Interviews
Rowan Flack: a warm and tender addition to the modern jazz scene
London-based vocalist and composer Rowan Flack returns with her third EP ‘Nap on the Sofa’, continuing her exploration of contemporary European jazz through a lens of intimacy and storytelling. With a musical journey that spans the BRIT School, Trinity Laban, and Norway’s Edvard Grieg Academy, Flack brings a rich and nuanced perspective to her songwriting, shaped by international […]
tan sholto: A reflective addition to the modern indie-folk scene
South African-born singer-songwriter tan sholto returns with a deeply personal new chapter on her new EP ‘christine’. Across five delicately arranged tracks, the project explores the complex emotional terrain of growing up, told through the intertwined perspectives of a mother and daughter. Through gentle acoustic arrangements, emotive strings, and softly layered harmonies, tan crafts a reflective collection that […]
Envi Jordan: setting self-love to club-ready beat
Caribbean-American pop artist Envi Jordan continues his upward momentum with his new single ‘Somebody To Love’, a dance-driven pop release that sets the tone for a promising 2026. Following the impact of his introductory year, Jordan returns with an energetic blend of bouncy basslines, emotional lyricism, and euphoric sing-along hooks. Alongside the release, Jordan expands the project […]
Tripping Jupiter: conjuring a heady mix of retro-infused aesthetics
As they charge into 2026, New York experimental alt-pop outfit Tripping Jupiter return with ‘This Fuss’, a vibrant and politically charged single that signals a new creative surge. Following October’s ‘Crack That Drum’, the band waste no time reigniting momentum, delivering a bold slice of alternative pop that fuses slick, synth-driven production with sharp-eyed social commentary. Fronted […]
Victòria Vilalta: offering a tender revision of modern indie-folk
Hailing from Catalonia, Victòria Vilalta steps confidently into 2026 with her new album ‘Out Loud Thoughts’, a deeply personal nine-track collection that captures her instinct for turning introspection into immersive indie-folk soundscapes. Currently based in London, Vilalta continues her upward trajectory with an upcoming UK and European tour, further cementing her reputation as one of the most compelling […]
Hàn Gắn: Bringing a new edge to the post-punk sound
Washington D.C.-based duo Hàn Gắn make a fierce return with their new single ‘Monster’s Kingdom’, a brooding, high-voltage burst of indie rock and alternative edge that marks their first release since March last year. Opening with jagged guitar lines and sharp, post-punk-leaning vocals, the track channels the spirit of The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Fall, and Fugazi, while reshaping […]
Samuel Evanson: captivating with rich and emotive passion
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Samuel Evanson steps into 2026 with ‘The Anatomy of Attraction’, a record that feels like a lived-in diary set to music. The project traces the emotional terrain of the past two years, all anchored by Evanson’s unmistakable vocal, which balances fragility with striking restraint. Resistant to easy genre labels, the album thrives in nuance, allowing space […]
All The Villains: reviving alt-rock romanticism
All The Villains have always had a taste for the cinematic. Formed in the early 2000s, the London-born outfit built their name on emotionally charged alt-rock anthems, relentless touring, and a tight-knit chemistry that carried them across stages from the UK to CBGBs in New York. But after a flurry of early success, life had […]
Valborg Ólafs: Captivating through ethereal tones
In an age of overstimulation and restless ambition, Icelandic singer-songwriter Valborg Ólafs offers something profoundly different; music that exhales. With her new single ‘Breathe With Me’, she invites us into a world where stillness becomes strength, and simplicity reveals unexpected depth. Blending glacial synths with indie-folk warmth and a touch of avant-pop mystique, ‘Breathe With Me’ is a meditation. Written […]
