Reviews

In her blistering new EP Diss Topia, Belfast-born and London-based Antoin Gibson launches a full-scale lyrical insurrection. The five-track release is a ferocious, no-holds-barred critique of societal decay, algorithmic control, and institutional gaslighting. Framed by mathematical precision and razor-edged poetry, Diss Topia is one of the most unapologetically intelligent and…

Alyzra turns up the heat with her newest single, “Love Me Like That,” a dreamy slice of flirty pop that radiates summer energy and self-assured charm. Released on June 25, the track finds the Las Vegas-based singer-songwriter in full confidence mode, playful, seductive, and gliding over a chilled and irresistibly…

Tahani’s newest single, “Hold On,” is a soul-baring alt-rock ballad that wraps pain, hope, and resilience into one hauntingly elegant package. The track gets transparent and sonorous right off the bat. The song opens with tender, thawing piano chords that feel like they’re melting slowly into your bones, followed by…

Blind Man’s Daughter delivers a searing cinematic and soul-baring anthem of emotional resilience with “Only Human.” Crafted and performed by the powerhouse vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Ashley Wolfe, the single blends the meditative honesty of acoustic folk with the towering force of progressive metal and alt-rock. As the song opens,…

Kikimora’s latest single, “No Loving,” grooves with confidence from a talented band, but the emotional contradiction at its heart makes it memorable. Featured on their self-titled album released June 18, 2025, this track is the most infectious on the record. The song opens with a pulsing, heartbeat-like rhythm and a…

Vincent J. Rigney’s upcoming single “I Can’t Stand By You,” released on June 27, 2025, is a rugged breakup anthem that balances emotional grit with musical charm. Lifted from his third EP, Rocky Road, the track sees Rigney pulling no punches as he unpacks a relationship gone awry, with such…

“Black It Out” by Kevin Driscoll is a raw, soul-searching debut like a quiet storm slowly building under the weight of heartbreak. Released as his first solo single, the Jacksonville-based artist reflects on what it means to lose love and desperately desires to erase the pain that lingers afterward. With…

Max Chaos crashes onto the metal scene like a storm surge with his debut single “Ride The Wave,” released on June 13, 2025—because what better day to unleash mayhem than Friday the 13th? The song is the first lick of Order of Mayhem, the upcoming album bringing all of nu-metal,…

“Incessante” by Melbourne-based electronic artist Dave Violenza is a haunting deep-dive into stasis, thought loops, and time distortion, wrapped in minimalist electronica. Released on May 9, 2025, the track is a slow-burning atmosphere, crafted with meticulous intention. From the first few seconds, the soundscape grittily and ominously revs like a…

Eliza Marshall’s debut solo release, the “New Birth EP,” is a stirring testament to artistic reinvention and the power of global collaboration. Released on May 23, 2025, via Real World X, the EP is a transformative moment for the renowned flautist and composer. Comprising three original tracks recorded between Real…