The most revealing element of Scott Holiday’s new single may be its rhythm. “Veridream” carries a substantial guitar presence, as expected from the Rival Sons co-founder, but the song’s real direction comes from the way Michael Miley’s drums shift beneath the arrangement. Miley originally recorded improvised performances at his homeContinue Reading
Los Angeles-based metal project Grihastha delivers ‘MACHiNE’, continuing to expand a sound that combines heavy guitar music with industrial production and philosophical themes. Created by Grammy-nominated producer and multi-instrumentalist Nikhil Suresh, the project emerged during the pandemic and has steadily developed into an outlet for exploring questions around identity, consciousness and human behaviour throughContinue Reading
Rodrigo y Gabriela are preparing for a busy eighteen months after announcing a major international tour in support of their forthcoming album OurHome. The celebrated guitar duo recently shared the album’s title track, an understated instrumental that introduces the themes of reflection and personal grounding that run throughout the record. TheirContinue Reading
West End performer and classical crossover artist Shimi Goodman marks his return with ‘Adagio’. The London-based singer, originally from Tel Aviv, brings together orchestral grandeur and contemporary production on a recording that blends soaring tenor vocals with rich arrangements and subtle electronic textures. Featuring performances from members of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, the trackContinue Reading
New Zealand singer-songwriter Gina Malcom returns with ‘Traps’, the latest single to emerge from her debut album First Rodeo, bringing a sharper edge to her blend of alt-country and Americana influences. Carried by wiry guitar work, shadowy atmospherics and a vocal performance that balances vulnerability with resolve, the track examines the distractions and expectationsContinue Reading
After a ten-month silence, enigmatic producer and composer DREAMPROPHET reemerges with ‘The Wanderer’, a sprawling electronic piece that explores identity, uncertainty and the uneasy process of self-examination. Blending operatic vocal passages with cinematic string arrangements, mechanical rhythms and fragmented spoken-word elements, the London artist constructs a sound world that feels equally ancient andContinue Reading
South Coast rock outfit The Fever Dreams return with ‘Hairclip Things’, a swaggering new release that mixes sharp humour with the energy of classic guitar music. What began life as a loose blues-inspired idea quickly evolved into a playful take on post-breakup frustration, with the song eventually inheriting its unusual title from anContinue Reading
London-based indie-folk songwriter Matz Patrick has shared his latest single ‘augustine’. Built around acoustic guitar, piano and understated Americana flourishes, the track unfolds patiently, allowing pedal steel, banjo and subtle string arrangements to gradually emerge around his measured vocal delivery. The result is warm and intimate, balancing folk traditions with modern indie production.Continue Reading
South Coast indie-rock outfit ALLEY the band return with ‘Fantasize Romanticize’, a confident new single that showcases the band’s growing chemistry and evolving sound. Co-written by founding members Ali and Robbie, the track emerged from an improvised twelve-bar blues session before developing into a tightly crafted piece that balances driving guitarContinue Reading
Jerry Jean returns with For You, For Always, an accomplished new album that brings together ten years of songwriting into a thoughtful and deeply personal collection. The New York-based Taiwanese-American artist continues to blend soul, classic pop and heartfelt lyricism, creating a record that feels both intimate and carefully considered. SpanningContinue Reading