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Matt DeAngelis Proves the Keyboard Player Can Play the Lead in “I'm Just The Keyboard Player”!
Back in June, we left Matt DeAngelis at a crossroads with “For Better” , a soulful soft-rock meditation that felt like both a...

Esther
3 days ago4 min read


Kelsie Kimberlin Turns “Infinite Possibilities” Into Certainty!
When we last met Kelsie Kimberlin back in June with “Sucker” , she was raw and unflinching, pulling us straight into the aftermath of...

Esther
3 days ago3 min read


Bad Bubble’s Boldest Swap Yet - Trading “Hats”!
It’s been months since we last heard from Chicago-based synthpop artist Bad Bubble , months since February, left us standing in the cold...

Oghamyst
Aug 174 min read


Getting Pulled Into “Dora Lee (Gravity)” ~ Rosetta West says Resistance Is Futile, Distortion Is Divine!
Some bands write songs. Rosetta West conducts seances. Last month, “Circle of Doubt” dragged us through smoke and scripture, offering a...

Esther
Jul 203 min read


Thompson Newkirk - Six Strings and a “Rebel Soul”!
There’s a certain kind of fire you can’t fake, one that doesn’t spark for attention, but burns because it has to. That’s the energy...

Esther
Jul 63 min read


Kelsie Kimberlin - “Sucker” - Punched by the Truth, this Breakup Anthem Hits Hard and Grooves Harder!
Just two months ago, Kelsie Kimberlin had us spellbound with “Perfume” , a track that lingered like memory itself, steeped in synths and...

Esther
Jun 154 min read


Rosetta West’s “Circle of Doubt” Breaks the Circle, Turns Doubt into Divine Distortion!
Just one month ago, Rosetta West scorched their way into our psyche with “Snake 25”, a six-minute baptism of fire that slithered...

Esther
Jun 153 min read


Second Glances at “Second Chances” as Shara Strand’s Synth-Pop Reboot Shines Bright!
As we celebrate our 400th review, it’s not every day that a comeback sounds this celestial. After years of quiet, New York’s billboard...

Esther
Jun 13 min read


All the “For Better” Reasons - Matt DeAngelis Slows Down to Lift Us All Up!
Last year, we praised Matt DeAngelis for turning quiet moments into revelations, songs that didn’t shout for attention but earned it...

Esther
Jun 14 min read


La Need Machine - “Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour!” ~ Because This Album Will Make You Fall Hard!
La Need Machine returns with " Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour!" , a genre-blurring, heart-bursting collection that reads like a love letter to...

Esther
May 253 min read


It's really “You” - Carl Kammeyer Hits the Right Note of Devotion!
Two years ago, we stumbled upon Carl Kammeyer and Ossico ’s luminous collaboration, “One” , a surprise synth-soul gem that caught our...

Esther
May 253 min read


Ryan Yingst Serenades the Apocalypse with Style and Sadness in “All Dressed Up for the End of the World”!
Some artists arrive with a whisper. Others crash in like a weather system. Ryan Yingst , with "All Dressed Up for the End of the World" ,...

Esther
May 184 min read


Rosetta West Strikes with Venom and Virtuosity on “Snake 25”!
The first time I played "Snake 25" , I didn’t know what hit me. Six minutes later, I sat still, headphones off, a little rattled, a...

Esther
May 43 min read


Kelsie Kimberlin’s “Perfume” ~ A Sonic Scent You’ll Want to Chase!
Kelsie Kimberlin doesn’t just release music, she unveils new dimensions. When we last encountered her, she was weaving emotional...

Esther
Apr 134 min read


“Voodoo Chile” - Ari Joshua casts New Spells on the Psychedelic Classic!
If “One Dub” was a smoke-filled voyage through the roots of reggae and psychedelia, Ari Joshua ’s return with “Voodoo Chile” is the...

Esther
Apr 63 min read


The Afro Nick - “Get There Before Noon (LA Mix)” ~ A Timely Reminder Wrapped in Psychedelic Haze!
Time waits for no one, and neither does The Afro Nick . With "Get There Before Noon (LA Mix)" , the Greek-born, LA-based artist delivers...

Esther
Mar 293 min read


“TTYL” Rings Loud and Clear, Olivia Millin Hangs Up on the Drama & Sends Toxic Energy Straight to Voicemail!
Olivia Millin ’s latest single, "TTYL" , is made to be felt. It’s not just a song; it’s an attitude, a neon-lit, bass-thumping...

Esther
Mar 233 min read


“I’m Only Me When I’m With You”, but With Cheryl Craigie, It Hits Different!
Cheryl Craigie ’s artistry has always been deeply personal, transforming raw experience into music that resonates. When we last explored...

Esther
Mar 164 min read


Kelsie Kimberlin - “Sally” Hits the Gas and Leaves the Past in the Dust!
Kelsie Kimberlin has always been a storyteller unafraid to dive into the depths of the human experience, and with each release, she...

Esther
Mar 83 min read


The Sea At Midnight - “Burning” Sets the World Aflame with Post-Punk Fury!
Some songs whisper, some cry, and some, like "Burning" , stand at the edge of the world and scream. The latest release from The Sea At...

Esther
Mar 83 min read
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