Reviews
‘Despite The Distance’- Hughes Channels Northern Stillness and Parental Longing
From the windswept quiet of Yellowknife, Hughes, led by songwriter Benji Straker, returns with ‘Despite the Distance’, his own reimagined track that captures the fragile ache of watching your children grow up while time races on. It’s the first glimpse into his forthcoming self-titled debut LP, and if this track is any indication, we’re in […]
‘One Summer Gone’- Oaken Lee, A Brief, Bittersweet Glimpse Into Fleeting Love
With his newest outing ‘One Summer Gone’, Oaken Lee delivers a gently aching memory in under two and a half minutes, an audial snapshot that distils the quiet euphoria and inevitable transience of young love. It’s a soft-focus recollection of two people wrapped in their own bubble, with time slipping past unnoticed, only to later […]
‘For Now, Forever’- Liana Warren, A Love Letter to Transience, Memory, and Place
On her new LP ‘For Now, Forever’, Oakland-based singer-songwriter Liana Warren delivers an arresting debut; ten songs that are as incredibly thoughtful as they are transportive, marrying intricate acoustic arrangements with deeply human reflections. Her writing is rooted in specificity and sensitivity, often drawing emotion from the quiet corners of daily life. The record begins […]
‘All I Think About’- Barbara J Hunt Channels Joy, Heart, and Handmade Charm on Uplifting Single
Barbara J Hunt’s latest offering ‘All I Think About’ is a radiant, hand-stitched tapestry of acoustic joy and unfiltered affection, a love letter to life itself. Delivered with the kind of warmth that can’t be faked, the track stands as a glowing highlight from her upcoming album ‘Wake Up As One’, blending folk-pop vibes with […]
‘Distant’- Ava Valianti Finds Strength in Nostalgia with New Single
At just 15 years of age, Ava Valianti continues to carve out a unique space in the indie-pop landscape. With her latest release ‘Distant’, the Massachusetts-based artist offers a snapshot of emotional maturity that belies her age, channelling the quiet ache of fading friendships through a vibrant, sunlit pop lens. Built around bright production and […]
‘God Fearing Man’- Adam Atom Walks a Faithful Line on Bold New EP
With his new EP ‘God Fearing Man’, San Francisco-based artist Adam Atom offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into his spiritual and musical rebirth. It’s a collection that balances raucous Americana swagger with moments of reverence and vulnerability. Built on a foundation of twang-soaked guitars, thumping backbeats, and gospel-tinged organ flourishes, the EP fuses Atom’s wide-ranging […]
‘The Horizon’- Larry Karpenko Unveils a Meditative Sound Collage on Justice, Legacy, and Human Choice
With his newest release ‘The Horizon’, Larry Karpenko offers a time capsule of ideals, woven with intention and layered in symbolism. At once personal and political, the track channels the weight of history and the urgency of the present into a single, immersive experience. Opening with the familiar crackle of vinyl and a dusty turntable […]
‘Zoo Friend’- AUNCE Unveils a Luminous Lament with Her Meditative New Single
In a musical landscape often dominated by formula, AUNCE refuses to conform. With her latest single ‘Zoo Friend’, she delivers a haunting meditation on kinship, disconnection, and the quiet ache of bearing witness. It’s a slow-burning invocation, part lament, part lullaby, that asks us to listen closer to the world around us. Built around hushed […]
‘These Are The Times’- Social Gravy Trade Rock Swagger for Earnest Intimacy
There’s a soft confidence humming beneath Social Gravy’s latest release ‘These Are The Times’, a track that leans away from the band’s riff-heavy roots and into something more tender and more intentional. It’s a surprising shift for the Los Angeles-based duo known for their grittier cuts, but here, Brad Kohn and Vee Bordukov reveal they’re […]
