Reviews
‘Harry’- Vie, stepping into the spotlight with raw emotion
There’s something quietly powerful about a debut that doesn’t try to hide its origins, and with her debut single ‘Harry’, Vie arrives with that kind of intent, delivering a release that feels both deeply personal and strikingly assured. Emerging from Mirfield and shaped within Huddersfield’s creative community, Vie’s sound carries a sense of discovery, both […]
‘Dark New Days’- Blueprint Tokyo, chasing the light through uncertainty
There’s a certain electricity that surrounds bands through those moments where nothing is resolved, yet everything feels like it’s shifting. Oklahoma City’s Blueprint Tokyo have been steadily carving out a space for themselves within that emotional terrain, and with their new EP ‘Dark New Days’, they step forward with a renewed sense of purpose, delivering a […]
‘Buffalo Stampede’- Max Norton, trading precision for instinct
There’s a noticeable shift in intent with Max Norton’s latest effort ‘Buffalo Stampede’. Known for his years behind the drum kit, supporting major artists across global stages, he now steps forward with a track that feels more about personal expression than anything else. And that transition is central to the song’s identity. ‘Buffalo Stampede’ embraces […]
‘AI (The Remixes)’- Peppermint Heaven, turning retro-futurism into a dancefloor thought experiment
There’s always been a sense that Peppermint Heaven operate slightly ahead of the curve, but ‘AI’ feels like a particularly sharp alignment of concept and sound. Rather than treating technology as a distant theme, the track leans directly into one of the most pressing cultural questions of the moment: what happens when creativity itself becomes automated? Musically, […]
‘Amanda On The Bed’- Seven Crows, finding stillness in the storm
There’s a quiet confidence to ‘Amanda on the Bed’ that feels more with concerned with immersion than anything else. It doesn’t guide you so much as invite you to drift, trusting that wherever you arrive is exactly where you’re meant to be. Built entirely from the electric violin of Chris Murphy, working under the moniker Seven […]
‘Northern Lights’- der Mist, finding balance between pulse and atmosphere
There’s a quiet confidence running through ‘Northern Lights’ that signals a band settling into their own space rather than searching for one. Where earlier material hinted at multiple directions, the second album from der Mist finds itself in a more deliberate direction, focused on refining a distinct identity. At its core, ‘Northern Lights’ is built on contrast. Analogue synth […]
‘As I Fall I Feel Alive’- Brother Dolly, exploring the space between impact and release
There’s a striking stillness at the centre of ‘As I Fall I Feel Alive’, even as the track itself hums with quiet energy. Built around the split-second between impact and collapse, fast-rising artist Brother Dolly asks why we so often return to the very things that undo us. Musically, the track occupies a carefully balanced […]
‘On E Street (Remix)’- DownTown Mystic, drawing quiet strength from rock lineage
‘On E Street (Remix)’ arrives with a sense of continuity, extending DownTown Mystic’s long-standing commitment to classic American songwriting traditions while introducing a subtle but notable shift in perspective. At the centre of that shift is the involvement of Max Weinberg and Garry Tallent, figures whose rhythmic identity is closely tied to Bruce Springsteen. Their presence here is understated but […]
‘Your Perfect’- LED, finding clarity in simplicity
Los Angeles trio LED return with their new single ‘Your Perfect’, delivering a track that leans into the core elements of pop-punk without overextending itself. It’s a track that prioritises directness, both musically and lyrically, resulting in something that feels grounded and clear in its intent. The arrangement is relatively straightforward, as guitar lines carry […]
