Reviews
‘WORK’, Todd & Karen, indie-pop wit meets existential groove
After a quiet year away, Todd & Karen reemerge with ‘WORK’, a playful yet pointed slice of indie-pop that turns the monotony of modern labour into something strangely life-affirming. Where most songs about burnout lean heavy on gloom, this one crackles with light. It’s a reminder that humour and melody can be the purest forms of protest. From […]
‘Lazy Morning’- Twaang, a sunlit meditation on stillness and simplicity
There’s something disarmingly pure about Twaang’s new EP ‘Lazy Morning, a collection that feels more like a state of being than anything else. In an age defined by noise and urgency, Twaang delivers a tranquil surrender where time seems to fold in on itself, wrapped in sunlight and the soft hum of contentment. On its opening title-track, the […]
‘Roller Disco’- Courtesy Car, channelling melancholy in motion
There’s a rare beauty in the way Courtesy Car captures modern ennui, that sense of drifting through familiar spaces and finding something quietly profound in the boredom. Their new single ‘Roller Disco’ turns that feeling into something strangely hypnotic, a gentle meditation on repetition, loss, and the odd comfort of going nowhere fast. The track unfolds like […]
‘My Ears Are Attentive’- Glory Company, a radiant return to devotion and discovery
After seven years of quiet reflection, Glory Company step back into the light with ‘My Ears Are Attentive’, a luminous, soul-stirring piece that feels both intimate and infinite. It’s a statement of faith reborn, and a renewal from a duo that’s clearly found strength in stillness. Led by husband-and-wife pair Matthew and Pearl Nagy, the track glides on a […]
‘Ghosts’- Dryadic, turning pain into power on their dazzling folk anthem
Every so often, a song comes along that feels like it’s shaking something loose inside you. That rare kind of track that aches, exhales, and then erupts into something transcendent. ‘Ghosts’, the new single from UK alt-folk powerhouse Dryadic, is exactly that kind of release. It’s haunting, yes, but it’s also gloriously alive. From its first echoing […]
‘Sleepwalker’- Ben Heyworth, a hypnotic reawakening from the heart of Manchester
For Manchester-based artist Ben Heyworth, ‘Sleepwalker’ marks a rebirth for his place on the scene. Emerging from a song first conceived nearly two decades ago, the track feels like the moment an old dream finally comes to life. It’s both nostalgic and forward-looking, echoing the pulse of the city’s electronic legacy while pushing into uncharted emotional terrain. What […]
‘Run With The Wolves’- Rosemary Schultz, a fierce hymn to reclamation and freedom
There’s something almost ancient in the way Rosemary Schultz sings, a kind of timeless ache that feels both defiant and deeply human. Her latest single ‘Run With The Wolves’ is a raw, soul-stirring anthem about rediscovering one’s power after loss, and it might just be her most moving work to date. Recorded with producer Jared […]
‘Flamingo Road’- Blake, confessions from the edge of nostalgia
Blake’s ‘Flamingo Road’ is a quietly ambitious record that finds its power in intimacy, curiosity, and the timeless craft of songwriting. Recorded entirely at home and played almost entirely by Blake himself, it’s a collection that feels lived-in and deeply personal. There’s a certain comfort in its imperfections, offering a reminder that great music doesn’t need a […]
‘Prey’- MAUMAUMAU, desire, danger, and the pulse of the night
With his latest outing ‘Prey’, Mexican indie provocateur MAUMAUMAU delivers his boldest and most unsettling statement yet, offering a fever dream of lust, fear, and introspection that slinks through the shadows of modern nightlife. Following the much-loved anthems ‘Macho Macho’ and ‘Boss Level’, the track trades in the bright flirtation of pop for a dark, pulsing […]
