Reviews
‘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 […]
‘Flat By The Lake’- Rubbish Party’s New Single Is a Love Letter to What Once Was
Every so often, a song comes along that feels like a Polaroid left out in the sun- its edges curling, its image softening, but the emotions it evokes are still intact. ‘Flat By The Lake’, the latest from Warwickshire-based band Rubbish Party, is exactly that, a hazy and bittersweet postcard from a time that refuses […]
‘Crossroads’- Eden Dawn Steps Into the Spotlight With Playful Defiance
With each release, Eden Dawn continues to shape a musical identity rooted in honesty, wit, and a willingness to colour outside the lines. And her latest offering ‘Crossroads’ is no exception. Born in the stillness of lockdown and sharpened through a self-directed dive into production and sound engineering, Eden’s musical trajectory is one of independence […]
‘Breakfast’- Besides Serves Up a Lo-Fi Reverie With New EP
If you’ve ever found yourself staring into a coffee cup while the morning sun slices across a quiet kitchen table, Besides just put that feeling into sound. The Hong Kong-rooted indie outfit return with ‘Breakfast’, a delicately layered dreamscape that feels like a slow-motion exhale. Built around a tapestry of gauzy guitars, softened synth textures, […]
‘ENCHANTMENT’- Proklaim Channels Transcendence on Psychedelic-Laced Single
Genre-blurring artist out of Windhoek, Namibia, Proklaim continues to shape a world all his own with his latest release ‘ENCHANTMENT’. This track feels like a lucid dream, you don’t just hear it, you fall into it. With cosmic textures orbiting around grounded, purposeful lyricism, it’s clear that Proklaim is chasing something far more spiritual. The […]
‘Disengaged b/w Slipping’- Delta of Venus Reimagine Resistance in Spellbinding Debut Video
In an era saturated with formulaic visuals, Mystic, CT’s Delta of Venus emerge with a breath of visionary defiance. Their debut video for the dual single ‘Disengaged b/w Slipping’ is a cinematic manifesto, artfully reworking the myth of Joan of Arc into a contemporary dreamscape of suburban resistance and quiet rebellion. Directed with eerie elegance […]
‘Snake 25’- Rosetta West Ascend with Mythic Ferocity in new single
If you’ve been sleeping on Rosetta West, consider this your divine wake-up call. Their latest release ‘Snake 25’ doesn’t so much arrive as it emerges– coiled in shadows, smouldering with esoteric tension, and then striking with full-force blues-inflected fury. Clocking in at a sprawling six minutes, this track is a slow-burning transformation. It opens with […]
‘Long Rainy Road’- Steven Browley Paints Sorrow in Soft Focus
Some songs arrive not with a bang, but with the quiet hum of tyres on wet asphalt, and Steven Browley’s ‘Long Rainy Road’ is one of those rare, understated gems that doesn’t need to shout to make itself heard. Emerging from Leverkusen, Germany, Browley proves himself a troubadour of the introspective sort, channelling the spirit […]
