Tag: Lisa Jo releases Hood Rats

“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 Finnish moniker (courtesy of Simo Andersén) lies "Reflection," a single grappling with… well, everything. It’s atmospheric pop, sure, indie rock, definitely, but try squeezing the vastness of existential dread into a genre label. Go ahead. I'll wait. https://open.spotify.com/track/1GJ6uCoIuR9QRFUEGKQNa7?si=7c34ee898a7c4f06 The core of this...

“In Between” A Heart Break Lies Tragically Unknown Emotions

About Tragically Unknown Tragically Unknown, one of Iceland's most promising rock bands, has just released a new song called "In Between." Tragically Unknown is a Reykjavik-based Icelandic rock band composed of the individually gifted vocalist Helena Hafsteinsdóttir, guitarist Oddur Mar, and bassist Thorgnyr Albertsson. The Cranberries and Paramore are among the bands that influenced Tragically Unknown. They began making music together in the fall of 2021....

The Unflinching Honesty of Lisa Jo’s “Hood Rats”

Authenticity in music is a rare currency. In a time of polished productions and carefully constructed personas, an album like Lisa Jo's "Hood Rats"...