Reviews
‘Easy To Love (Live)- Stephen Mugford, radiating heartfelt intimacy
Stephen Mugford strips away the studio polish and dives headfirst into the raw emotional currents of his debut album with the live version of ‘Easy to Love’. Recorded as part of his upcoming fall EP of live renditions, the track reveals the intimate layers behind his songwriting, allowing us to hear the vulnerability and warmth that […]
‘The Boy Who Went Delulu And Other Stories’- Giant Killers, duo reimagine romance with new EP
Giant Killers return with a confident flourish on ‘The Boy Who Went Delulu and Other Stories’, a four-track EP that feels like a masterclass in mature pop storytelling. Jamie Wortley and Michael Brown bring decades of experience to bear, crafting songs that are at once playful and incisive, blending melodic sophistication with an acute sense of […]
‘Silverfish’- Gerr Walsh, casting an intimate and dreamy spell
Dublin’s Gerr Walsh returns with ‘Silverfish’, a contemplative and immersive single that drifts effortlessly between intimacy and grandeur. From the first notes, the song establishes a shimmering atmosphere, anchored by Max Greenwood’s delicate piano motifs and Keith Duffy’s subtle, resonant bass. Adam Marcello’s understated drumming provides a gentle propulsion, allowing the track to feel spacious […]
‘Capricorn Baby- Kristen Castro’s new album is an Immersive Journey Through Growth and Self-Discovery
Kristen Castro is back with her first full-length release ‘Capricorn Baby’. From the opening strains of ‘Amsterdam’, it’s immediately apparent that this is music made on her own terms: where every note, every layer, every beat feels deliberately placed, reflecting an artist fully in command of her sound. Castro’s dual role as songwriter and producer […]
‘Locker’- Georgie Najar Captures the Bittersweet Pulse of Youth
If there’s a raw glimpse into the teenage experience in New York City, Georgie Najar’s ‘Locker’ might have just captured it. At 18, she’s already crafting songs that feel decades beyond her years, sharing an uncanny ability to make nostalgia feel personal, confronting, and a little bit dangerous. ‘Locker’ is a song about memory; a […]
‘Last Name’- Cali Tucker Turns Fairy Tale Fantasy into Empowered Storytelling
Cali Tucker takes the familiar storybook charm of Cinderella and flips it into an anthem of independence with her latest single ‘Last Name’. Tucker’s vocals are spirited and grounded, carrying a sense of determination that complements the song’s storytelling without ever feeling contrived. This release bridges whimsy and grit; while the accompanying music video radiate […]
‘Clean My Room’- Ava Valianti Unpacks Teenage Turmoil with Quiet Brilliance
Sixteen-year-old Ava Valianti continues to carve out her own space in the indie-pop world with ‘Clean My Room’, a single that feels like a whispered confession from behind closed doors. Ava perfectly describes self-doubt and the pressure to maintain appearances, all while she immerses us in the sensory reality of a young life in flux. […]
‘3’- Sharktank, A Hypnotic Odyssey Through Sound and Emotion
With their latest album ‘3’, Vienna’s Sharktank solidify their reputation as fearless sonic explorers, crafting an album that defies easy categorisation while remaining unmistakably their own. Across ten tracks, Katrin Paucz, Mile Lechner, and Marco Kleebauer blend ethereal synth-pop textures, razor-sharp rap interludes, and experimental sampling into a cohesive narrative that feels simultaneously personal and cinematic. […]
‘America’- Lila Tristram, carves a Poetic and Haunting Indie-Rock Landscape
With her newest collection ‘America’, Lila Tristram emerges from two years of introspective creation to deliver a record that is as vast in ambition as it is intimate in execution. The album is a ten-track exploration of love, longing, and life’s fragility, weaving her folk roots into sprawling, sometimes dissonant indie-rock arrangements. From the first notes […]
