Reviews
‘Two Wrongs’- Jamie Alimorad Roars Back With Grit and Guts
Jamie Alimorad has always had a knack for crafting sleek pop melodies, but on ‘Two Wrongs’, he trades polish for punch, and the result is a welcome jolt to the system. Clocking in as one of the most driving releases in his catalogue to date, this track finds the LA-based artist digging deep into his […]
‘Unarmed and Naked’- Ana April, a Sonic Meditation on Surrender and Selfhood
Ana April has stepped forward with her latest single ‘Unarmed and Naked’. There’s a tactile quality to the piece, likely born from its origin story: percussion sounds first tapped out on clay and metal, an exploration that eventually bloomed into an arrangement of breathy electronics, subterranean grooves, and gently unfolding melodies. Here, April leans into […]
‘This Is Only A Test’- Crooked Cranes Deliver Basement-Born Rock That Doesn’t Pretend to Behave
There’s a certain charm that can only be baked into music made with zero expectations, zero pretense, and a few too many empty bottles rolling across the floor. On ‘This is Only a Test’, North Carolina’s Crooked Cranes turn that energy into a rough-and-tumble debut that feels like a half-forgotten house party with your closest […]
‘The Song I Scream in the Shower’- Ettie’s New single Is a Pop Punk Exorcism You’ll Want on Repeat
There’s a certain kind of therapy that happens under a hot stream of water; when the steam rises, the filter drops, and the past five years of unresolved drama come flooding back. With her latest single ‘The Song I Scream in the Shower’, ettie distils that universal meltdown moment into a riotous, confessional pop-punk anthem […]
‘Someday’- Lina Fouro’s new single Is a Gentle ode to Unbreakable Love
Toronto artist Lina Fouro reaches deep into the well of memory on ‘Someday’, a stirring ballad that hums with strength and quiet hope. The track stands as both a personal elegy and a universal meditation, an outstretched hand to anyone still walking through the fog of loss. From the first notes, there’s a softness that […]
‘Say It’- Reya Riu’s debut Is a Soft-Spoken Storm of Regret and Resonance
Reya Riu makes her entrance with a hush rather than a roar, and it’s all the more gripping for it. ‘Say It’ blooms like a secret you’ve carried too long and can’t quite let go of. There’s a haunting stillness to this track. Layered in soft textures and cinematic restraint, ‘Say It’ drifts through a […]
‘Love On Fire’- Laughing Cats Turn Up the Heat with Dazzling Electro-Pop Jam
With their latest release ‘Love On Fire’, Laughing Cats step squarely into the centre of the dancefloor and set it ablaze. The duo have crafted a track that’s equal parts pulse-pounding and theatrically playful, the kind of song that fully commits to its excess. From the first beat, ‘Love On Fire’ sizzles with neon-soaked energy. […]
‘There’s No Time For Presents’- The Burbs Deliver a Bittersweet Gut-Punch with Spirited New Single
If The Burbs have proven anything so far, it’s that they know how to slip emotional depth into a track that still begs to be shouted from car windows. On their latest single ‘There’s No Time For Presents’, the Bells Beach trio once again flex their knack for crafting a song that’s as infectious as […]
‘Vengeance’- Evan Zorn Von Berg’s Lo-Fi solo outing channelling Past-Life Hauntings
Evan Zorn Von Berg conjures songs from somewhere deep, jagged, and otherworldly. With ‘Vengeance’, the lead offering from his solo debut ‘Der Geist Kehrte Zurück’, Von Berg strips away the collaborative skin of his band Rubbish Party and leans fully into a sound and identity that feels utterly unique and dangerously current. There’s something slightly […]
