Reviews
‘Love Keeps Burning Still’- Reetoxa, turning heartbreak into something beautiful
Break-up songs are hardly a rarity in popular music, but every so often one arrives that feels like a genuine act of reflection. And on ‘Love Keeps Burning Still’, Melbourne artist and songwriter Jason McKee, performing under the Reetoxa banner, delivers a deeply personal ballad that transforms the lingering embers of a failed relationship into something […]
‘Quiet Revolution Extra’- Andy Smythe, revealing new creative heights
Some artists release companion EPs as an afterthought, but Andy Smythe treats them as an opportunity to push even further. On his new collection ‘Quiet Revolution Extra’, the London singer-songwriter expands the world of his acclaimed 2026 album with six richly detailed tracks that feel like essential chapters in a much bigger artistic statement. From the […]
‘The Shadow Remains’- Joseph Turner & The Dudes Of Hazard, striking gold in the shadows
There is something undeniably captivating about a song that refuses to play by the usual rules. And on their new single ‘The Shadow Remains’, Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard deliver a darkly hypnotic single that feels like a spell slowly taking hold. While the project’s earlier releases introduced listeners to their atmospheric songwriting and […]
‘Fear The War’- Maicín, turning modern anxiety into an indie-rock triumph
At a time when much of modern life feels like an endless scroll between catastrophe and distraction, Maicín have delivered a song that captures that experience with startling clarity. Their latest single ‘Fear The War’ is not just one of the Irish band’s most ambitious releases to date; it is also one of their most […]
‘Wild Life’- Scott James, finding quiet strength in reflective beauty
In an era where many songwriters feel compelled to compete for attention through increasingly grand gestures, Scott James takes the opposite approach on his latest single ‘Wild Life’. The Gloucestershire-born singer-songwriter strips everything back to its essentials, delivering a thoughtful acoustic meditation that finds power in restraint as it plays. Built around delicate fingerpicked guitar […]
‘Little Girl’- The Night and the Dirty, finding beauty in unease
Seattle outfit The Night and The Dirty have never sounded like a band interested in taking the obvious route. And their latest single ‘Little Girl’ continues that tradition, delivering a song that feels both intimate and unsettling while showcasing the group’s distinctive blend of raw musicianship and atmospheric storytelling. At its core, ‘Little Girl’ revolves […]
‘Don’t Waste My Time (LA mix)’- 4fro Nick, capturing freedom and hard-earned wisdom
There is a restless spirit running through ‘Don’t Waste My Time’ that feels rooted in movement, experience, and the refusal to stand still. As the A-side of 4fro Nick’s new limited-edition 7-inch vinyl release, the track serves as a compelling introduction to an artist who approaches rock music as a vehicle for living life at […]
‘SM-01’- Bright Shining Lights, finding power in silence
In an age where music is often expected to communicate instantly, ‘SM-01’ takes a more patient approach. The latest release from New Jersey outfit Bright Shining Light abandons traditional songwriting conventions in favour of something more atmospheric and interpretive, inviting us to become active participants in the experience rather than simply passive observers. Spanning nine movements across […]
‘Magi’- Lotta Svart, finding beauty in stillness
Reinvention is rarely as convincing as artists hope it will be. Too often, a new direction feels more like a cosmetic adjustment than a genuine creative evolution. But on her latest offering ‘Magi’, Finnish artist Lotta Svart makes a compelling case for her latest chapter, unveiling a sound that feels both deeply personal and refreshingly […]
