Independent Music Reviews
Photo by Taylor Deas Avery Friedman – Photo Booth alternative / indie rock Melodic-first songwriting and deceptively gentle performances are carefully balanced with sharp jabs of sonic oddities on “Photo…
Photo by Gervelemae SELL EVERYTHING -Something New jazz-rock fusion Are bands that stylize their name in all caps being purposefully obnoxious? Most definitely yes, and I personally and generally am…
There’s a wonderful convergence of natural and electronic elements at play across Triptyque, a fittingly titled three-track EP from Zurich-based musicians Théophile Blanchon and Merlin Breij. The trumpet’s voice may…
Photo by Barthelemy de Mazenod Rosier – n’as-tu jamais vu d’oiseaux? alternative Montréalers Rosier grapple with all the feels on their recent single “n’as-tu jamais vu d’oiseaux?” Forget that the…
Conchis by Marko Rantanen Five years in the making, Finnish artist Conchis unveils her debut album Chapters, a raw and emotive exploration of human psychology. Created while grappling with Chronic…
The Alchemy of Classtronaut: Turning Hardship into Synthpop Magic Classtronaut are a rising synthpop outfit hailing from Boise, Idaho. Their debut singles, “Chemical Reaction” and “Gee Whiz,” showcase a shimmering…
Photo by szm 4 missing scenes – dream or memory? ambient “dream or memory?” is an enticing new single from ambient producer missing scenes, the moniker of Portland, Orgeon-based artist…
Despite all our scientific advancements, dreams remain one of our greatest mysteries. Some say dreams help us process emotions or file away memories, while others claim they’re just neural sparks…
Photo by szm 4 Córdoba/Ciurkot – Luminiferous Aether experimental Danish duo Ignacio Córdoba and Agata Ciurkot, who operate under the name Córdoba/Ciurkot, showcase their exploratory spirit on “Luminiferous Aether” the…
The salvific properties of music are on display across Carillon Reverie, an ambient concept album by Italian musician Mauro Corbia, AKA 4partment. Now based in Berlin, Germany, Corbia presents a…