Reviews
‘Great Pretender’- Fore Fader, a luminous journey between shadow and revelation
Los Angeles duo Fore Fader (Stephanie Carlin and Carey Clayton) arrive with their eagerly-awaited debut album ‘Great Pretender’, a work that feels both expansive and intimate that unveils a meditation set against the stark deserts and verdant forests of California. From the opening notes of ‘Let The Light In’, the album unfolds like a ritualistic walk […]
‘My Only Fear Remains Unseen’- Letters From A Dead Man, a haunting journey through memory and melancholy
With their latest album ‘My Only Fear Remains Unseen’, Hugo Piquer Branco and Ricardo Filipe Bóia return under the evocative moniker Letters From a Dead Man, crafting an album that feels like a life fully, and often painfully, felt. Following years of conceptual exploration, the duo now offer a collection that is both cinematic and confessional, […]
‘Softly Spoken’- Jodie Langford, turning chaos into catharsis
In her eagerly-awaited debut album ‘Softly Spoken’, Hull’s Jodie Langford does what few artists dare: she weaponises vulnerability into sound. Teaming up once again with her sonic partner Endoflevelbaddie, she crafts an LP that refuses to whisper, despite its title. The result is a brash, pulsating body of work that swings between post-punk rebellion and club-floor […]
‘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 […]
