Reviews
‘Love & Desire’- James Harries, delivering folk whimsy in motion
Prague’s James Harries’ ‘Love & Desire’ is warm, unhurried, and sprinkled with unexpected surprises. Recorded in just three days, the album captures the spontaneity of living, a sense that these songs were stumbled upon rather than meticulously crafted. Every note, every vocal inflection, feels discovered, as if he has simply opened a door and the […]
‘Paid Holiday’- don’t get lemon, sharing suburban dreams in shimmering synths
Texas synth-pop trio don’t get lemon return with ‘Paid Holiday’, a single that crystallises the tension between longing and restraint, transforming the quiet discontent of suburban life into something glossy, emotive, and deeply resonant. From the very first pulse of glistening synths, the track invites us into a world that feels familiar and just out of […]
‘Nana And The Gator’- Liz Nash, crafting a swampland epic with new single
Liz Nash emerges from the verdant outskirts of Mount Dora with a storytelling prowess that feels both intimate and expansive in her latest single ‘Nana and the Gator’. The track is a masterclass in narrative songwriting, weaving vivid imagery of Florida’s swamplands with nuanced character work, centring on the formidable “Nana” and her confrontation with […]
‘Natur’- Eve Goodman & SERA, a reverant ode to Welsh landscapes and feminine cycles
North Wales’ own Eve Goodman and SERA (Sarah Louise Sarnacki Owen) return with their long-awaited collaborative debut album ‘Natur’, a record that sounds like a living, breathing folk ritual. Following a flurry of impactful offerings in recent months, the project is a deeply personal exploration of the entwined cycles of nature and womanhood, sung in […]
‘This Is What Love Can Feel Like’- Scott Walker, capturing a heartfelt narrative
Wichita Falls singer-songwriter Scott Walker delivers an emotionally resonant statement with his latest single ‘This Is What Love Can Feel Like’. Crafted entirely in his home studio, this self-produced release showcases a meticulous blend of acoustic and pop sensibilities, with an earnestness that pierces through every arrangement. The track is an intimate exploration of love’s […]
‘Vertical Life’- Astral Bakers, channelling hazy grit and collective resonance
Parisian quartet Astral Bakers return with ‘Vertical Life’, a sophomore effort that feels more like a statement of intent. Where their debut LP ‘The Whole Story’ flirted with the ethereal textures of soft-grunge and atmospheric folk, this new album moves confidently into a space of collaborative clarity, a shared musical consciousness that elevates the band beyond individual contributions. […]
‘Twilight & Resonance’- Blackout Transmission, a journey through space and stillness
Blackout Transmission’s ‘Twilight & Resonance’ is a mesmerising study in atmosphere and emotional breadth, a record that moves as much as it envelops. Emerging from the vastness of New Mexico’s high desert, the band have crafted an album where space is as important as sound, and where each note seems carefully placed to evoke the slow burn […]
Futurecop!: Channelling joy and vibrancy with a synth-pop lens
For over a decade, Manchester-born producer Manzur Iqbal, better known as Futurecop!, has been crafting worlds that feel both familiar and fantastical. With roots in retro pop culture and a penchant for synth-driven storytelling, his music has long served as a transportive portal into neon-soaked dreamlands. Now, after a brief hiatus, he returns with ‘Wind, Town & […]
‘Clock Keeps Tickin’- Patti Zlaket, returning with poise and brilliance
Patti Zlaket’s new single ‘Clock Keeps Tickin’ marks a triumphant return for an artist whose career has spanned decades of live performance, commercial work, and now a rejuvenated recording chapter. Emerging from a period of reflection and catalogue reissues, Zlaket reasserts herself with a track that balances emotional depth, melodic sophistication, and an unmistakable sense […]
