Reviews

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…

Liam Naughton eases back into the spotlight with “I Want To Go Out Tonight,” a track that feels like a quiet confession dressed up as a late-night escape plan. The Irish-born, Perth-based songwriter leans into a fresh chapter here, one shaped by independence, self-built production chops, and a renewed emotional…

Foxy Leopard’s “Cotton Fields” settles in, slow and steady, like dust under a fading sun. Sitting between the thematic weight of War & Peace and the yet-to-unfold Before, the track feels less like a standalone moment and more like a quiet hinge in a larger story. Foxy Leopard zooms out,…

Tavo Man steps into a rich cultural lane with “TIKINI,” a track that carries history, language, and intimacy right along with the beat. Rooted in Garifuna tradition yet dressed in a sleek afro-dancehall groove, the song feels like a bridge between worlds. It’s sensual, sure, as it taps into something…

Milyam’s “Lost in the Jungle” unfolds like a scene you accidentally wander into and suddenly can’t leave. Built on her signature cinematic alt-pop foundation, the track leans fully into atmosphere, blending high-fidelity production with a strong visual sensibility that feels more like a dream sequence than a standard release. There’s…

Sometimes the most compelling releases aren’t brand new creations but rediscovered pieces given a second life, and that’s exactly the spirit behind C’batch’s “Song for God.” As the opening track from C’batch Smooth/Rough – The Vault 1, this release sets the tone for an archival series that digs into some…

There’s a distinct sense of evolution pulsing through Energy Whores’ latest single “Fade to Grey”—and it’s structural. With the official addition of producer/DJ Grant (NYC) to the lineup alongside core members Carrie Schoenfeld and Attilio Valenti, the project leans further into a fully collaborative identity. Known for blending electronic textures…

There’s something daring about an artist stepping outside their comfort zone and actually making it work—and that’s exactly the case with Neon Diffraction, the drum and bass alter ego of Ru Goddard. Known for his house roots under Neon Transmission, this new direction feels less like a detour and more…

There’s a certain kind of album that unfolds, like a film you didn’t realize you were watching. That’s the lane Alex Lakusta comfortably steps into with Island Ghosts, his sophomore release out April 17, 2026. The Toronto-based bassist and composer leans fully into a cinematic, genre-blurring space here, stitching together…

There’s a certain charm in artists who keep everything in-house, and Silky Vibe leans all the way into that ethos on Made For Cruising, released April 10, 2026. Hailing from Fort Lauderdale, he writes, produces, and performs every note himself, crafting a sound that sits comfortably between modern R&B smoothness…