Monthly Archives: May, 2020

The orchestral opening stops a listener’s scroll. Roger K’s “Please Don’t Put It on Me,” arrives as cinematic dark pop with a real ache at its centre. The independent Australian singer, songwriter and producer gives adult force to a child’s plea, placing inner-child pressure, fear and self-worth against trap and drill-informed drums. It is direct, dark and built for the moment when somebody finally says the...

"Dopamine" hits before you can settle in. Weekend Millionaires begin their debut single with a delay-treated guitar figure that feels half invitation, half warning, then singer Maisie cuts through it with a question aimed straight at the listener. The three-piece from Sheffield have built an indie rock record around that instant of recognition, when a good feeling starts asking for another turn. Weekend Millionaires are Maisie,...