Reviews

Mourning Pages by Scarlet Joy: Album Review Scarlet Joy commences their uplifting rock album “Mourning Pages” with elements of grunge and alternative rhythms. The band has a straightforward approach to songwriting, and the melodic arrangements are simply marvelous. From the distortion-heavy guitar lines pertaining to a fuzzy tone, and a…

EOAN Releases Cathartic New Single ‘The End’ Singer-Songwriter Morten Jacob Grell Hansen started his adventure into the world of music at the age of 14. His own work continues to draw inspiration from the late 1980s and early 1990s music he grew up listening to. Bands like Depeche Mode –…

Back To Me By Lucy Lane: Review Following her previous hit ‘Cry Me an Ocean’, London’s rising pop star Lucy Lane’s latest single “Back to Me” is a heartfelt ballad that does a fantastic job of depicting the joys and sorrows of the holiday season. The song is a well-rounded…

Here’s The Thing by Eve Casino: Album Review “Here’s The Thing” is Eve Casino’s latest album, released in 2022. Ryan “Haggy” Hegarthy is on bass and vocals, Marco Obaya on lead guitar and vocals, Sam Skilnik on rhythm guitar, keys, and vocals, and Chris Taylor on drums and percussion. They…

The Encore You Didn’t Ask For by Tough on Fridays: Album Review The music of Tough On Fridays pertains to a hurricane of alternative rock swirling around with a sentimental twist. I found the band’s sound to be extremely catchy, this is especially so because of the guitar riffs and…

Harpoon by Faint On Call: Review The sound of Faint On Call is a fusion of alternative shoegaze post-grunge music from the 1990s and melody-driven rock from the late 1980s. The band was formed in lockdown. During the first year of the band’s existence, Tobias Hawkins, Cristian Hernandez, and Arthur…

Circe by Herald K: Review Herald K is an Austrian-based Norwegian Folk Noir singer-songwriter. His song “Circe” is about the notorious witch of antiquity and the Odyssey who transforms men into swine with magic potions. Jessica Slavik’s backing vocals reflect “Circe” in a spectacular and dramatic manner. Multi-instrumentalist Stephan Steiner…

(Made It) Another Day ft. Jerry Manfredi by Gary Dranow: Review The soul and heart of blues music come alive in Gary Dranow’s track “(Made It) Another Day” which also features Jerry Manfredi. A moody essence is present on the track providing a serene listening experience. As a blues man…

Feel The Love (Redux Version) ft. Tyla Raé by Cris Cap: Review German composer, producer, and pianist Cris Cap specialize in R&B, jazz-infused pop, and emotional soundscapes. He began releasing new music in 2020, adding to a collection of songs that were already rather outstanding. He has collaborated with an…

Magenta by West Wickhams: Review West Wickhams’ latest EP release, ‘Magenta,’ puts their distinct combination of punk and grunge front and center. It’s a compilation of tunes and sentiments that breed anguish and mass as they barrel through dreary hallways of warm color, trailed by a swarm of eager admirers.…