Reviews
‘Sweetmouth’- KENTON, A brave journey through identity, family, and self-love
With his eagerly-awaited debut album ‘Sweetmouth’, LA-based singer-songwriter and multi-hyphenate KENTON stakes a compelling claim in the alt-pop landscape, delivering a release that is as emotionally potent as it is musically adventurous. Across fifteen tracks, he navigates the tangled terrain of queerness, immigrant identity, and familial expectations, offering a collection that is both intensely personal and […]
‘Dream Cycle: Conspiracies’- Shadeh Rose, transforming nightmares into an alt-jazz reverie
UK songwriter Shadeh Rose emerges as a singular voice in contemporary music, crafting a sound that resists conventional labels while evoking a deeply human emotional landscape. Her new single ‘Dream Cycle: Conspiracies, released as part of her forthcoming album exploring growth and healing, is a masterclass in marrying atmosphere with narrative. From the first moments, […]
‘Levitate’- The Trusted, elevating indie-pop to sky-high euphoria
Southend-on-Sea quartet The Trusted have outdone themselves with their latest single ‘Levitate’, a song that soars with an intoxicating blend of romance, urgency, and unrestrained joy. From the first notes, the track propels us into a whirlwind of shimmering synths, crisp percussion, and lush guitar and keyboard layers that culminate in a chorus made for festival […]
‘Vienna’- Andreas Gavlén, returning with a timeless reverie
With his latest outing ‘Vienna’, Sweden’s Andreas Gavlén delivers a track that is both delicate and profoundly evocative, all while carrying the weight of nostalgia and breathing new life into memories long shelved. Built around gently swelling strings and understated guitar lines, the song captures the bittersweet tension between what might have been and the world […]
‘Where Did They All Go Wrong’- Alex Thomen, a witty exploration of life’s ironies
Denver-based singer-songwriter and pianist Alex Thomen returns with his latest original video release, ‘Where Did They Go Wrong?’, a song that effortlessly blends clever lyricism, infectious piano work, and razor-sharp cultural commentary. Following his recent LP ‘Piano Works’, the track finds Thomen navigating the unexpected turns of human behaviour with a satirical edge, turning three distinct […]
‘Bend To Break’- Pisgah, channeling heartache and liberation
London’s Pisgah, the evocative solo project of Brittney Jenkins, reemerges with ‘Bend to Break’, a powerful prelude to her forthcoming album ‘Faultlines’, which arrives this December. Following the critical acclaim she received for ‘Favor’ and ‘Cumulonimbus’, the single is a masterclass in alt-rock storytelling, weaving together Americana sensibilities, gothic textures, and raw emotional clarity. It’s a track […]
‘Changing Tides’- Pool Club, riding a summer wave
Kent-based indie quintet Pool Club are back with ‘Changing Tides’, a sun-soaked pop anthem that feels like a warm breeze through the winter gloom. Following their 2023 debut ‘Play The Game’, the band demonstrate a remarkable ability to craft songs that are at once playful, anthemic, and nostalgically infectious. Opening with shimmering guitars that instantly evoke lazy […]
‘Bleeding Wires’- Fish Night, pushing boundaries with hypnotic firepower
Chester’s Fish Night are carving out a fearless space in the UK psychedelic rock scene, and their latest single ‘Bleeding Wires’ proves they are not content to play it safe. Following their much-loved initial outings ‘Hot Dog Surf Shop’ and ‘Obsidian Black’, this track is a dizzying, immersive journey that melds progressive experimentation with raw, […]
‘Fucking Around’- Franxie, a quiet alt-folk revolution
Franxie’s debut single ‘Fucking Around’ lands like a whisper turned into a roar, offering a study in restrained power and emotional candour. Emerging from the Australian city Wollongong, the artist presents a song that is at once intimate and unflinching. This is alt-folk stripped to its essence, where every strum, inflection, and pause carries weight. […]
