Your Name by Alison Darwin pushes the boundaries of conventional rock music, while simultaneously staying true to its roots
Rock n' Roll, real Rock n' Roll mind you, is not 'nice'. It doesn't wait its turn and...
Reviews
Lotusbliss – Carpet | pleasant in its synthy indie dreamscape of longing
Lotusbliss is the recording project of brothers Seth, Josh and Adam. Conceived in 2018, after the age-old question...
Weird Ones by Matt Holubowski is a tour de force of melancholy, dream-sequenced vignettes, where visions and tales abound [album review]
Accomplished Canadian songwriter, Matt Holubowski is a master of the understated, a tour guide of the ethereal and...
‘Money’ by Alex O’aiza is the kind of song that will stop you dead in your tracks [video premiere]
Have you been used by someone? Do you know what it's like to come to the crushing realization...
Kip Macklejar and his newest single Alligator Swamp Monster is a lesson in why old-meets-new will tug at your earbuds every time
Kip Macklejar and his newest single release, Alligator Swamp Monster is a lesson in why old-meets-new will tug...
Order89 – Barbara | movement is paramount unless you’re dancing to someone else’s tune
Order89 are a Parisian band delivering French New Wave with a twist – their music is both...
Two weeks in Nashville – Take Control | The band brings the energy and swagger that epitomises the classic Brit-rock band, minus the cynical moodiness of some of their more established influences.
Donning a deadly combo of shades, velvet and cool, impassive stares, T.W.I.N’s promo pics hint at a certain...
Watt White – Knuckle Up | Hook-laden background vocals ensure the commercial success of Knuckle Up and retention of its listener
NYC’s Watt White has penned the ultimate fight song. White has in fact composed many successful songs in...
The Strokes – Bad Decisions is a strong representation of what they have always been, a guitar-driven, garage-esque rock band with great energy and poise
The Strokes are back, and we’re delighted to have them. After all, the band is one of the...
Premiere: Ned Moss – The End of the Play is the type of song that draws you in, provoking introspection and rewarding active listening
Back in 1962, the Folk scene in Greenwich Village was exploding. It was a time of turmoil and...
Arkells – Years In The Making penetrates even the most reserved stoic, totally releasing them from their inhibitions.
Twelve years ago I went to visit my cousin while he was away at McMaster University in Hamilton,...
New Bif Naked release Jim remains undeniably Bif: angry, angsty and empowering
One of the earliest lessons life ever taught me was this: “there’s heroes and there’s legends. Heroes get...
Limon Limon – Normal Now is a celebration. It’s about embracing the personal freedom that comes from loving yourself for exactly who and what you are.
We’re all terrified. That’s the mark of the society we live in nowadays and it’s been that way...
Josh Kumra – I Dare You – If you long to remember that feeling of having a song penetrate your being and ride the FM waves of your heart, look no further
When was the last time that you were truly moved by a piece of music; can you remember?...
Leonie Jakobi – Are You Lonely Enough? hit the heart of anyone that knows the struggle of unrequited, unidentifiable desire.
Leonie Jakobi is Germany’s answer to Barns Courtney. The 23-year-old Frankfurt native, currently based in Liverpool, has released...
Jaialai – Victor’s Belt emerges as a chilled out, modern twist on the surf-rock sounds of the 60’s
Jaialai have been making waves in Miami for a few years now, but with the arrival of fresh...
Pam Risourié – Night Flowers | Teenage angst and raw vulnerability is obscured under fluid production and captured in a moment of bedroom pop
Pam Risourié are a new independent group from Paris, describing their music as funky fresh “bedroomgaze”: a blend...
James Blonde – Hundred Bucks | perfect combination of driving guitars and playful lyrics
I still remember a time when music didn’t take itself so damn seriously. I think back fondly on...
Juliper Sky – Reflections of the Winter Sun | An explosion of visual brilliance captured in melody
At a time where reality is perhaps rather grim, it’s often best practice to immerse yourself in music...
Cave Flowers are among the future of this California Country sound and fans of imperturbable tranquillity are fortunate to have them along [Premiere]
Upon leaving Seattle, itinerate songwriter, Andy McAllister set out to California, the mothership of the nonchalant, alt. country,...
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