Reviews
‘The Score’ – V of 40M: A Vibe That Glides And A Flow To Show An Impressive New Jam
Hailing from Pitt County, North Carolina, V of 40M teams up with Hippie G and 40M Tye for his fourth release since first hitting the scene in 2022. ‘The Score’ represents a welcome return and builds upon the marker laid down with both ‘Pwr’ and ‘Way Back (Warning).’ ‘The Score,’ is arguably the best output […]
‘All Hands On Deck’ – Miles East: A Captivating And Mesmeric Return With New Single
‘All Hands on Deck’ is the third single from ‘Between Lightning and Thunder’ by Miles East and is instantly compelling and engaging. Not only due to its stark foreboding imagery, but its many underlying supporting musical nuances that prop-up the metaphor to deliver a stirring tour de force; a melodic and infectious pop-rock classic. But […]
Introducing ‘I Bought A New Pedal’: Cormac Liotta’s EP Delivers Power-Packed Punch in Under Three Minutes!
So, I stumbled upon this little gem the other day: an EP, 3 songs, all under 3 minutes long. And no, not each song, but the whole EP under 3 minutes long. Intrigued, I took a quick peek at the press release… “Los Angeles based musician and producer Cormac Liotta bought a new pedal down […]
Introducing Asgard Raven: Britpop Revivalist Releases ‘For Us All’
Hailing from Andover, UK, Asgard Raven brings a refreshing blend of nostalgic Britpop vibes and heartfelt lyricism in his latest release, ‘For Us All.’ Asgard’s musical journey traces back to his military days in Cyprus, where he first picked up the guitar. Influenced by the likes of Oasis, his disdain for mainstream pop fuelled his […]
Wise John Featuring Leo. : ‘Standing In Sunlight’ Is A Catchy Indie Pop Gem
After ‘A Wonderful World,’ a critically acclaimed album, USA-based singer-songwriter Wise John has released a new song featuring the Portuguese singer-songwriter leo. on vocals. leo. and John met on TikTok and haven’t even met in real life. Still, they managed to produce a wonderful gem together: ‘standing in sunlight‘. Inspired by the likes of Belle […]
‘S. B. Butler’ – Ellery Twining: An Avant-Garde Ode To Gen-X Childhood
Spoken word music is a problematic genre to critique for someone obsessed with melody and form. You’re caught between the dichotomy of compartmentalisation and craft; looking for the what, where and why and the interactions betwixt them. If the underlying music supports the thematic approach of the narrative a fuller picture can be gained and […]
‘Long Ride’ – GS Flipp: Hip-Hop’s Emerging Talent Shows Promise On First Single
Born in Newark New Jersey, via Atlanta before settling in Hollywood, GS Flipp arrives with his debut single, ‘Long Ride’. It’s a short, compact and melodic insight into what to expect on future release. GS sees himself as the voice of the traumatised, the down-trodden, the deluded lovers et a la; admirable sentiments indeed, but it’s […]
‘Polymer’ – Fake Figure: There’s Nothing Plastic About This HUGE Slab Of Metal
Orange County’s Fake Figures released their first music since 2019s ‘We Are The Dead’, in August of 2023. ‘Miasmatic’, represented a seismic shift, in both attitude and craft. It was a blitzkrieg, driving, monolith of pounding beats, electrifying riffs and above all else featured the debut of Steve Ludwig on vocals. This, in my opinion, has […]
German Fun Rock: ‘Endless No’ by Fake Plastic
Germany has turned out numerous standout bands that fuse indie rock with punk and pop, such as The Ärzte, Die Toten Hosen, Wizo, and JBO. What sets them apart is their ability to have fun, delivering upbeat tracks that bring joy without taking themselves too seriously. Fake Plastic embodies this same vibe, making them a […]
