I’ve had “Live in ’25” on repeat this week and it feels less like an EP and more like standing a few feet from the stage with a plastic cup in your hand. Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds lean into…
There’s something comforting about putting on Derby Hill’s self-titled EP and just letting it play. It’s like sitting on a back porch as the light fades, not saying much, just listening. Derby Hill has a great Americana sound that blends…
I always look forward to writing about The New Citizen Kane and this release reminded me why. After a really fun 2025 and a strong start to this year, “Well, Damn! Here You Are” lands like another confident step forward.…
I spent the evening with “Panic Tax” and ended up pressing play twice before I even realized. Ethan William Bowers has this way of pulling you in without pushing. The guitars ring out sharp and deliberate. The pedal steel bends…
Hollow Shift’s new EP “Reload” sits comfortably in a darker electronic space and it feels like a release made by people who know exactly what they’re doing. This duo leans into shadowy synth work and steady rhythms. but nothing feels…
West Wickhams just landed on my radar with a new EP called “Sakura“. The record is like something made with care and clear intent. It’s a short listen but there’s a lot happening across these five tracks. and none of…
Cali Tucker’s new release “Santa Baby” EP is like a gift that arrives right when you need it. Instead of trying to remake these holiday songs in a loud or flashy way. She keeps things calm and heartfelt. This is…
Ralph Champagne Revue takes a playful but well-planned approach on his new holiday EP “Grinch” and it works better than I expected. This five-track release feels loose and fun on the surface but there’s real care behind every choice. It’s…
Matthew O’Neill’s new EP “REENTRY” doesn’t try to impress you with volume or big hooks. its power comes from the world it builds around you. Each track is like a quiet doorway into his mind, where every sound has a…
Aliénore’s new EP “Mirage” is like stepping into a quiet world she built just for you, one track at a time. It opens with “Solace, an Incantation” a gentle piece that moves like a slow breath. The vocals feel close…
Shell Pink’s new EP “Rogue Waves” caught me off guard in the best way. I put it on expecting to skim through a few songs, but “Weird Fish” stopped me right away. There’s something about the way he layers his…
Kate Pending’s new EP “Two Words” is like stepping into a small and carefully lit world where every track has its own voice but still belongs to the same story. It opens with “Hibiskus” a short piece with spoken German…
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…
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…
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…
otinshh’s new EP “MISSIN’ OUT” is a tight four-song ride that shows just how much care he puts into every part of his sound. It’s the kind of project you play straight through without skipping, because each track brings something…
I’ve just discovered this artist and I can already tell he’s one to watch. Ceyeo’s new EP “Together They Were Nothing” is like stepping into someone’s thoughts during a heavy moment and that’s what makes it so gripping. The EP…
This band KINSALE brings an energy that’s impossible to ignore, and their new EP “Nights and Weekends” captures it perfectly. It feels like a band finally stepping into the sound they’ve been shaping for years. There’s a calm confidence in…
Steel & Velvet’s new EP “People Just Float” is one of those releases that you can sit with for a while and just let it wash over you. The band leans into their folk-rock roots with a calm and stripped-back…
E.G. Phillips’s new EP, “Nashville Recordings, Vol. 3: Travelogues” is like a small adventure wrapped in four songs. Each track takes you somewhere different, sometimes through dreamy storytelling, other times through clever turns of phrase that make you smile. His…