Reviews
‘Ballin’ Outta Control’- Ajoshd, building up his own world
There’s ambition, and then there’s the kind of vision Ajoshd brings to ‘Ballin’ Outta Control’. Right from the very start, this new offering stands as a fully realised universe that blurs the lines between sport, satire, and self-mythology. Taken from TEJAS, the track already carries a sense of momentum, rooted in Southern identity, but it’s the visual that […]
‘Deep Blue Sky’- Cogley, rebuilding the past into something bigger
There’s a certain obsession that drives artists back into their own work, and on the reimagined ‘Deep Blue Sky’, Paul Cogley (now operating under the name Cogley) does exactly that, turning a once-contained release into something more expansive, more refined, and ultimately more complete. Originally unveiled in 2022, the album already carried a sense of searching and an […]
‘Need You’- 13illy, capturing the push and pull of letting go
There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that lingers, loops, and quietly reshapes your sense of self, and on his newest outing ‘Need You’, 13illy taps into that exact space, delivering a late-night confession that feels as unresolved as the emotions it explores. Built around a delicate guitar motif, the track immediately sets a tone of […]
‘Melancholy Nektar’- Watch Me Die Inside, lingering in the space between comfort and collapse
There’s something deeply unsettling about music that simply shows you the wound. And within Watch Me Die Inside’s wider conceptual world, ‘Melancholy Nektar’ feels like one of its most intimate and quietly disturbing entries. Rather than presenting sorrow as something to overcome, this track leans into its allure. It unfolds slowly, like a descent you’re aware of but no […]
’17’- Hailey Hermida, turning teenage turmoil into a cathartic rock eruption
There’s a particular kind of chaos that comes with being seventeen that feels too big for your body, too loud for your head, and too raw to explain. And on her newest effort ‘17’, LA’s Hailey Hermida delivers a track that feels like a pressure valve finally blowing open. From the first hit, the song […]
‘Lady Liberty’- Kelsie Kimberlin, confronting power and fear
With her brilliant new single ‘Lady Liberty’, Kelsie Kimberlin steps into charged territory with a track that channels urgency into something both cinematic and deeply personal. From the outset, there’s a sense of weight to the production. The arrangement builds with a deliberate tension, mirroring the sense of unease that runs through the track’s core. […]
‘Heart’s On Fire’- Nick Pappalardo, igniting a groove-driven pulse
There’s a certain kind of confidence required to centre a track around guitar in 2026, and make it feel fresh. And on ‘Heart’s on Fire’, Nick Pappalardo delivers a slick, groove-heavy cut that reimagines what modern guitar-led music can sound like when it refuses to sit still. From the first few seconds, the track locks into […]
‘Another World’- Emily Daccarett, capturing destiny and grief
Some releases feel like fleeting moments, while others feel like entire lifetimes compressed into sound. Emily Daccarett’s ‘Another World’ EP belongs firmly in the latter. Across just two tracks, she crafts a deeply cinematic emotional arc that moves from the electric rush of connection to the quiet, aching aftermath of loss. Opening with ‘Clarity’, the track pulses […]
‘Human Resources’- Miss Configure, industrial pop at its most unsettling and necessary
There’s a point where pop stops being escapism and becomes confrontation, and on ‘Human Resources’, Miss Configure crashes straight through that boundary with terrifying precision. From the outset, the track feels suffocating. The opening section locks into a mechanical grind of distorted low-end pulses and rigid percussion moving with an almost oppressive repetition. It feels […]
