Reviews
‘Over’- Orit Shimoni, acknowledging humanity’s contractions
‘Over’ is built from very little, but it carries a considerable amount. With acoustic guitar, a restrained vocal and little decorative production, Orit Shimoni creates a song that relies almost entirely on observation, phrasing and the emotional weight of repetition. Written in response to the pandemic era, the track reflects the strange coexistence of division […]
‘The Thrift Store Spaceship’- Todd & Karen, embarking on a dreamlike cosmic voyage
Most modern singles are built to reach their destination quickly. But ‘The Thrift Store Spaceship’ takes the opposite route. On their eleventh release, Norwegian-Irish/Swiss duo Todd & Karen allow atmosphere, texture and gradual movement to lead the way, creating a largely instrumental piece that feels like a handmade vehicle drifting into unfamiliar territory. The title […]
‘Parlin Papito’- Karlo Bromsen, building a delightfully strange new world
For his first solo single ‘Parlo Papitro’, Berlin-based songwriter Karlo Bromsen takes a tiny hand-drawn character created by his son Willi and turns him into the centre of a bright, eccentric indie-pop universe. It’s an endearing starting point, but the song works because the artist develops the idea beyond simple novelty, combining family creativity, electronic […]
‘Rising Tide’- Charlie Winton, facing the pull of time
Time is rarely dramatic while it’s passing. It moves through ordinary mornings, familiar roads and conversations that seem unimportant until years later. And on his new single ‘Rising Tide’, Charlie Winton considers that accumulation with the perspective of someone who has lived long enough to recognise both its cost and its possibilities. Built around a […]
‘Yemaya (We All Come from the Goddess)’- Cale Anderson, transforming worship into strange, intimate folktronica
Devotional music is often associated with ceremony, restraint and an established set of traditions. But ‘Yemaya’ takes a far less orderly route. Created by Victoria-based singer-songwriter and producer Cale Anderson, the album approaches worship through electronic rhythm, vulnerable vocals, guitar, fragmented poetry and moments of deliberate awkwardness, building a spiritual record that feels intensely private rather than […]
‘Trib’- the one named Jasmine, turning queer desire into an R&B triumph
There’s no hesitation in ‘Trib’. From its opening moments, the one named Jasmine steps fully into desire, creating a rich, slow-burning R&B single that feels confident, intimate and gloriously self-possessed. It’s the sound of an artist refusing to reduce queer love to implication, instead giving pleasure, vulnerability and emotional connection the space they deserve. Built […]
‘Trauma’- Ravens Beats. turning personal grief into a stark call for understanding
Some debut singles are intended as introductions, while others arrive carrying years of experience that can no longer remain unspoken. And on her initial offering ‘Trauma’, Stevenage artist Ravens Beats enters the conversation with a deeply personal piece shaped by bereavement, survival and frustration at the barriers surrounding mental-health support. The track was created with vocalist Viii Dorsey, whom […]
‘Change’- Lee Miller Matsos, finding the courage to stand still
Transformation is often presented as a dramatic break, a new beginning or a decisive leap into a better life. But on his new single ‘Change’, Lee Miller Matsos approaches it from a more difficult angle. His latest offering suggests that progress may begin simply with the willingness to look directly at the person you have already […]
‘Mystic Highway Road Trip’- DownTown Mystic, keeping the American rock ‘n’ roll tradition moving
There’s a fitting sense of momentum behind ‘Mystic Highway Road Trip’. Following a productive run of releases across 2025 and 2026, DownTown Mystic returns with a six-song EP that continues Robert Allen’s long-standing interest in direct songwriting, vintage recording methods and the enduring appeal of guitar-led American rock. The release also arrives with an unusual origin […]
