Music

The Suit, The Void: H-dMan Such’s “Empty Phrases.”

The new single from Slovakian DIY architect H-dMan Such, “Empty Phrases,” begins with a sound that feels both familiar and askew, like a classic car sputtering on the wrong kind of fuel. There's a sun-bleached Britrock swagger in the guitar work, a confident strut down a familiar road. https://open.spotify.com/track/4tG7pp3IFwp9rQZSNjzMZL?si=EzYN3PMTRVi5vnvURkbF-w But something is swirling just beneath the surface, a psychedelic shimmer that hints at engine trouble, or...

Sefa – Wanti Wanti (Official Video)

Sefa - Wanti Wanti (Official Video) Black Avenue Muzik artiste, Sefa comes forth with the visuals to her song "Wanti Wanti" shot and directed by Kwame Nyarko. Watch the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYyYXcqJBlo

“Control Freak”: A Sonic Victory Lap for Shannon Darcy

There is a specific, teeth-grinding exhaustion that comes from nodding politely while someone tries to rearrange your personality, and Shannon Darcy taps directly into...

Doctor Noize & Friends Ignite the Beat in “Diversity”

There is a specific kind of caffeine-jitter energy driving the new collaboration from Doctor Noize, titled "Diversity". It hits you immediately a bright, bouncing...

“Hug & Hold the Ocean (Cosmo Symphonic Version)”: Oxiroma’s Cinematic Drift

Listening to Oxiroma unfold "Hug & Hold the Ocean (Cosmo Symphonic Version)" feels less like pressing play on a digital file and more like...

The Visceral, Tactile Pop of Shelita’s “Sailors”

When I pressed play on the latest release from Shelita, titled "Sailors", I wasn't expecting the floor to drop out from under me. You...

Ferdinand Rennie Thinks About Reality In “Unbelieving Eyes”

There is a certain kind of song that seems to exist outside of time. It is a song that could have been a hit...

The Delightful Absurdity of Robbie Rapids’ “Class 2 Rapids”

Robbie Rapids drops "Class 2 Rapids" onto the table like a heavy set of keys to houses you used to live in, but can’t...

The Cunning Linguists Tackle Public Safety in “CAN’T WALK HOME”

The Cunning Linguists have tapped into a very specific, sharp-edged reality with their latest single "CAN'T WALK HOME". Hailing from Menai, Australia, the duo...

Cazzjezter Captures Sunny Anxiety in “Woman I Don’t Know Yet”

Cazzjezter has invited us into a very specific, solitary headspace with his latest offering, "Woman I Don’t Know Yet". Working alone out of Richmond,...

Finding Sanctuary in Sound: The Mortal Prophets and “Hide Inside The Moon”

With The Mortal Prophets and the release "Hide Inside The Moon", John Beckmann isn't just making a record; he seems to be curating a...

Ken Woods And The Old Blue Gang Releases “Oh Denise”

Some songs are like a time machine. You press play, and suddenly you’re somewhere else, some other time. Maybe it’s a smoky bar in the...

The Confederation Dissects The Modern Soul In “Hypergravity”

The Confederation have release "Hypergravity", an album that feels more like a philosophical puzzle than a holiday soundtrack. Hailing from Coventry, a city defined by...

Liz Nash Finds Resilience in “Little Box House”

When I first heard Liz Nash and her latest single, "Little Box House", my mind immediately wandered to the structural integrity of a hermit...