the rules of quick-hit…

Daniel Trigger has spent decades chasing the kind of larger-than-life rock music built for raised fists, glowing lighters, and arenas echoing with giant choruses, and “Alone Tonight” feels like the culmination of that lifelong mission. Hailing from the Midlands, UK, Trigger wears his classic rock influences proudly on his sleeve,…

Tori Lord sharpens her claws on “Conman,” a sleek, slow-burning pop track that cuts through illusion with icy precision. The Canadian-born, New York–based artist has been steadily building a catalogue rooted in emotionally intelligent storytelling, but this latest release feels like her boldest statement yet. “Conman” thrives on recognition, that…

There is something wonderfully old-school about the way The Expo approaches “Eclipse.” Rooted in retro rock textures yet bursting with modern punch, the track thrives on emotion and sheer musical chemistry, creating a cinematic rush. Right from the jump, “Eclipse” storms in with gritty, muscular guitars and punchy drums that…

Which Side Are You On? by Portland songwriter Mitch Whitaker arrives like a lit match dropped into dry grass. Sparse, stripped-back, and emotionally unflinching, the EP revives the folk protest tradition of Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen in the light of recent traumatizing events like ICE seizing people…

There’s something gloriously scruffy about Bad Gag, the second EP from Hartlepool outfit Lurcher, and that rough-around-the-edges quality is exactly what gives it teeth. Formed in the kitchen of a pub and seemingly fuelled by cheap lager, long shifts, and collective irritation with modern culture, Lurcher make music that sounds…

Coming out of Battle Creek, Michigan, Fine Red Mist arrives with his self-titled EP that sounds like standing inside a thunderstorm wrapped in velvet. Built from the combined histories of seasoned local musicians who had crossed paths in various bands over the years, the project carries the confidence of artists…

There is something refreshingly unvarnished about The Last Witch in Ireland, the debut solo album from Castletownroche songwriter Ronan Duggan. Recorded entirely live in Youghal, County Cork, every song is presented without click tracks, overdubs, or studio effects. What remains is simply a man, a guitar, and a collection of…

Some albums are collections of songs. Reflections, the debut album from Jai Jai, feels more like a family heirloom carefully preserved in music. Released on Valentine’s Day 2026, the record transforms the poetry of his mother, Margaret Warn-Walker, into a heartfelt musical tribute that bridges generations, turning personal memories, life…

Cardiff producer CajunBeatz takes a sharp turn from the high-octane world of drum and bass and lands squarely on the UK garage dancefloor with “Keep Me Right,” the lead single from his forthcoming EP #OffCutz. CajunBeatz represents the spirit of classic noughties garage without sounding trapped in the past. The…