Reviews
‘Ronnie Stole This Riff / Kim Is Desperate’ By Kwolek: Fresh And Exciting
Kwolek is an artist, producer and songwriter from New Jersey who’s known for blending various music eras and genres into his tracks. He grew up in the sounds of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s spanning alternative, disco, new wave, punk, grunge and indie rock. But, what’s clever is how he manages to create a new […]
‘Mama’s Going To Rehab’ by Reagan Hudson: Simplicity and Humour Is All You Need
In the 1920s, country music emerged as a new genre, typically associated with cowboys, hillbillies, and Southern American settings. While names like John Denver, Lynn Anderson, and Garth Brooks often come to mind, it was Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ that brought country back into the spotlight this year. Perhaps she paved the way for artists like […]
‘I Could Never Be Sick Of You’: A Vibrant Rock/Pop Anthem from Brisbane’s Ben Konarov
Located in Brisbane, Australia, ‘I Could Never Be Sick Of You‘ by Ben Konarov is a lively rock / pop track infused with the spirited energy reminiscent of iconic bands like The Police and U2. With lyrics that delve into societal frustrations while maintaining a playful tone, this collaboration between lyricist Ben Konarov, Composer / […]
‘The Score’ – V of 40M: A Vibe That Glides And A Flow To Show An Impressive New Jam
Hailing from Pitt County, North Carolina, V of 40M teams up with Hippie G and 40M Tye for his fourth release since first hitting the scene in 2022. ‘The Score’ represents a welcome return and builds upon the marker laid down with both ‘Pwr’ and ‘Way Back (Warning).’ ‘The Score,’ is arguably the best output […]
‘All Hands On Deck’ – Miles East: A Captivating And Mesmeric Return With New Single
‘All Hands on Deck’ is the third single from ‘Between Lightning and Thunder’ by Miles East and is instantly compelling and engaging. Not only due to its stark foreboding imagery, but its many underlying supporting musical nuances that prop-up the metaphor to deliver a stirring tour de force; a melodic and infectious pop-rock classic. But […]
Introducing ‘I Bought A New Pedal’: Cormac Liotta’s EP Delivers Power-Packed Punch in Under Three Minutes!
So, I stumbled upon this little gem the other day: an EP, 3 songs, all under 3 minutes long. And no, not each song, but the whole EP under 3 minutes long. Intrigued, I took a quick peek at the press release… “Los Angeles based musician and producer Cormac Liotta bought a new pedal down […]
Introducing Asgard Raven: Britpop Revivalist Releases ‘For Us All’
Hailing from Andover, UK, Asgard Raven brings a refreshing blend of nostalgic Britpop vibes and heartfelt lyricism in his latest release, ‘For Us All.’ Asgard’s musical journey traces back to his military days in Cyprus, where he first picked up the guitar. Influenced by the likes of Oasis, his disdain for mainstream pop fuelled his […]
Wise John Featuring Leo. : ‘Standing In Sunlight’ Is A Catchy Indie Pop Gem
After ‘A Wonderful World,’ a critically acclaimed album, USA-based singer-songwriter Wise John has released a new song featuring the Portuguese singer-songwriter leo. on vocals. leo. and John met on TikTok and haven’t even met in real life. Still, they managed to produce a wonderful gem together: ‘standing in sunlight‘. Inspired by the likes of Belle […]
‘S. B. Butler’ – Ellery Twining: An Avant-Garde Ode To Gen-X Childhood
Spoken word music is a problematic genre to critique for someone obsessed with melody and form. You’re caught between the dichotomy of compartmentalisation and craft; looking for the what, where and why and the interactions betwixt them. If the underlying music supports the thematic approach of the narrative a fuller picture can be gained and […]
