Reviews
‘Letters from Paulus’- Fish And Scale, finding grace in stillness
There’s something strikingly unfashionable about ‘Letter from Paulus’, and that’s precisely what gives it its strength. At a time when so much modern folk-pop feels engineered for short attention spans and algorithmic immediacy, Fish And Scale instead leans fully into sincerity, spiritual reflection, and emotional weight without a trace of irony. Led by German songwriter Roland Wälzlein, […]
‘I’ll Carry On’- Danni Nicholls, finding strength in vulnerability
There is a quiet steadiness at the centre of Danni Nicholls’ new single ‘I’ll Carry On’. Throughout this heartfelt release, the song focuses on the daily decision to keep moving through uncertainty, even when clarity feels distant. Built from warm Americana instrumentation and deeply human songwriting, the track carries the emotional openness that has long defined […]
‘Gus Gus’- Jason Lenyer Buchanan, finding new colours in quiet reflection
There is a noticeable sense of movement within Jason Lenyer Buchanan’s new single ‘Gus Gus’. It’s the sound of an artist gradually changing shape in real time, allowing new environments and experiences to subtly alter the way his songs breathe. Having relocated from Cheyenne to Portland, the singer-songwriter approaches this song with a different emotional texture […]
‘Madrid’- Passing Grade, capturing disillusionment with a sharpened edge
There is an appealing tension running through Passing Grade’s new single ‘Madrid’. Beneath its loose, almost casual exterior sits a song preoccupied with insecurity, self-perception, and the awkwardness of trying to exist comfortably in spaces that never quite feel like your own. Built around a blend of jangling alt-rock and understated new wave influences, the track […]
‘So Moseley’- Dominic Crane, capturing memory and quiet transformation
There is an understated warmth to Dominic Crane’s ‘So Moseley’ that immediately recalls a tradition of British songwriting built on observation, melody, and emotional detail. Rooted in Birmingham’s Moseley music scene, the single feels both deeply personal and quietly universal, reflecting on how certain people can subtly alter the direction of your life without ever announcing themselves as […]
‘Francia Meccanica’- Alex Puddu, a stylish, sleazy, and seductively disco escape
There is a gleeful sense of excess running through Alex Puddu’s ‘Francia Meccanica’. The Italy-born, Denmark-based producer has long occupied a unique corner of modern disco and funk, but this latest release feels especially immersive, fully committing to a neon-lit world of Riviera temptation, smoky nightclubs and late-night obsession. Across nine tracks, the artist blends Italo-disco, synth-pop, […]
‘My Love Is A Promise That I Can’t Keep’- RIOT SON, finding beauty in isolation
RIOT SON’s ‘My Love Is A Promise That I Can’t Keep’ is an EP built on atmosphere as much as emotion. Emerging from Boone, North Carolina, the project continues what the artist describes as “Appalachian Gloom,” a sound that blends post-punk melancholy, dream-pop textures and emotionally direct songwriting into something immersive yet deeply personal. Across its three […]
‘Shadow Dancing’- Rosellas, expanding their indie-rock identity with confidence
There’s a reason bands like The Verve and early Sam Fender continue to resonate long after trends move on. At their best, they understood how to make widescreen indie-rock feel deeply personal; songs big enough for festival fields, yet intimate enough to soundtrack the quieter moments people carry around privately. And on ‘Shadow Dancing’, Manchester quartet […]
‘The Death of Cool’- Daphne Parker Powell, burning with wit, soul, and fierce humanity
There is something exhilarating about the way Daphne Parker Powell approaches ‘The Death of Cool’. Even while confronting heartbreak, illness, cultural disillusionment, and personal upheaval, the album still surges forward with swagger, humour, tenderness and a thrilling sense of emotional honesty that makes it one of her most compelling works to date. Created while she continues treatment for […]
