Jacob Rountree turns grief into glow on ‘Grace’
There’s something quietly monumental about a song that waits a decade to be heard. And Jacob Rountree’s ‘Grace’ carries that weight as something weathered, burnished, and ready. Written ten years ago and finally released as the first glimpse into his next chapter, ‘Grace’ feels like the closing of one circleContinue Reading
Chris Ami’s ‘Temperament’ is a beautifully cinematic electronic debut
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
Midnite Radio ignite the room with their dazzling debut EP ‘Auntie’
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
Eric Hirshberg continues album rollout with ‘We’re All In This Alone’
Eric Hirshberg’s new single ‘We’re All In This Alone’ marks the next step toward his upcoming album ‘More Is Not The Answer’, arriving in the coming months. The release follows his recent television appearance and critical coverage for ‘For Real’, yet signals a more introspective direction. The song examines the subtleContinue Reading
Hallucinophonics’ ‘Afternoon of Acid Rain’ is a technicolor fever mixed with open-hearted madness
Hallucinophonics have delivered something gloriously unhinged, and it absolutely works. Their new single ‘Afternoon of Acid Rain’ is a swirling, technicolor plunge into the surreal, the strange, and somehow, the strangely comforting. From the first shimmering guitar lines, the track locks into a hypnotic mid-tempo drive that feels both vintageContinue Reading
Eric Angelo Bessel unspools time on ‘Double Helix’
There are pieces of music that feel written, and then there are those that feel as though they’ve been waiting patiently in the walls of an old house, humming quietly until someone listens closely enough. Eric Angelo Bessel’s ‘Double Helix’ belongs to the latter. Taken from his forthcoming 7-inch companionContinue Reading
Anana Kaye reimagines Leonard Cohen’s ‘There Is A War’ with fire and finesse
Taking on a song by Leonard Cohen is no small task. His catalogue is sacred ground and loaded with quiet gravitas. Yet Anana Kaye’s take on ‘There Is A War’ sees her step directly into the furnace, reshaping the song’s architecture with daring intention and a contemporary pulse that feels startlingly present.Continue Reading
Energy Whores: Electro-pop with an avant-garde edge
New York–based avant-electro / art-pop project Energy Whores return with their new album Arsenal of Democracy, a tense and unflinching body of work that places political awareness front and centre. Led by Carrie Schoenfeld alongside guitarist Attilio Valenti, the project fuses electronic production, art rock textures, and protest-driven songwriting into something urgent andContinue Reading
Ananya Ashok’s ‘First Love’ is a quiet revelation that finds home within
On ‘First Love’, Santa Clara’s Ananya Ashok delivers something far more profound than a conventional romance song. What initially feels like a gentle indie-folk meditation slowly reveals itself as a tender reckoning with identity, inheritance, and the courage to choose yourself. Built around the luminous resonance of the Veena, theContinue Reading
Holly Woodlove ignites with new single ‘Run Back’
There’s a rare thrill in hearing an artist so completely immersed in their own world that every note feels deliberate and every crackle intentional. And with ‘Run Back’, Alexander Dausch, the mind and muscle behind Holly Woodlove, delivers a track that roars with conviction while maintaining a deeply human pulse.Continue Reading