Review & Press Interview: ‘Mood Swings’ by Marcus King
Mood Swings is a haunting, soul-deep record that hits more personal than any record currently out there. Marcus King doesn’t pull back addressing difficult subjects like depression, heartbreak, mental health issues, toxic love, etc. Inspired by King’s own soul searching journey, the album instead takes on a meditative approaching, transforming those sharp and difficult feelings […]
Review & Press Interview: ‘How Have You Been?’ by Giant Rooks
While Giant Rooks might have risen to fame in a relative short time, the band has existed for ten years. From the initial stage where they knew nothing about songwriting to the rock n roll experts with endless bangers, only the band knows about the journey they’ve gone through. From around 115 tracks, Giant Rooks […]
Review & Press Interview: “whole heart black” by Kate Peytavin
The 17-year-old Louisiana native has a special kind of vintage angst that pulsates new blood but at the same time, recalls haunting nostalgia. A mixture of mesmerizing, refreshing guitar grooves weave into her bitingly authentic lyricism, Kate Peytavin charms you into an illusively intimate world of sounds. “Whole heart black” sees her in new exhilarating […]
Review & Press Interview: ‘MJW1‘ by Michael J. Woodard
Signed to Katy Perry’s Capitol Records imprint Unsub Records, Woodard first came to the public eyes as a finalist on American Idol. His debut EP is a collection of songs that introduces him as a solo artist, not only as he is now, but also representing the path that he has walked through. Growing up […]
Review & Press Interview: ‘Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees‘ by TALK
It’s easy to feel spoiled by TALK when every song feels personal, as if they are written specially for the one who presses play. “In my head there’s supermodels. Four am and empty bottles. Hands are stained with old regrets. I cut the seams to sow the dress.” TALK sees through the plastic covers of […]
Review & Press Interview: ‘Just Because‘ by Claire Rosinkranz
“I just want to feel it all.” “Fully alive and conscious,” Claire Rosinkranz invites listeners into a kaleidoscopic world of emotions in her debut album. Fierce and chaotic, the Gen Z rising artist explores “all these crazy emotions from beautiful fun, carefree, sad and heartbroken” in her debut album Just Because. At times, sweet coolness […]
Review & Press Interview: ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess‘ by Chappell Roan
Camp is making a comeback through Chappell Roan. Flamboyant daydreams and bold makeups. Infectious groove screaming through the roof with lyrics that fill up an entire room. Roan’s drag-inspired aesthetic is giving the world a dreamy filter, in which those who broke our hearts got bitten by karma and all relationships were mended by joy. […]
Review & Press Interview: ‘Snow Angel ‘ by Renee Rapp
“Music is psychotic,” says Renee Rapp. She always imagined herself doing music, though most people know her through her characters in Mean Girls: The Movie and The Sex Live of College Girls. She said acting and songwriting were her biggest insecurities, yet the two talents have become a very important part of in her life. […]
Review & Press Interview: ‘Mirror ‘ by Lauren Spencer Smith
Lauren Spencer Smith entered the public eyes when her self-released “Fingers Crossed” became a sensation on TikTok. Her powerhouse vocal and dairy-style lyrics earned her many praises and comparisons with hit-makers like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, but as for Lauren, she has long been ready for the world to hear her voice. It’s like […]
Review & Press Interview: ‘How To Catch A Falling Knife ‘ by Gigi Perez
How To Catch A Falling Knife is a question about grief. Taking place in the aftermath of losing an ex-partner and a sister, Gigi Perez dives the innermost depth and weaves these question marks and stories into an EP. Animalistic and instinctive. How To Catch A Falling Knife isn’t loud in a way like rock […]