Reviews
‘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 […]
‘Breathe For Her’- Mercy Kelly, igniting with anthemic depth
Mercy Kelly’s latest single ‘Breathe For Her’ cements the Greater Manchester outfit’s status as a rising force in UK indie-rock. Frontman Jack Marland and lead guitarist Adam Bridge lead the five-piece through a compelling journey that marries sweeping, stadium-ready melodies with introspective lyrical weight. The track showcases a band confident in their identity, unafraid to […]
‘Reviver’- Moira Chicilo, a poignant ode to Canada’s fading towns
Canadian indie folk artist Moira Chicilo returns with ‘Reviver’, a deeply reflective that captures the quiet heartbreak of communities slowly slipping into memory. Drawing from her own summers spent traversing the backroads of the Prairies, Chicilo transforms fleeting roadside impressions into a narrative that is as intimate as it is elegiac. From the first delicate strum […]
‘When It’s Not Said, But Done’- Big O, a wondrous journey into action
London producer and multi-instrumentalist Big O steps confidently into a new creative era with his latest album ‘When It’s Not Said, But Done’, a collection that bridges Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B with deft experimental flair. Recorded entirely in his home studio, the project exemplifies a philosophy of action over proclamation, an ethos that permeates each […]
‘Arise And Shine’- Juliet Dawn, a radiant call to hope and renewal
Juliet Dawn’s latest single ‘Arise and Shine’ is a luminous testament to the power of music as both inspiration and worship. Recorded in the musical heart of Nashville, the track marries heartfelt songwriting with soaring melodies, creating a soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive. From the very first note, Dawn’s voice carries a warmth […]
‘Looking Through The Lens’- CAR287, delivering a new voice in rock storytelling
With their new release ‘Looking Through the Lens’, Winnipeg quartet CAR287 show us that Canadian rock is alive, vital, and deeply personal. Emerging from the city’s cover-band scene, the group have spent the last few years refining their own voice, and their debut album proves they have both the musical chops and narrative heart to stand […]
‘The Sun Is A Star’- Bright Shining Lights, A cinematic voyage through sound and space
After nearly five years in gestation, Bright Shining Lights return with ‘The Sun Is A Star’, a sixteen-track odyssey that proves that members Art C Gusmano and Rob Maru are unafraid to dream big. The New Jersey duo, veterans of the ‘90s local scene through their band Wellcurbs, have crafted an album that straddles the line […]
