Reviews
‘REPETITIVE STRAIN’- Chas Leman, a beat-driven rebellion for the overworked soul
Chas Leman has never struck us as an artist content to sit still. And with his new EP ‘REPETITIVE STRAIN’, he detonates that expectation. Where his previous work leaned into classic British songwriting traditions, this four-track release dives headfirst into rhythm programming and dancefloor tension. The result is a razor-sharp, loop-fuelled meditation on modern work culture […]
‘Toy’- Erudition, a brooding alt-rock pulse
Every so often, a single arrives that feels like an artist kicking open a brand-new door, and ‘Toy’ is exactly that moment for Erudition. Darker, bolder, and far more rhythm-driven than anything he’s hinted at before, this track pulses with intent. It’s the sound of someone rediscovering their creative fire and turning the voltage all […]
‘I Can’t Sleep’- Lol Bailey, turning insomnia into intimacy
There’s a particular kind of silence that only exists in the early hours; when the world has powered down but your mind absolutely hasn’t. And on his newest outing ‘I Can’t Sleep’, Sheffield songwriter Lol Bailey captures that fragile, flickering space with startling clarity. Built on gently picked acoustics and a vocal performance that feels almost […]
‘Derby Hill’- Derby Hill, finding grace in the everyday
There’s something bracingly human about Derby Hill’s self-titled debut EP. It plants its boots firmly on cracked concrete and lets the stories do the heavy lifting. Across this collection, the Detroit-born songwriter sketches portraits of working-class streets, kitchen-table reckonings, and late-night awakenings that feel truly lived-in. These songs move through the terrain of kinship, heartbreak, […]
‘SUNBURN’- Leonie Sherif, glowing in the quiet strength of survival
With her eagerly-awaited new single ‘SUNBURN’, Dagenham’s Leonie Sherif invites us into a space that feels tactile and lived-in; skin still warm, air still heavy, the moment after impact when silence says more than any scream could. Where her previous chapters channelled confrontation, this new offering lingers in what follows. It’s about the hours and days […]
‘Grounding’- Displaced Stranger, finding his footing on debut album
There’s something quietly compelling about a first record made without fanfare, without a band, and without years of industry polish behind it. ‘Grounding’, the debut full-length from Lynden’s Displaced Stranger, feels like a personal reckoning set to tape, delivering something intimate, unguarded, and unexpectedly assured. The project is the work of Don Sullivan, who takes on […]
‘Satisfy Your Mind’- Clay Brown & The Trouble Round Town, cutting through the noise
In an era where endless scrolling can feel like a full-time occupation, Clay Brown & the Trouble Round Town arrive with a track that feels like a deep, steadying breath. ‘Satisfy Your Mind’ steps back from the glare of the screen and invites you to do the same. Built on a smoky, groove-laden foundation, the song rolls […]
‘Cocktail Hour’- Ravenistic, raising a glass to love, chaos, and big hooks
There’s something undeniably electric about an artist who knows exactly where their heart beats loudest. And on ‘Cocktail Hour’, Australia’s Ravenistic throws open the doors, cranks the amps, and lets the feelings spill out in glorious technicolour. This four-track burst feels like stepping into a neon-lit time capsule where guitars shimmer, synths glow, and every chorus […]
‘Help Me Find A Reason’- OGGY, a defiant, heart-led pop-rock surge
There’s a particular kind of song that lifts your mood, steadies it, and dares you to stand taller. And with ‘Help Me Find a Reason’, OGGY delivers exactly that: a soaring, guitar-charged declaration of perseverance that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Released earlier this year, the track signals a pivotal chapter for the […]
