TaniA Kyllikki – HUMAN

TaniA Kyllikki is back with a new single and I loved spending time with “HUMAN”. It’s always good to hear a new release from an artist whose music I enjoy, and this one gave me so much to enjoy. The…

Pterocat – Slow Blink

Pterocat’s debut album, “Slow Blink” is one of the best releases I’ve heard this year. It opens with “Anti”, a song with lovely vocal melodies, rich layers of instrumentation that give it so much to listen to. The atmosphere is…

Losem – Hangnail

Losem just landed on my radar with the new single “Hangnail”, and I’m glad it did. I was taken by the energy here and by the quality of the music. Kels Taylor leads the song with a strong performance while…

Sacha Mullin – Social Touch

I’ve loved spending time with Sacha Mullin’s sound on his new album, “Social Touch”. The record has 8 main tracks, followed by two bonus songs, “Let’s Cruise!” and “Tall Ask” making 10 tracks in total. I enjoyed the whole listen.…

Spinors – You loved the cage

If you’re after loud rock made with care and passion, Spinors are a band worth checking out, my friend. “You Loved the Cage” is their single and now they’re one of my favourite discoveries on Cheers To The Vikings. The…

Categories: Alternative Gothic Grunge

Julia Klot – FOOL

Julia and Max are a sibling duo that just landed on my radar with their new single “FOOL” and I’m already hooked on their voices and the energy they bring. The pop melodies are captivating and make it a lovely…

Lady Nade – Identity

Lady Nade is back with “Identity”, and hearing that voice again was honestly one of the best parts of this album for me. She has one of those vocal tones you could listen to for hours, and from the opening…

Weekday Social – So Close

I just discovered Weekday Social and their new single “So Close” has been on repeat for nearly an hour. That probably says enough about how quickly this one grabbed me. There is a lot of energy packed into this track,…

Rihab Azar – Dandelion

Dandelion de Rihab Azar My father was a big fan of Arabic music, especially music built around the oud, so I grew up hearing that sound around the house. I still listen to it from time to time, which is…

Categories: Acoustic Albums Indie Folk

Fade Dresto – Germination

Fade Dresto is one of the few artists who grabbed my attention from the first listen. His sound and voice are polished and his new single “Germination” is a solid listen from start to end. The production is professional and…

Ryan Yingst – Ordinary Means

I just discovered the amazing singer-songwriter Ryan Yingst. His new single “Ordinary Means” was a great way to get introduced to his music. There is something raw in his voice that caught me right away. The atmosphere is unique and…

Banquet Darling – NOW

Good morning! My favorite name, Banquet Darling is back and this time they have brought a full album with them. “NOW” is the kind of record I wanted to spend some time with. There is so much energy running through…

Dan Szyller – Woman

Good evening, everyone! John Lennon’s classic masterpiece “Woman” is one of those songs I connect to a memory. Years ago, it was the only song I used to sing to my wife. So hearing it brought back memories and warmth.…

Sarah Brunner – Sarah Brunner EP

Sarah Brunner just hit my radar and I’m excited to write about her self-titled EP. I went into these five songs without knowing much about her, and by the end, I was already thinking I needed to hear more. The…

Categories: EPs Indie Folk REVIEWS

Chatterless – DECUMANUS

Chatterless landed on my radar a few weeks ago with his new release “DECUMANUS” and I spent some time with it last night before deciding to write this review. I also went through a few of his previous releases, which…