Reviews
‘SUNBURN’- Leonie Sherif, glowing in the quiet strength of survival
With her eagerly-awaited new single ‘SUNBURN’, Dagenham’s Leonie Sherif invites us into a space that feels tactile and lived-in; skin still warm, air still heavy, the moment after impact when silence says more than any scream could. Where her previous chapters channelled confrontation, this new offering lingers in what follows. It’s about the hours and days […]
‘Grounding’- Displaced Stranger, finding his footing on debut album
There’s something quietly compelling about a first record made without fanfare, without a band, and without years of industry polish behind it. ‘Grounding’, the debut full-length from Lynden’s Displaced Stranger, feels like a personal reckoning set to tape, delivering something intimate, unguarded, and unexpectedly assured. The project is the work of Don Sullivan, who takes on […]
‘Satisfy Your Mind’- Clay Brown & The Trouble Round Town, cutting through the noise
In an era where endless scrolling can feel like a full-time occupation, Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town arrive with a track that feels like a deep, steadying breath. ‘Satisfy Your Mind’ steps back from the glare of the screen and invites you to do the same. Built on a smoky, groove-laden foundation, the song rolls […]
‘Cocktail Hour’- Ravenistic, raising a glass to love, chaos, and big hooks
There’s something undeniably electric about an artist who knows exactly where their heart beats loudest. And on ‘Cocktail Hour’, Australia’s Ravenistic throws open the doors, cranks the amps, and lets the feelings spill out in glorious technicolour. This four-track burst feels like stepping into a neon-lit time capsule where guitars shimmer, synths glow, and every chorus […]
‘Help Me Find A Reason’- OGGY, a defiant, heart-led pop-rock surge
There’s a particular kind of song that lifts your mood, steadies it, and dares you to stand taller. And with ‘Help Me Find a Reason’, OGGY delivers exactly that: a soaring, guitar-charged declaration of perseverance that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Released earlier this year, the track signals a pivotal chapter for the […]
‘And Now… We Take America’- Dancing The Conga, aiming for the empire
There’s ambition, and then there’s the kind of wide-eyed, slightly chaotic, beautifully sincere ambition that pulses through ‘And Now… We Take America’. With their second full-length statement, Oslo trio Dancing The Conga swing for something far bigger than hooks or hype. They swing for narrative, relevance, and cultural tension wrapped in melody. Across thirteen tracks, the […]
‘Emotion Ocean’- Bear Jr, plunging into turbulent waters with a brooding force
There’s a particular kind of power that quietly in the chest, tightens the air in the room, and waits. On ‘Emotion Ocean’, Bear Jr taps into that restrained intensity and lets it unfold with deliberate patience. Based in the Philadelphia region, Bear Jr has built a reputation around intricate acoustic technique fused with weightier architecture. But […]
‘Just A Few Milligrams’, Blindness & Light, confronting division head-on with a defiant pulse
There’s something electrifying about a band that operates like a moving current rather than a fixed structure. Blindness & Light have always felt more like a creative network than a conventional outfit, with musicians scattered across coastlines and continents, converging when instinct calls. And on ‘Just A Few Milligrams’, that instinct sharpens into something urgent, focused, […]
‘LOVE PEACE WAR (Acoustic Remix)- Michellar, igniting a folk revival flame
Some songs whisper, while others protest. And then there are songs like the acoustic remix of ‘LOVE PEACE WAR’, tracks that feel like they’re carved straight from the nerve of the moment and set alight with purpose. With this reimagined release, Michellar reinvents her previous material as something braver, leaner, and emotionally electric. Stripped down to […]
