Reviews
‘Firebird’- Common Saints, Reigniting With Fiery New Single
There’s a slow-burning alchemy happening in the world of Common Saints. With ‘Firebird’, Charlie J Perry reemerges from the warm afterglow of his debut album ‘Cinema 3000’ with a song that’s both rich and politically sharp, delivering a cocktail of silky grooves, smoky guitar lines, and a lyrical backbone that bites harder the longer you […]
‘Heavenly In Black’- KaiserKillers, Sparking Vintage Chaos with New Single
Like a forgotten cassette dug out of your dad’s glovebox, KaiserKillers’ latest offering ‘Heavenly In Black’ crackles with that glorious intersection where punk attitude meets melodic warmth. This isn’t the kind of band that tries to reinvent the wheel, they just make it spin a little faster, a little weirder, and with a lot more […]
‘Low Standards’- Charlotte Grayson & The Shame Areas Hit a Sweet Spot with Wry Reflection
On her latest outing ‘Low Standards’, Charlotte Grayson follows on the heels of the brilliantly candid ‘Get Outta My Yard’. This new track leans into its own contradictions, pairing self-aware lyrics with a breezy arrangement that tiptoes between country charm and indie-pop sparkle. Grayson’s songwriting has always been marked by its conversational tone and wit, […]
‘That Was That / The Crowd’- Flo Crowe & The Dilemmas Make a Daring First Impression With Double A-Side Release
Cornwall’s rising collective Flo Crowe & The Dilemmas have stepped into the spotlight with their debut double A-side single, and let’s just say, it doesn’t tiptoe. With a heady blend of close-knit vocal layering, lush electronic undercurrents, and raw, youthful urgency, ‘That Was That / The Crowd’ feels like the beginning of something electric. Led […]
‘Dios A Ella’- Inez Leon Offers Divine Reckoning on Stirring New Single
Following the spectral ache of ‘Tan Lejos’, Inez Leon returns with ‘Dios A Ella’, the second glimpse into her forthcoming ‘Del Alhelí’ EP, and this time, she delivers something even more unflinching. If ‘Tan Lejos’ was a whispered confession, ‘Dios A Ella’ is a reckoning delivered from the heavens. It’s bold, poetic, and devastating in […]
‘The Way I Feel’- Col Gerrard Leans Into Vulnerability on Soul-Stirring New Single
Col Gerrard continues to etch his place in the world of intimate, emotionally intelligent songwriting with his latest release ‘The Way I Feel’. Following the buzz from previous tracks like ‘Come On Over’, Gerrard trades grandeur for something more a more honest, unfiltered, bare-bones sincerity. Built around a warm, slow-burning arrangement that never rushes to […]
‘The Optimist’- Flavor Wave, Tapping Into Earnest Reflection
On their new single ‘The Optimist’, Flavor Wave invite us into a softer, more contemplative corner of their sound, one that trades brash hooks for thoughtful restraint, while still packing an emotional punch. Built around an evocative guitar motif crafted by Matthew Stretch, ‘The Optimist’ finds its emotional gravity in the push-and-pull between dual vocalists. […]
‘Particles’- Evelí Ray, a Celestial Invocation Wrapped in Sonic Alchemy
With her latest single ‘Particles’, Barcelona’s Evelí Ray opens a portal. Drawing from the ancient mysticism of Rumi and channelling the deep soul of Nordic folk, this track is a stirring meditation on existence, spun through the lens of electro-acoustic art-pop. Evelí’s vocal delivery is as fragile as it is commanding, weaving through ambient textures […]
‘Be Someone’- Dozenz Ignite a New Era With A Daring Sonic Resurrection
Two decades after shaking the foundations of the UAE’s underground rock movement, Saleh Hamed (Sol Farah) and Ahmed Jamali return as Dozenz, wielding a revitalised sound. Their debut full-length as this reimagined duo, ‘Be Someone’, plays like a declaration; unapologetic, ambitious, and carved from years of evolution, perseverance, and creative defiance. From their early days […]
