Reviews
‘True Heart’- Jeff Hodges, laying it all bare
There’s something quietly radical about a song that chooses sincerity over spectacle. And with ‘True Heart’, Jeff Hodges steps into the new year with bravery, offering a piece of music that feels lived-in, reflective, and disarmingly open. From its opening moments, the track leans into restraint. The arrangement begins with a gentle, almost conversational intimacy, […]
‘That’s The Story Of My Life’- Exzenya, igniting a firestorm of self-belief
Some songs feel like a confession, with others feel like a comeback. ‘That’s the Story of My Life’ feels like both, and then some. With this explosive pop-rock powerhouse, Exzenya takes a phrase most of us have muttered with a shrug and turns it into a banner of defiance. From the very first hit of […]
‘Liable’- Katie Brown, turning heartbreak into high drama
Katie Brown has never sounded more commanding than she does on ‘Liable’, a track that tears up the storybook ending and replaces it with accountability. Opening with a solitary piano figure that feels almost fragile, the song lures you into a moment of quiet reflection before tightening its grip. Then the rhythm section enters, steady […]
‘Afternoon Of Acid Rain’- Hallucinophonics, diving headfirst into the strange
There are songs that flirt with the surreal, and then there are songs that cannonball straight into it. ‘Afternoon of Acid Rain’, the latest offering from Hallucinophonics, belongs firmly in the latter camp. It’s a kaleidoscopic, slow-burning voyage that feels like an altered state captured on tape. From the opening bars, the band establish a hazy, […]
‘It’s Called Love… It’s Called the Blues’- Wattmore, delivering heartache with a soft smirk
There’s something quietly satisfying about a song that just tightens the bolts and lets it roll. And on ‘It’s Called Love … It’s Called The Blues’, Brisbane siblings Wattmore join forces with revered songwriter Allan Caswell for a track that feels unhurried, grounded, and confident in its own skin. From the first few bars, the song […]
‘Nisli & Ushguli (Live)’- East Duo, coming alive on screen
Watching East Duo perform ‘Nisli’ and ‘Ushguli’ in their live video setting feels like stepping into a landscape. There is a stillness to it that transforms these compositions from recorded pieces into living, breathing experiences. Stripped of studio gloss and framed in an expansive visual setting, the trio allow the music to unfold naturally. The […]
‘Fragments in the Basement of My Mind’- La Leurentop, reentering the room with an awakening
With the eagerly-awaited second half of ‘Fragments in the Basement of My Mind’, La Leurentop looks to reframe the story that originally preceded it. If the earlier chapter felt like wandering through dim corridors, Side B stands in the doorway, eyes adjusting to light, ready to confront what was left unsaid. There’s a sense of return […]
‘Nothing More Than Love (The Remixes)’- Peppermint Heaven, rewiring for the rave
Peppermint Heaven have never been content to sit neatly inside one aesthetic. The LA pairing built their reputation on neon-lit synth hooks and a love of vintage textures, but with ‘Nothing More Than Love (The Remixes)’, they fling the doors wide open and let the strobes take over. From the first cut, this is a full-throttle […]
‘Painkiller’- Nicola Høie, finding strength in letting go
Nicola Høie’s latest single ‘Painkiller’ is a song that sits in the uncomfortable space between wanting to save something and understanding you can’t, and it’s in that restraint that she truly shines. Built on sleek, contemporary pop foundations, the track pairs crystalline production with a vocal performance that feels unguarded and quietly resolute. There’s shimmering […]
