Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends reflect on history and human nature with ‘The Hag’
There is a thoughtful restraint at the heart of ‘The Hag’. Drawing inspiration from the writings of Swedish poet and composer Carl Jonas Love Almqvist, Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends explore themes of persecution, fear, and social exclusion, while maintaining a sense of intimacy that prevents its historical subjectContinue Reading
Martin Kuiper proves it’s never too late to write your own anthem on ‘So You Left Me With A Smile’
There is something undeniably refreshing about hearing an artist embrace rock music with such sincerity. And on ‘So You Left Me With A Smile’, Dutch musician Martin Kuiper offers a bright, guitar-driven single that captures the excitement, uncertainty, and eventual certainty that often accompany matters of the heart. Built around a riff thatContinue Reading
Dame Haff’s ‘Nostalgia’ turns memory, humour and heartache into an endlessly charming debut
Some releases wear their emotions on their sleeve, while others hide them behind wit, self-deprecation, and a knowing grin. And ‘Nostalgia’, the debut EP from London-born multi-instrumentalist Dan Mehaffey under the moniker Dame Haff, belongs firmly to the latter camp. On the surface, it feels playful, breezy, and occasionally absurd, but beneath thatContinue Reading
Brook Fox finds hope amid uncertainty on ‘Everybody’s In Love’
There is a refreshing sincerity at the heart of Brook Fox’s debut EP ‘Everybody’s In Love’. Across four concise yet impactful tracks, the Welsh indie-rock artist blends personal storytelling with observations on the world around him, creating a release that feels both intimate and surprisingly expansive. While many songwriters tackling modernContinue Reading
Time Parade turn literary shadows into indie-rock gold on ‘Those Who Do Not Jump Will Never Fly’
There’s this sense of transformation running through Time Parade’s latest EP ‘Those Who Do Not Jump Will Never Fly’. Emerging from the ashes of Chris Lonon’s former solo project, The Olde Guard, this collection feels like the sound of an artist discovering what happens when solitary reflection gives way to collectiveContinue Reading
Maverick Smith step into the unknown with confidence on ‘Slightly Different Reality’
Some albums demand your attention through spectacle, while others earn it through honesty. Maverick Smith’s latest release belongs firmly in the latter category. While many modern rock records attempt to overwhelm listeners with volume or ambition, ‘Slightly Different Reality’ succeeds because it feels grounded. Every song seems rooted in genuine experience,Continue Reading
Sebastian Rydgren delivers a euphoric pop statement with ‘night hours’
Swedish artist, songwriter and DJ Sebastian Rydgren continues his impressive ascent with the release of ‘night hours’, a dazzling new single that blends emotional vulnerability with dancefloor-ready energy. Arriving ahead of his forthcoming EP, the track wraps heartbreak and longing in a rush of shimmering synths, driving beats and irresistibleContinue Reading
Maelydée finds beauty in modern disconnection on the sharp and stylish ‘Sanzaru’
There is a fascinating tension at the heart of Maelydée’s latest single ‘Sanzaru’. On the surface, it arrives wrapped in infectious rhythms, bright melodic hooks, and a playful sense of movement. But beneath that inviting exterior lies a complex meditation on the ways people deliberately disconnect from the world aroundContinue Reading
Leah Callahan’s ‘Our Lady of the Sad Adventure’ finds beauty in wandering through the past
There is something quietly compelling about the way Leah Callahan approaches songwriting. Rather than settling comfortably within a single genre or aesthetic, she treats music as a landscape to be explored, gathering sounds, influences, and emotions from different eras before reshaping them into something distinctly her own. And on herContinue Reading
Bleach Dreamer captures the beauty of letting go on the dreamlike ‘Surrender’
Relationships rarely unravel in dramatic fashion. More often, they fade gradually, leaving behind fragments of memory, unanswered questions, and emotions that refuse to settle neatly into place. It is within that space of ambiguity that Bleach Dreamer’s ‘Surrender’ resides. The Hamilton-based artist’s latest EP is a concise but thoughtfully constructed collection thatContinue Reading