Reviews
‘Highrise’- Barney Goodall, a summer ode to friendship and sound
Liverpool’s own Barney Goodall has returned with ‘Highrise’, a single that brims with the warmth of shared moments, urban energy, and meticulously crafted melodies. Marking his first new release in four years, the track finds Goodall returning confidently into the spotlight as both composer and multi-instrumentalist, with only a touch of collaboration from bassist Tristan Apperly, […]
‘Shoot The Bells’- Boneyard Rebels, gritty groove masters dig deep
Montreal’s Boneyard Rebels have returned with ‘Shoot The Bells’, a follow-up that cements their reputation as blue-collar storytellers channelling the daily grind into raw, compelling music. Emerging from the city’s underground with the same swagger that made ‘Digging A Hole’ a standout, this latest single captures the tension between monotony and release, turning everyday struggles into a musical […]
‘Get Up And Dance’- Stephanie Westdal, igniting with pure joy
Stephanie Westdal has always been a force of creative energy, and her latest single ‘Get Up and Dance’ captures the exuberance that only a truly seasoned artist can bring. Emerging from a career that spans decades, continents, and genres, Westdal channels a lifetime of musical exploration into a track that is both immediate and timeless. […]
‘Shy Girl’- Flo Crowe & The Dilemmas, breaking free with a bold new anthem
Cornwall’s freshest indie sensation Flo Crowe & The Dilemmas are back with ‘Shy Girl’, a track that announces itself with the confidence of a band twice their years and five times their ambition. Signed to Little Genius Recordings earlier this year, the 19-year-old quintet continue their meteoric ascent with a single that fuses folk-tinged harmonies, gritty […]
‘SKINWALKER’- Ani Even, delivering a masterpiece of mutation
There’s something deeply primal about ‘SKINWALKER’, the debut album from Ani Even. Across eleven tracks, the artist constructs a world where the sacred and synthetic coexist, and where identity isn’t fixed, but fluid; crafting a pulse that changes shape with every beat. The record’s concept draws on the Skinwalker myth, a being that morphs between forms, […]
‘A Storm Is Coming’- Rebecca Downes, channelling fire and freedom on new album
After years of honing her craft across the British blues-rock scene, Birmingham’s Rebecca Downes steps into full command of her sound with ‘A Storm Is Coming’, a record that feels both lived-in and luminous. This isn’t an artist searching for direction; it’s one distilling everything she’s learned into something pure. The album’s central theme of weathering […]
‘Lost For Words’- RISE, transforming heartbreak into anthemic empowerment
RISE return with their latest single ‘Lost For Words’, a triumphant blend of soaring vocals, crisp instrumentation, and emotionally charged storytelling. From the opening synth swells and guitar riffs, it’s immediately clear that this is quintessential RISE: the band’s signature ability to marry intricate musicianship with pop-rock accessibility shines through in every note. Lyrically, the […]
‘Instead Of Making Love (Say Hello)’- Less, igniting early-2000s pop vibes with irresistible charm
Naples-born singer-songwriter Less continues her thrilling ascent with her latest single ‘Instead of Making Love (Say Hello)’, a track that brims with playful irony, luminous production, and the confidence of an artist finding her voice. Following the momentum of her previous releases ‘I NEED ALL YOUR LOVE’ and ‘UP AND DOWN’, Less effortlessly bridges the […]
‘Piece Of The Action’- Rusty Reid, unleashing pure rock thrills
After years of hiding in plain sight, Rusty Reid’s fourth album ‘The Unreasonables’ has finally surfaced, and it’s nothing short of a revelation. And the latest single from it, ‘Piece of the Action’, explodes out of the speakers like a shot of adrenaline straight to your chest. Reid strips away his signature indie-folk introspection for […]
