Music

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 recording a song about recording a scene about sex. It's the kind of recursive romance that could easily spiral into self-parody, like pointing two mirrors at each other and watching infinity fragment into meaninglessness. But Trav Torch, with his latest single...

Tendo Transport Listeners Into An Intimate Place With New Song “Nous Deux”

The new single "Nous Deux" by Tendo is a mesmerizing example of how a variety of sounds, coupled with a beautiful and commanding voice, provide an enthralling effect. With its closeness and comfort, this song is perfect for the days leading up to summer and will make listeners think of loved ones. As a sonic excursion that engulfs you in a rich, personal realm, its comprehensive...

MatAre Explores Solitude And Resilience In Dreamy New Single “Under A Stone”

Blending dream-pop, indie rock, and new wave, MatAre’s latest single “Under A Stone” confronts isolation with upbeat energy and emotional depth. Many people know Matt...

ALBA Reimagines The Late ’60s With “Bib The Digger”

Blending vintage sounds with modern production, ALBA’s latest album as "BIB THE DIGGER" delivers a hypnotic tribute to the rebellious spirit of the 1960s. ALBA,...

808TSIE Takes the “Dub Drive” in Style

Alright, let’s talk about 808TSIE and their new single, "Dub Drive." This isn’t a review in the stuffy sense, more like a… sonic snapshot,...

Is “No Daylight” Your Kind of Shade? Fiona Amaka’s Latest

Fiona Amaka’s "No Daylight" arrives not as a burst of light, but as a slow, curious excavation of what’s left when the sun hides....

Don’t Let This One “Fade Away”: Kent Owens Makes a Mark

Kent Owens, a name that sounds like it should be on a library card next to “Hemingway,” but instead it's on the digital shelf...

Aynaz’s “To My Angel Friend”: An Angel’s Share of Emotion

Okay, let’s talk about Aynaz, shall we? They've dropped a single called “To My Angel Friend,” and it feels less like a tune and...

Beyond the Pale: Talk in Vain Takes Us to a “Distant Land”

Okay, let's talk about Talk in Vain’s “Distant Land.” This isn't your grandma's rock and roll. It's more like finding a hidden cassette tape...

Casuccio’s “Rockstar”: Not About the Sparkle, All About the Grit

Anthony Casuccio's "The Rockstar," is, well, not what you expect, especially if you were picturing spandex and teased hair. It's a raw, honest pour...

Shaven Primates Unleash Raw Energy In Dark-Wave EP “Chasing the Dragon”

Shaven Primates Shares "Chasing The Dragon" EP: A Raw Exploration of Desire's Dark Corners Something wonderfully ironic about the fact that Shaven Primates, a band...

Prose-in Motion: Phidippus Paints Sonic Pictures with “Prazosin”

Phidippus’ "Prazosin," the album, is a strange little thing. Not like finding a sock in the dryer that never had a match, but more...

Rosie Belvie’s “O.M.G” Charts New Territory In Australian Soul

The Sydney-based artist Rosie Belvie kicks off 2025 with a vibrant single "O.M.G" blending funk, R&B, and Afrobeat energy. Rosie, an artist based in Sydney...

Owen Young’s “Three” EP: A Trio of Truths You’ll Ponder Thrice.

Owen Young’s “Three” EP is like finding a worn, familiar photograph in an old box, only to discover the person in the picture is...