Gonna get it by BUKVE is an alt-rock exploration of the importance of forgiveness in such a fast-paced and ever-changing world. The track has a breezy confidence conveyed through layers of guitars and a laid-back vocal performance. BUKVE sounds conversational and relaxed while communicating the themes of the track. The changing cadences in BUKVE’s vocal […]
The Siren by MATARE is a alt rock track with heavy gothic influences telling the story of a siren beckoning people to the depths. Released on Valentine’s Day, the track seems to lend itself to the metaphor of a wrong relationship and a wrong partner, emotionally drawing us into the depths. The guitar was the […]
Sinking II is a survival horror title that drops you into a partially submerged, decaying city and challenges you to piece together what caused the catastrophe. The publisher’s marketing promises “the most immersive underwater horror experience available” — a phrase that means exactly nothing. Here’s what $29.99 actually buys you, and how it stacks up […]
On the Move Remix by ADIK ANGEL captures an addictive rhythmic energy that defines its sound as unique and electric. With roots in electronic disco and a vintage eighties-inspired sound, this track combines its influences to create a tune that suits the dancefloor as well as it does a long road trip. The sampling is […]
Here’s the misconception worth killing first: a night light is not just a night light. The wrong one suppresses melatonin, keeps your toddler wired until midnight, or fills your bedroom with a blue-white glow that hits like a floodlight at 2am. This category has real nuance — and the gap between a $12 plug-in and […]
Finding genuinely funny stand-up comedy has gotten harder, not easier, despite more platforms offering it than ever before. The same twenty names cycle through every recommendation engine, and most new additions to that list arrive pre-packaged with Netflix deals and publicist-curated headlines rather than through actual material quality. Debo Ray is building his career outside […]
Along the Way by ZACHARY JAMES SMITH MUSIC is a guitar anthem that conveys energy and excitement without any lyrics. Simply with coherent instrumentation, they have created a narrative that transcends words, making it more personal and universal at the same time. The guitar ebbs and flows, exploring the depths and peaks of the piece’s […]
If You See Her by JACRE is a beautiful, pure expression of emotional vulnerability explored through layers of narrative and sonic storytelling. JACRE presents this beautiful track through mostly vocals and piano work. The vocals were initially what drew me to the song. They guide the listener through the narrative by providing the emotional through […]
The Dinosaur’s Skin establishes their developing tone with this brilliant new alternative dream pop track. Full of sunbleached melancholy, this nostalgic banger walks the line beautifully between happy and sad. The Dinosaur’s Skin’s signature mellow vocals are on display throughout, going from strength to strength, stretching and moulding the lyrics to fit within their lethargic […]
Tim Camrose’s self-titled EP is full of heart from beginning to end. An eighties-inspired rock adventure, this EP has a unique perspective on life, understanding the beauty and the sadness and accepting it all together. The first track, Empty Roads, is a love letter to the city of London. As someone who knows London well, […]
