Love On Fire by LAUGHING CATS is a brilliantly crafted electronic pop track with some psychedelic alternative influences that elevate it to the next level. Beginning with this repeated, syncopated shout, from the opening bell Love On Fire establishes its stylish verve. The exclamation is energetic, bold, and unapologetic. It’s also got a flirty undertone […]
Fragmented Night by RICHARD TYLER EPPERSON is an introspective and emotionally resonant alt-rock, pop project that captured my attention from the first listen. It also has some folk elements that are especially apparent in the vocal performance. There is a noticeable harmony present on the vocal during important lines and phrases. It elevates the performance […]
Flaunt You by ROBIN SWANN is a bold yet emotionally compelling indie pop track detailing the queer experience of falling in love outside of the mainstream and traditional expectation of heterosexual romance. The phrase “Flaunt You” is an incredibly bold statement within the track, suggesting they don’t want to simply be in love, they want […]
Madness Gladness by ZACHARY MASON is an ethereal dream pop track exploring a narrative of falling in love, filled with madness but also gladness of being in love. That dichotomy is the foundation of the song’s narrative but interestingly, the melody feels very centred and unified. This is totally in contrast with the track thematically. […]
The Lotto by BAILEY PERRIE is an emotional and personal anthem about regret and lost love, focusing on the concept of your love interest choosing someone else. There is a palpable sense of pain and regret in PERRIE’s voice. You get the sense that she is not just singing the words but truly feeling them. […]
Not Giving In by LUDWIG JONSSON is an exciting but deeply poignant track about standing up for yourself, especially in the face of the distortion and noise we face daily. The guitar was the factor that made me fall for the track at the start. It has a crunchy distortion and bold execution that injects […]
You Got Me Mixed Up With That Bottle by SANDY KING is an alternative take on the classic country trope of hard liquor and enigmatic fun. The track has a blues, alt-country vibe that comes into its own towards the choruses. The track’s take on whiskey dulling the senses and dampening the spirit is also […]
Jakob the Liar declares love in a bold and unique way through “A Song Like You.” The track conveys energy and confidence from start to finish. The song is put together beautifully and creatively. “They are not ready for it” As Jakob whispers these words, you get a gentle introduction to this beautiful indie pop […]
Amethyst by JAKEY ORBIT is an excellent chillstep album, juggling a variety of different tonal styles while maintaining a sonic coherence that ties the whole project together. The opening three tracks seem to increase in pace dramatically from song to song. Beginning with Amethyst, ORBIT introduces the sonic palette of the album with a mix […]
Siren´s Lullaby by ELECTRIC HIGH delivers a spaced-out yet tense alt-rock sound. It’s clear ELECTRIC HIGH went into this track with a specific vision, and they’ve delivered from start to finish. The track’s mood ebbs and flows throughout the verses and choruses. It feels most tense during the verses leading to this climax of energy […]
