Reviews
‘Dream’- MILYAM, drawing us into the shadows
MILYAM has been steadily building a world around mood, restraint and atmosphere, and ‘Dream’ feels like one of her most focused releases within that space. Sitting somewhere between left-field art rap, dark R&B and cinematic alt music, the track works less through obvious impact than through the gradual pull of its textures. The production is […]
‘Skinny Boyfriend’- Ellijai, turning infatuation into a sharp, swaggering rush
Ellijai has been building momentum quickly over the last two years, but ‘Skinny Boyfriend’ feels like the moment her personality really pushes to the front. The Glasgow singer-songwriter leans into a brighter, more mischievous side of her sound here, pairing sharp guitars and driving synths with a chorus built to land immediately. The song’s central […]
‘New Misty Morning’- Awaywhere, finding a sense of wonder
Awaywhere has never been positioned as a conventional music project, and ‘New Misty Morning’ makes that clear almost immediately. Created by visual artist and musician Justin Kleiner, the project exists as part of a wider imaginary universe, but this latest single works just as well on its own terms. It’s a bright, detailed piece of […]
‘How Will I Ever Know’- George Styles, rediscovering old chemistry
Sometimes the most interesting creative turns arrive without much warning. For George Styles, a track that had almost reached the finish line suddenly became something very different when an unexpected message from former bandmate Tommy Street reopened a musical partnership that had been dormant for 25 years. Styles and Street spent years playing together before […]
‘Whispered Dreams’- Suzy Pine, unfolding with patience and grace
There’s a subtle confidence to ‘Whispered Dreams’, the latest single from Rotterdam project Suzy Pine. Built around the creative partnership of Suzanne and Pepijn, the track resists the urge to reveal everything at once, instead allowing its atmosphere to emerge gradually through carefully layered instrumentation and a strong sense of emotional restraint. Originally conceived as […]
‘Isolation’- KaiserKillers, stripping things back with wistful exuberance
Over the years, KaiserKillers have built much of their identity around pace, melody and a certain rough-edged exuberance, but ‘Isolation’ finds the Colchester outfit taking a noticeably different route. Right from the off, the track pares their sound back to its essentials and, in doing so, reveals a more reflective side to the band. At […]
‘How’- Astian, turning post-breakup uncertainty into something effortlessly catchy
After building steady momentum with ‘Low Low’, Swedish artist Astian returns with ‘How’, a track that takes the confusion of heartbreak and reshapes it into something light on its feet without losing the emotion underneath. There’s an appealing simplicity to the song from the outset. Rather than filling every space, Astian and collaborator Rasmus Viberg […]
‘I Am the One’- Noah James Mass, coming out swinging with a smooth, seductive groove
There’s a certain confidence required to make a debut statement feel immediate without overloading it, and Noah James Mass gets that balance right on ‘I Am the One’. Serving as the lead single from his new self-titled album, the track introduces an artist who clearly understands the value of weight, space and restraint within alternative […]
‘Alone’- Sam Ostler, turning heartbreak into a towering pop release
Sam Ostler has always understood the power of a big emotional chorus, but ‘Alone’ feels like one of his most complete statements yet. Built around the ache of missing someone who once occupied a central place in your life, the track begins from a point of vulnerability before steadily opening into something far more expansive. […]
