Reviews
‘Blurry Face’- Ari Joshua, John Medeski & Billy Martin Conjure Controlled Chaos on Daring Jam
On his newest outing ‘Blurry Face’, Ari Joshua teams up with two of the most influential figures in groove-driven improvisational music, meeting them on their turf, unfiltered and fully in the moment. Captured live in a single take at Applehead Studios, the track feels like catching lightning mid-bolt. It’s groove-heavy telepathy, spoken in a dialect […]
‘Stream of Consciousness, Vol. 2’- Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars Capture Lightning in a Whiskey Jar on New Album
In a world increasingly obsessed with reinvention, Olav Larsen remains defiantly committed to preservation. ‘Stream of Consciousness, Vol. 2’ is a lived-in journal entry, scrawled in the language of twang, ache, and quiet revelation. Backed by The Alabama Rodeo Stars, Larsen has once again delivered a masterclass in emotionally grounded, no-frills Americana that honours its […]
‘Chelsea Summer Nights (Acoustic)’- Sheri Miller, Channels Soulful Nostalgia on this wistful new offering
There’s a rare kind of intimacy that only the most honest acoustic recordings can capture, that feeling like someone’s whispering a story directly into your ear, one that somehow already feels like part of your own memory. With ‘Chelsea Summer Nights (Acoustic)’, NYC-based singer-songwriter Sheri Miller invites us into one of those moments. It’s stripped-down storytelling at […]
‘Collabs: Live at Garcia’s at The Cap’- Twilight Muse, capturing lightning in a groove
Twilight Muse have never been a band to play it safe, and with their new live album, Collabs: Live at Garcia’s at The Cap, they dive headfirst into the thrilling unpredictability of spontaneous musical communion. What emerges is a bold and blistering showcase of their genre-fusing spirit, anchored by blistering live chemistry and some truly legendary […]
‘Gone Too Soon’- Cris Cap Finds Light in Grief, Groove, and a Cat Nap on new EP
Cris Cap’s latest release ‘Gone Too Soon’ is a three-track emotional arc; a short but striking journey that swings from heartbreak to humour without ever losing its sense of humanity. If the lead single is a candlelit reflection on mortality, the full EP reads like a diary scribbled across a week of complex emotions: sorrow, […]
‘Death Rodeo’- Oliver Jordan, A Beautifully Broken Broadcast From the Edge of Oblivion
If you’ve ever wanted to witness the musical equivalent of a late-night existential crisis, Oliver Jordan’s ‘Death Rodeo’ might just be your new obsession. It acts like a series of transmissions from a parallel universe where heartbreak, madness, and genius hold hands in a burned-out chapel. Jordan, who reportedly does everything himself- from writing and […]
‘In the Beginning’- Rebecca Anderson Lifts Spirits and Souls on Stirring New Track
On her latest single ‘In the Beginning’, LA-based vocalist and songwriter Rebecca Anderson unveils a meditative, soul-drenched release that almost feels like a sacred offering. It’s a radiant glimpse into her evolving artistry, where smooth R&B textures meet the kind of emotional transparency that refuses to be anything but real. Built around sweeping orchestration and […]
‘Scared To Be Lonely’- Mary Simone Reimagines Heartbreak with Striking Vulnerability
Bahamas-born singer Mary Simone delivers a mesmerising interpretation of ‘Scared To Be Lonely’ that trades the original’s electronic pulse for something warmer, rawer, and, arguably more haunting. With her delicately commanding voice at the centre, this version unspools the ache behind the lyrics, laying bare the emotional wreckage of a love that once meant everything. […]
‘Pulse’- Chloe Sofia, a thoughtful, inventive debut that proves pop music can still tell fresh stories
With her new single ‘Pulse’, 15-year-old singer-songwriter Chloe Sofia plants a bold flag in the alt-pop landscape; one that signals not only ambition, but artistry beyond her years. The Milton-based newcomer brings a compelling mix of imagination, vulnerability, and pop savvy to a track that thrives equally on mood and metaphor. Built around a striking […]
