If most debut albums aim to define an artist, ‘Camera Obscura’ does the opposite. It resists definition at every turn, choosing instead to explore the spaces between genres, moods, and ideas. Vincent Roose, the brains behind Scopitone, approaches this project with a sense of curiosity that’s evident from the outset. The albumContinue Reading
There are some albums feel like places you can step directly into. And with ‘Every Drunk’s Gotta Story’, Cork singer-songwriter Eoin Shannon creates a smoky late-night world where broken hearts, quiet confessions, and hard-earned wisdom linger long after midnight. Throughout the release, each track introduces a new character navigating love, regret, temptation, orContinue Reading
There is a rare intimacy that only a solo piano album can achieve, that feeling of sitting quietly beside the artist as thoughts and emotions unfold through sound alone. With her debut record ‘ICHI’, composer and pianist Ryoka Hagiwara delivers exactly that kind of deeply personal listening experience, transforming the pianoContinue Reading
Every so often a debut arrives that reminds you exactly why raw guitar music still matters. Minneapolis trio The Del-Viles deliver that reminder with ‘It’s Just a Kiss-Off’, a fast-moving collection of punchy, high-energy rock songs designed for packed rooms, bright lights, and dance floors that refuse to stay still. The band clearlyContinue Reading
The opening stretch of ‘The World Inside’ introduces us to a band unafraid of complexity. Instead of chasing instant hooks, The Iddy Biddies create atmosphere first by allowing the songs breathe and building slowly, while subtle harmonic shifts hint that something deeper is unfolding. Throughout the album, Gene Wallenstein writes like aContinue Reading
There’s a certain bravery in titling your first full-length ‘Temperament’. It suggests a certain level self-examination, friction, and volatility that doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable terrain. UK producer Chris Ami leans fully into that promise as he unveils a nine-track collection that feels as reflective as it is immersive. The albumContinue Reading
There’s nothing cautious about ‘Auntie’. From its opening surge, Midnite Radio make it clear they’re not here to dip a toe into the water; they’re diving in headfirst, amps blazing and hearts wide open. This debut EP feels like a full-bodied declaration: this is who we are, and this is howContinue Reading
With his newest outing ‘Pole Position’, Mick J Clark delivers a record that reflects decades of steady songwriting and a clear understanding of his audience. The album arrives at a significant moment in his career, following new agreements with Warner Chappell Music in Australia and Wrokdown Records in the UK; partnershipsContinue Reading
Some albums feel written in bedrooms, while others feel written in transit. ‘Muffled Ears, the World Sounds Bad Quality’ feels written in fluorescent light, with soil-stained gloves, amongst the clink of pint glasses, and in the dull glow of a computer monitor long after 5pm. Across its runtime, Reading-based project Sightseeing CrewContinue Reading
There’s always been something elemental about PSTMRD’s music. And with his new album ‘Lanzarote’, the Italian producer deepens his fascination with atmosphere and architecture, shaping a record that feels both geological and intimate. The first glimpse comes in the form of ‘Fullmoon’, a track that glows with quiet intensity. It opensContinue Reading