“Ratbag Joy” – Dancing Through the Darkness
There’s an initial sense of sweet, dizzying euphoria when you first press play on The New Citizen Kane’s latest single, “Ratbag Joy”. Along with that comes the delayed aftertaste of…
Purple Echoes: Jacqueline Cordes Paints Emotion in “Illusions of Amethyst”
“Illusions of Amethyst” by Jacqueline Cordes is a musical work that feels both ancient and new. The very first notes evoke a sense of homecoming with their dark and beautiful…
“Neandertal” Echoes: Giù’s Emotional Tribute to a Lost World
“Neandertal” by Giù is the kind of song that makes you feel both ancient and deeply present. This powerful track comes from Embrun, in the south of France known as…
“Clouds Or Clout” – StillDSG Calls Out the Noise with Purpose and Power
Building on previous releases, StillDSG graces listeners with the raw poetry of his newest single, “Clouds Or Clout”. By far one of his strongest statements on identity, the newly released…
‘Wake Up & Smile’: Stray Blue Finds Peace in the Quiet
Stray Blue’s new acoustic EP ‘Wake Up & Smile’ is the gentle breeze that one needs on a suffocating day. Introspection, remembering their roots and what is most meaningful to…
“Buttercups” Blooms with Heartache and Hope
You might not want “Buttercups” to end when you hear Ava Valianti’s new single for the first time. The gentle introduction of piano and acoustic guitar brings a warm comfort.…
‘Heartbreak Highway’: Blake Smeltz Tells It Like It Is
Blake Smeltz’s first album ‘Heartbreak Highway’ comes off as honest from the first note to the last. Vocally, he’s raw but authentic. The lyrics are full of real life, real…
“If I Say” — A Classic Reborn with Soul and Strength
The remake or rather, the new version of “If I Say” is distinct from the original, and the reason is both clear and deeply personal. Frankie Muriel was a different…
“Scansion” by Exzenya — When Rhythm Meets Raw Desire
Right from the introduction of “Scansion” by Exzenya, you know you’re in for a full body experience. This R&B pop single is woven together with sensuality that irresistible little tug…
Let’s Just “Pretend” – When Almost-Love Hurts the Most
“Pretend” is a raw and brutally honest account of a “situationship”. We all know what they are, that weird in-between of wanting someone you know you can’t have. And yet…for…