Reviews
‘Supporting Role???’- Arlesque, a defiant, soul-baring moment
Some songs feel like confessions whispered in the dark, while others explode like a long-overdue revelation. And with ‘Supporting Role???’, Arlesque delivers an emotionally charged piece of alt-pop artistry that pulses with vulnerability, courage, and the exhilarating realisation of self-worth. From the opening seconds, the track draws us into a cinematic atmosphere that feels almost suspended […]
‘Quiet Revolution’- Andy Smythe, songs for the turning tide
Some records feel like a gathering storm, and with his eighth full-length release, Andy Smythe delivers a musical statement that feels both personal yet unmistakably political. ‘Quiet Revolution’ unfolds like a widescreen reflection on modern life, deeply rooted in storytelling and musical craftsmanship. Across its runtime, the singer and songwriter constructs a landscape where introspection and urgency coexist. […]
‘Forest Mountain Forest’- Simon Bromide, a reflective indie-rock journey
Some songs arrive with the feeling of a turning point. They carry the weight of experience while opening the door to something new. And with his newest outing ‘Forest Mountain Forest’, South London’s Simon Bromide returns with a track that feels exactly like that moment; both a continuation of his long creative path and the beginning of a fresh […]
‘forget about me’- Nathaniel Earl, turning grief into a cinematic reverie
Some songs feel like conversations with the past, while others like quiet glances toward something unknowable beyond it. With his latest offering ‘forget about me’, composer and songwriter Nathaniel Earl creates a piece that sits delicately between those two spaces to create a sweeping yet intimate composition that transforms personal loss into something strangely luminous. Recorded with the Budapest Scoring […]
‘breathing’- Audrey Huynh, turning heartbreak into indie-pop catharsis
There’s a particular moment after loss when the world feels strangely quiet, as though everything familiar has shifted slightly out of place. And on ‘breathing’, LA–based artist Audrey Huynh captures that fragile emotional landscape with remarkable clarity, delivering a synth-driven indie-pop track that feels both haunting and deeply human. Huynh has been steadily building momentum across Southern California’s independent […]
‘One Woman One Love’- Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers, delivering groove, fire, and heart
When a blues band truly understands the power of the genre, the result is always breathing, pulsing, and full of human truth. And with ‘One Woman One Love’, Kaliopi & The Blues Messengers deliver a vibrant, rhythm-soaked single that celebrates the enduring emotional force of the blues while pushing it confidently into the present. Led by guitarist and […]
‘Snake Charmer’- Moon Construction Kit, spinning a hypnotic indie-rock spell
Some songs feel like they exist inside their own strange little universe, and with ‘Snake Charmer’, Moon Construction Kit returns with a track that pulls you into a surreal atmosphere where beauty and unease coexist in fascinating tension. The project, led by Lausanne-based musician and producer Olivier Cornu, has always thrived on layered sound design and imaginative […]
‘Every Drunk’s Got A Story’- Eoin Shannon, bringing life to the late-night world
There’s a particular atmosphere that only exists in the final hours of a bar’s closing shift. The lights are low, the crowd has thinned, and what remains are fragments of conversation, half-finished drinks, and people carrying the weight of their stories. And on Eoin Shannon’s new album ‘Every Drunk’s Gotta Story’, that atmosphere becomes the stage for a […]
‘Hope And Recreation’- The Gold Tips, delivering a soul-stirring triumph
There’s a special kind of honesty that lives at the heart of great soul music. It thrives on feeling, conviction, and the raw human voice. And on their latest album ‘Hope and Recreation’, Belfast outfit The Gold Tips tap into that tradition with remarkable confidence, delivering a record that feels both timeless and refreshingly alive. Led by songwriter […]
