Reviews
‘Buttercups’- Ava Valianti, A Stirring Reflection on Love’s Lingering Echoes
At just 15 years old, Ava Valianti continues to prove she’s writing far beyond her years. With her new single ‘Buttercups’, she offers a portrait of young love that is neither idealised nor bitter, but something far more real. This isn’t a breakup anthem or a fairytale ballad. Instead, it’s a soft ache wrapped in […]
‘Milder Diplomacy’- Captain Highside Finds Harmony in Discord on Reflective New EP
Across the arc of his ever-evolving artistry, Captain Highside (the musical moniker of Prashant Raghavendran) has long gravitated toward the emotional undercurrents that shape our shared humanity. With the superb ‘Milder Diplomacy’, he reaches inward and outward simultaneously, crafting a sonically sparse yet emotionally charged body of work that speaks to the fragility of connection […]
‘In The Valley Of The Cherry Trees’- Into the Spellbound Wild, Glass Rumours Cast Shadows with new single
Glass Rumours return with a track that truly lures you in. ‘In The Valley of the Cherry Trees’ walks the line between beauty and unease, an intoxicating blend of vintage rock mystique and dark fairytale energy. This is not your average indie-rock outfit chasing hooks and nostalgia, this is theatre. There’s a cinematic quality to […]
‘Artificial Taste’- Sofi Bonde Exposes the Dark Lure of Love
Sofi Bonde’s ‘Artificial Taste’ sits as the flicker of a candle in a locked room, the moment you realise sweetness can sting just as much as it soothes. With chilling restraint and lyrical clarity, the Stockholm artist peels back the glossy layers of destructive affection, revealing the bruised fruit underneath. From the opening lines, Bonde […]
‘Holding Fast’- DrewJam Drifts Through the Dark, Refusing to Let Go
If you’ve ever stared at the ceiling in the early hours, replaying every flicker of a summer night in your head, DrewJam’s new single ‘Holding Fast’ will feel like a quiet heartfelt admission you didn’t realise you needed. The Hertfordshire songwriter has always traded in late-night vulnerability, but here he steps deeper into the hush, […]
‘Little Brains’- Stephen Webber’s New Single Skewers Climate Apathy with a Wink
Stephen Webber is singing through warnings a smirk, a ukulele, and an unapologetic flair for the absurd. On ‘Little Brains’, the fourth release from his ongoing Ukelately project, the Emmy-winning composer turns a planetary crisis into a sardonic singalong, layering clever absurdity over dire truths. With vocalist Zahara (Annette Philip) adding radiant harmonies and a […]
‘I Call Her Love’- Xifiar Captures the Magic Hour on Dreamy Debut
Xifiar’s debut single ‘I Call Her Love’ feels like a postcard from a perfect day; sun low on the horizon, windows down, and the breeze on your face. The song hums with a soft confidence, balancing airy guitar lines and mellow keys with an effortlessly smooth vocal delivery. Luka Čabo’s production creates a spacious, almost […]
‘Pressure’- Allcapsallan Turns Up the Heat with Gritty, Soul-Baring Single
Long Island’s own Allcapsallan storms back onto the scene with ‘Pressure’, a track that roars from the rooftops. After a two-year stretch of silence since his last album, the artist emerges sharper, hungrier, and ready to carve his own lane through the noise. ‘Pressure’ hits like a gut punch from the very first beat. It’s […]
‘Silent Spike’- Ken Woods & The Old Blue Gang Unearth Forgotten Histories with Ferocious Heart on New Album
Ken Woods & The Old Blue Gang’s debut album ‘Silent Spike’ revisits a forgotten chapter of American history, and digs into its marrow and pulls out ghosts that still echo today. This concept record, dedicated to the “Railroad Chinese” labourers who laid the tracks binding America coast to coast, feels like a living and breathing […]
