Interview: Conchis
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 Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), the record’s vulnerability shines through in its stripped-back vocal approach and viscerally soothing electronic atmospheres. Inspired by JohnContinue Reading
Interview: Classtronaut
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 blend of crystalline production, infectious refrains, and an unmistakably uplifting energy. These tracks are as capable of moving the soulContinue Reading
Single Reviews: 17 November 2024: missing scenes, Charlotte Reinhardt, Phantom Fruit, Michael William Gilbert, V_on
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 R. Hunter. Originally conceived for a live performance at Portland’s Megalith venue, “dream or memory” not only features calming birdsongContinue Reading
Henrik Pultz Melbye – Drømmene (The Dreams) (Album Review)
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 or even spiritually significant. On Drømmene (The Dreams), Danish saxophonist, composer, and producer Henrik Pultz Melbye channels these mysteries intoContinue Reading
Single Reviews: 2 November 2024: Córdoba/Ciurkot, Stray Theories, Langendorf United, Calming River, TALIA
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 first single and opening track of the album “Ephemeral, Basal”, which will be released on January 17th, 2025, viaContinue Reading
4partment – Carillon Reverie (Album Review)
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 recent album that tells the tale of a young girl who heals her village with a flower and the melodyContinue Reading
Legends of the Seven Golden Vampires – Psychedelic Soul & Trash Vol.3 (Album Review)
Hertfordshire production duo Nick Foster and Luke Barratt fuse samples like maniacal welders on psychedelics across their debut album Psychedelic Soul & Trash Vol.3. These samples and tidbits are drawn from a well of inspirations, but always reference the past. Even the duo’s moniker, Legends of the Seven Golden Vampires,Continue Reading
Interview: Will Knox
Will Knox by Liz Van Den Akker Will Knox has a knack for weaving entire worlds with just a few words and chords. Originally from London, Will’s journey took him to the US at 18, where he honed his craft at Berklee College of Music. Now based in the Netherlands,Continue Reading
Megan Brickwood – All The Same (Album Review)
There’s a warmth permeating All The Same, the debut album from Californian-native, Seattle-based Americana folk artist Megan Brickwood. This warmth emanates from the rich and naturalistic instrumentation, wooden vibrations of the guitar, and earthy percussion, but also in Brickwood’s vocals, the timbre of which has an unaffected and organicContinue Reading
Single Reviews: 12 October 2024: Wicked Cities From A Distance, Skinner, Iiris Viljanen, Soft Crystals, Charlie Hooper-Williams
Photo by Olegs Jonins Wicked Cities From A Distance – Lodern experimental electronic Through fifteen-plus minutes of saturated ambient textures, Wicked Cities From A Distance disseminates a comprehensive and dynamically intense soundscape on “Lodern”, a sprawling single replete with sustained distortions and drones of celestial frequencies. WCFAD is the workContinue Reading









