Music

“Naima” Notes: AriSawkaDoria’s Jazzy Incantation

AriSawkaDoria. The name alone sounds like an incantation, a summoning of something… interesting. This trio—KJ Sawka, he of Pendulum and Destroid percussive prowess, Joe Doria, finger-dancing on the Hammond B3, and Ari Joshua, weaving guitar spells, it made no sense and perfect sense on paper. Their latest offering? A single, "Naima." Coltrane's "Naima." Bold. Did someone order a plate of unexpected sonic delights? Because...

Am I The Only One Who Has Made Money From Crying On Social Media? – Lil Win

Am I The Only One Who Has Made Money From Crying On Social Media? - Lil Win Celebrated Kumawood actor, Lil Win has hit back at critics who trolled him on social media over his crying video. Just after the demise of Bishop Bernard Nyarko, some celebrities took to social media to mourn the late actor and Lil Win was a part of them. The musician cum...

Epic Sigh’s “Deteriorate”: Neon-Drenched Existential Dread

Epic Sigh's "Deteriorate," a single served straight from the neon-drenched gut of Las Vegas, has somehow materialized. Nina Carmine's vocals—soulful? Yes, hauntingly so, echoing...

Shatter the Mirror: Aging Disgracefully Unveils “Foggy Highway”

Aging Disgracefully, that bluesy duo daring to stare down Father Time with a guitar and a microphone, has dropped "Foggy Highway," a single from...

Cat Mayel’s “FREE”: Sonic Sorcery & Self-Liberation

Cat Mayel's "FREE" arrived, not on a silver platter, but more like a rogue pigeon delivering a very important message – a crumpled napkin...

“The Essentials”: Sleeping Together’s Ode to Forgetful Nights

Right, so, Sleeping Together. Manchester and Liverpool's own four-piece purveyors of… what was it again? Oh yeah, energetic indie rock. "The Essentials," their new...

“Reflection”: ArtfulFrankArthur’s Search for True Feeling

Okay, here's my take on ArtfulFrankArthur's debut single, "Reflection": ArtfulFrankArthur. The name sounds like a royal decree delivered by a tipsy knight. But behind this...

Get Ready to Move: Consequential’s “Down” is Here

Consequential, hailing from Bury St. Edmunds, England, those folks decided to put out some electricity- they’re calling this electricity, “Down”. A single. Pure instrumental....

Lionee Returns with Genre-Bending “Make A Badman Chase You”

French-Portuguese artist Lionee shatters expectations with "Make A Badman Chase You," a magnetic fusion of dancehall rhythms and pop sensibilities that marks his first...

Between Fantasy And Frame: Trav Torch Directs His Own Desire In “Sex Scene”

Where R&B Meets Cinéma Vérité: Rising Artist Trav Torch Crafts a Steamy Director's Cut of Modern Romance In "Sex Scene" There's something deliciously meta about...

Cali Tucker Unleashes A Captivating Single Dubbed “Country Couture”

Cali Tucker’s New Release "Country Couture" : A Bold Leap Into the Modern Music Scene. Cali Tucker's newest album is a nice change from her...

Mystic Muse Releases An Emotional Masterpiece “Never Dating Someone Called Emilio Again”

Mystic Muse's "Never Dating Someone Called Emilio Again" - Raw Emotion Meets Artistic Liberation In the independent music scene, where style and sincerity often go...

Empty Pinata’s “I Have A Huge Crush On Doja Cat” Is The Most Audacious Parasocial Love Letter

Empty Pinata’s “I Have A Huge Crush On Doja Cat” – A Playful Ode to Modern Infatuation There’s something oddly refreshing about a debut single...

Eddie Cohn Releases A New Single About Self-Liberation “Wheels Stop”

Eddie Cohn’s “Wheels Stop”: A Sonic Exploration of Growth and Letting Go Eddie Cohn's "Wheels Stop" is a moment to stop in a world that...