Reviews
‘After Death’- Agnes Fred, debuting with a ghostly presence
There is a careful sense of restraint running through the debut release from Agnes Fred. Inspired by the Christina Rossetti poem of the same name, ‘After Death’ approaches the sound of dream-pop as a study in atmosphere, memory and emotional distance. Created by filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist Kris De Meester, the project feels shaped as much by […]
‘Burn’- Solum, exploring the darker corners of heartbreak
With his latest offering ‘Burn’, London’s Solum takes a noticeable step into heavier emotional territory, delivering a track that feels raw, immersive and emotionally unresolved in a way that suits its subject matter perfectly. Built around themes of betrayal and emotional fallout, ‘Burn’ captures the immediate psychological aftermath of heartbreak; the moment where anger, sadness and self-destruction […]
‘Travelin’ Heart’- Joseph Turner & The Dudes Of Hazard, turning emotional release into pure gold
There is something undeniably cinematic about Joseph Turner & The Dudes of Hazard and their latest single ‘Travelin’ Heart’. From the very first notes, the track feels built for motion, conjuring images of windows down, fading sunsets, endless highways and the strange emotional clarity that only seems to arrive when you’ve left everything familiar behind […]
‘The Silver Lining’- Bruce Engler, finding hope inside transition
There’s something deeply reassuring about the way Bruce Engler approaches songwriting on ‘The Silver Lining’. The album leans into honesty, craftsmanship and the quiet emotional shifts that arrive during periods of upheaval. What emerges is a warm, reflective record rooted in blues-soaked guitar work, classic songwriting instincts and the kind of hard-earned optimism that only really carries weight […]
‘Bad Decision’- Reina Mora, finding power in vulnerability
There is a beautifully unresolved tension running through Reina Mora’s ‘Bad Decision’. The song settles in the emotional aftermath of choices we know may hurt us, yet still feel impossible to fully regret. Rather than framing love and memory in simple terms of right or wrong, the artist leans into the emotional ambiguity itself, creating a […]
‘Présence Absente’- Alex Tolm, turning silence and memory into something cinematic
There is a quiet elegance running through Alex Tolm’s debut album ‘Présence Absente’. It’s a record that unfolds slowly, like late-night thoughts drifting through empty streets or old conversations replaying themselves long after everyone else has moved on. Built around themes of absence, emotional distance and memory, the record plays like a carefully assembled emotional landscape. […]
‘Hello World’- d’Z, reawakening a timeless groove
There’s a sense of full-circle intention behind Arnhem-based composer d’Z’s latest single ‘Hello World’. Originally written decades ago and now brought to life with renewed clarity, the track feels like a long-awaited arrival that lands with both warmth and quiet confidence. Built on a rich foundation of live instrumentation, ‘Hello World’ leans into a groove-led […]
‘Anodyne’- Satsuma, breaking through the noise
There’s something undeniably compelling about a release that feels built from the ground up; where every note, every lyric, and every imperfection carrying the fingerprints of the person behind it. And with his debut EP ‘Anodyne’, Edinburgh’s Satsuma (Cam Halkerston) throws open the door to a world shaped entirely on his own terms, and the result […]
‘housecAt’- art pop, rewiring indie emotion for the dancefloor
There’s a certain thrill in hearing a project that actively reshapes genres in real time. Austin duo art pop (brothers Max and Miles Grossenbacher) arrive with ‘housecAt’, an album rooted in indie-rock sensibilities, but constantly pulling toward something more fluid, more nocturnal, and ultimately more unpredictable. Built across two years in transient spaces, the record carries […]
