Swedish writer and producer theophilia just dropped “Big Bang” a 10-track album that doesn’t sit still for long. I played it through once, then ended up going back almost immediately. Not because I missed something, but because it felt different…
Varshana just landed on my radar with her amazing new single “Mystic Ringing”. I put it on last night without really expecting that groove to stick the way it did. It’s got that easy reggae bounce, but it doesn’t feel…
Shane Revers just landed on my radar with his new release “Inside Room 17”. I didn’t sit down with this record planning to write anything. It was one of those late-night listens where you just press play and see what…
This one caught me off guard in a quiet way. It’s one of the best songs I’ve heard this week. Judith Owen just landed on my radar with her new single “That’s Why I Love My Baby”. She keeps everything…
“People Pleaser” by Katie Belle slipped into my playlist recently. It didn’t take long before I realized it was the kind of pop track that stays with you which I was looking for. Not because it’s flashy or over the…
I just discovered this new masterpiece. “Gaslighted” by Lilia Asha is a soft pop song and carries a lot of feeling inside it. The arrangement is mostly acoustic so it leaves space for the story to sit in the center.…
Magdi Aboul-Kheir’s new album “Slow Heat” runs for almost an hour (50min) and it’s the kind of record that calmly fills the room while you sit there letting it unfold. 10 instrumental pieces move at their own pace and the…
I ended up playing this amazing album “Hurry” late at night with the lights low and my phone face down on the desk. It’s the right way to hear it. This album carries a lot of thoughts about living in…
I found “Running Out of Time” by Lana Karlay almost by accident. It popped up late at night while I was clicking through a few new releases. The kind of random listening session where you’re not expecting much. Then this…
Mitchell Broodley’s new single “Overtime Again” grabbed me from the first few seconds. I hadn’t heard his music before, but in seconds, I felt drawn in by the way he delivers the story. Like it really matters to him. There’s…
BLUES CORNER just released their new album “All that we are” and I’ve been listening to it on repeat for the past few days. There’s something in the way Phil Roman and Seb Oroval play together that just clicks. It’s…
I discovered Sutlej a few days ago while digging through new releases and I’m honestly glad I clicked on this one. Some bands try the grunge sound but smooth it out too much. That’s not the case here. Their new…
I played this track “Keep The Feel In” by Michelle Galas this morning and I ended up dancing with a mug in my hand. That’s the mood. The beat kicks in fast and doesn’t waste time. It’s built for movement.…
When “Illusion” started playing, I was actually halfway through answering emails. Lights low and window cracked open just enough to let the cool air in. I stopped. Not in a dramatic way. I just leaned back in my chair and…
Debbie M just landed on my radar with a new single called “Hold On To”. It’s a soft and emotional pop song that will get you stuck on constant repeat. The song opens with calm piano and her voice right…
Emma Forgette’s new single “The Text I Never Sent” caught me off guard in the calmest way. It starts gently. like she’s sitting in the room telling you something she’s been holding in for a long time. Her voice is…
I first heard “Spin” by The Trusted while half-distracted and it snapped me back pretty fast. The opening guitar has that bright and slightly scratchy sound that is like it’s bouncing off the walls. Before I knew it, I’d stopped…
Good morning! I put this on while making coffee and ended up abandoning the kitchen halfway through because I couldn’t stop moving. French Dogs have that kind of pop-rock energy that sneaks up on you. one minute you’re nodding along,…
No slow build and no easing in. “I Gave It All For You” kicks the door open with thick guitars and sharp drums and you’re in it right away. That immediate hit sets the tone for what Will Sims is…
I put on “Voices” with headphones on, volume a little higher than usual, and just let it run without touching my phone. That felt like the right way to hear it. Valiancy comes in with a clear direction and you…