Clinton Belcher – Stay With Me

Yesterday, I wrote about Clinton Belcher’s latest single “Save Me From Myself,” and today I’m looking back at his previous release “Stay With Me”. This track is another example of why digging into his music makes you respect him more…

The Lemon Grove – Empty

The Lemon Grove’s new single “Empty” is a song that truly stays with you. Listening to it brought back memories for me and I almost cried, it’s that moving. Every line and melody carries a heartfelt weight and the way…

Dimitri – What I Feel 

Dimitri’s new single “What I Feel” is one of those songs that slips in quietly and takes over the whole moment. There’s a gentle ease to it that makes you settle in without even thinking about it. The songwriting is…

Mercy Kelly – Out in The Night

Mercy Kelly close out the year with a new single, “Out in The Night” and it’s another strong reminder of why this band has been on my radar all year. There’s a confidence in their sound that feels tighter than…

Jonivan Jones – Midnight Mosey 

I just discovered this artist and it feels like finding a hidden gem. “Midnight Mosey” is like a late-night walk through memories guided by Jonivan Jones’s deep and rich voice. There’s something very honest in the way he delivers each…

Categories: Albums Indie Folk REVIEWS

Highroad No. 28 – Ache 

Highroad No. 28’s new single “Ache” is a strong step forward for a band that’s been shaping their sound for years. The track carries a mood that hits you right away, thanks to its careful production and the way every…

Switch the MC – Smoke & Sex 

Switch the MC’s new EP “Smoke & Sex” brings a really smooth and confident energy from start to finish. He has a rich voice that feels steady and sure of itself and the way he delivers each line shows how…

Categories: EPs Hip Hop - Rap REVIEWS

Tamar Berk – indiesleaze 2005

Tamar Berk’s new single “indiesleaze 2005” is like a quick flash of a past life, the kind of moment you can still picture years later. The song carries this lively rhythm that makes it easy to fall into. It’s like…

Still Ruins – Our Penance

Still Ruins’ new single “Our Penance” is one of those songs you slip into without even noticing. The band leans into their mix of sophisti-pop, dreamier tones and a slight post-punk edge and it comes together in a way that…

Categories: Dream Pop EPs REVIEWS

Cycamore – The Heart Of America

Cycamore’s new single “The Heart of America” arrives with a clear sense of meaning and carries an honest and timely message. The band leans into a warm classic sound that fits the song’s roots, but they give it a fresh…

Exzenya – Ugly When You Love Me

Exzenya is back with “Ugly When You Love Me” a dark electronic pop single that shows just how sharp her ideas have become. She leans into a pulsing sound and builds everything around smart production choices and a voice that…

Last Relapse – EP

Last Relapse’s new EP is like a band stepping back into a room they once knew well, only now they’re carrying everything they’ve lived through since. The record starts with “Everyone Dances Outside of Their Bodies” a track that hits…

Categories: Alternative EPs Indie Rock