Anne Vanschothorst – RIFF

You know what is special about this new single “Riff”? It grew out of Anne Vanschothorst’s response to Bob Gramsma’s artwork Riff, PD#18245, and that simple idea is already enough to leave an impression before a single note begins. Once…

Shaded Houses – Family Trees

Family Trees de Shaded Houses Shaded Houses caught all of my attention with the new album “Family Trees” and it’s like a journey put together with real care instead of just five tracks placed next to each other. It’s one…

Categories: Albums Downtempo Dream Pop

Shasau – Alicante

Shasau is back with a new single called “Alicante” and it’s like a calm moment you can sit with for a while. The track moves at an easy pace and doesn’t try to rush anything. It lets the listener settle…

RYDE – Stop the Wheel

RYDE’s new single “Stop the Wheel” asks for time and attention. This is not built for loud moments or quick listens. It’s a song that works best when you lie back and let it move at its own pace. The…

Tony Frissore – Self Soothe

After a long day, some songs feel like noise. while others feel like a quiet place to sit for a while. Tony Frissore’s new track “Self Soothe” fits firmly in the second space. I played this track after spending hours…

Crabs & Feathers – Rarefaction

Crabs & Feathers shape a calm and inviting world on their new instrumental album “Rarefaction”. It’s an eleven-track ride that feels warm and the kind of project you can play in one go without ever wanting to skip anything. The…

Shasau – Taurine

I just found out about this duo Shasau and their music is already on repeat. There’s something quietly bold about their new single “Taurine”. The track starts with a simple idea, but instead of building it into something loud or…

Soek – We Were Taller Then

I wasn’t planning to write today, but this instrumental track left me no choice, it’s that good. Soek’s new release “We Were Taller Then” is like a quiet doorway back into childhood. The track leans into warm memories without forcing…

Categories: Downtempo REVIEWS Singles

FICMARO – Tidal Reflections

Tidal Reflections de FICMARO FICMARO’s debut LP “Tidal Reflections” feels like a breath of calm air in a world that rarely slows down. The album blends ambient tones, soft electronic rhythms and cinematic energy in a way that feels futuristic…

Heart Chain – Twinkles

Heart Chain’s new single “Twinkles” is an unique yet captivating track that feels both personal and nostalgic. From the opening moments, where bits of laughter and voices weave into the soundscape, you’re drawn into a world that feels alive with…

Josh Jensen – Eclectic Mementos

Josh Jensen’s new EP “Eclectic Mementos” feels like a bold step into a new chapter of his music. Known for his Americana roots, this time he leans into downtempo beats and electronic textures, creating a sound that feels modern and…

Eric Angelo Bessel – Scavengers

Eric Angelo Bessel’s new single “Scavengers” is a piece that stays in one place, yet somehow keeps pulling you in deeper the longer you listen. There’s no rush of energy, no big climaxes, it’s minimal and unwavering, almost like a…