Reviews
‘Keep Shining’- Lemon, bursting with indie euphoria
Some albums feel engineered for headphones, while others feel destined for crowded dancefloors, open windows, and late-night drives through neon-lit streets. And with their newest album ‘Keep Shining’, Amsterdam quartet Lemon deliver a vibrant, groove-heavy record that captures the electrifying feeling of music as both escape and celebration. At the heart of the band are four longtime […]
‘I Dreamt Of You Again Last Night’- Friend / Monell, reviving psychedelic folk reflection
With their newest outing ‘I Dreamt of You Again Last Night’, the creative partnership of Friend / Monell return to the fold with a beautifully reflective single that captures the emotional weight of nostalgia while wrapping it in warm, immersive sound. The Ohio-based duo, comprised of lyricist Ray Monell and composer Jeffrey Friend, have built their artistic […]
‘I Love You Even More Now That You’re a Little Fucked Up’- Ian Vargo, turning flaws into a pop-rock celebration
There’s something undeniably refreshing about a song that embraces imperfection rather than hiding from it. And with his latest single ‘I Love You Even More Now That You’re a Little Fucked Up’, songwriter and producer Ian Vargo delivers a vibrant, emotionally uplifting pop-rock track that finds beauty in life’s cracks and imperfections. From the very first […]
‘Icon’- The Vildes, igniting the pop landscape with electric confidence
Some songs feel designed for quiet reflection, while others arrive like a burst of neon light, demanding attention from the very first beat. The Vildes’ latest release ‘Icon’ belongs firmly in the latter category, offering a striking, high-energy statement that radiates confidence and refuses to shrink into the background. The Norwegian trio have steadily built a […]
‘The World Inside’- The Iddy Biddies, finding depth in quiet revelations
Sophomore albums often arrive with a sense of pressure; the unspoken expectation to either repeat past successes or reinvent everything. The Iddy Biddies choose a more thoughtful path with ‘The World Inside’, expanding their sound without abandoning the emotional intimacy that defines their work. From the opening moments of ‘It’s Just A Show’, the album feels […]
‘Lucy (Remix 2026)’- David Goundry, radiating psychedelic pop brilliance
There’s a certain kind of song that instantly transports you to another time, and with ‘Lucy (Remix 2026)’, London songwriter and guitarist David Goundry dives headfirst into the colourful universe of classic psychedelic pop. From the very first moments, the song bursts open with warm, shimmering guitar tones that feel straight out of the golden […]
‘By My Side (Stolen Dance)’- Milky Chance x southstar, a classic rewired for the dancefloor
Some songs never really leave us. They drift through playlists, late-night radio, and festival memories, quietly growing in stature as the years pass. Milky Chance’s breakout track is one of those rare pieces of music that seems to age in reverse, and with the new collaboration with Berlin producer southstar, it receives a thrilling second […]
‘Unstoppable’- Lois Powell & Night Wolf, finding quiet strength in fragile fire
Some songs roar their way into your consciousness, while others arrive slowly, like a storm gathering on the horizon. ‘Unstoppable’, the latest collaboration between singer-songwriter Lois Powell and producer Night Wolf, belongs firmly to the latter category as it unveils a piece that builds patiently, revealing its emotional weight layer by layer. From the opening […]
‘A New Way’- Marsh Family, raising their voices towards generational frustration
There’s something undeniably powerful about a family singing together. And with ‘A New Way’, the Kent-based Marsh Family deliver a fiery introduction to the musical direction behind their forthcoming debut album, and it lands with urgency, conviction, and a surprising amount of bite. While many listeners first encountered the group through their widely shared online […]
