“Stay Love” by Lewis Capaldi
“Stay Love” arrives as a bonus track on Survive, and it quickly reveals itself as the emotional core of the project. While much of the EP leans into heavier and more dynamic instrumentation, this track pulls everything inward. It is subdued, intimate, and strikingly unpolished in a way that feels intentional rather than unfinished. The […]
“Bullet Trains” by Audra Watt
“You’re too old to be a rock star,” is a phrase that is often said by those on the periphery of the music industry. I wouldn’t be surprised if age is a factor that stops many people from ever pursuing their dreams as a musician. It sure isn’t stopping Audra Watt, who released her first […]
“The Hope and The Hurt” by The Przmatics
The Hope and The Hurt is the latest album by Chicago-based The Przmatics. The band brings to fruition producer Mike Pryzgoda’s artistic vision as a musician and composer. As a producer, Pryzgoda has worked with a number of Chicago bands of all genres – the influence from this line of work clearly pays off in […]
“Jersey Girl” (Feat. King Dev) by Super Saiyan Jay
Super Saiyan Jay’s new single, “Jersey Girl,” (Aug. 9), featuring King Dev, is the musical equivalent to driving your car during a hot summer day with the windows open. An ode to Jersey girls, Jay exudes positive vibes through the track. Whether it is his “sunny” beats, or the celebratory nature of his lyrics, “Jersey […]
“Pull Me Down” by ARI TAHAN
Ari Tahan’s soulful voice and enticing penmanship will leave you wanting more. Influenced by contemporary female artists like Avril Lavigne and Adele, the up-and-coming artist from Surrey is a force to be reckoned with. Her first single of the year–titled “Lights Down”–was listed by the BBC as “Track of the Week” earlier this year, and […]
“Aurora” by Kin Tonik
Lofi music is a genre that’s blown up over these last few years. What defines it is more of a feeling than a dictionary definition, a feeling of rainy days, sitting idly and just thinking. Kin Tonik hopes to accomplish a similar exploration of thought with their newest EP, Aurora. Dreamy piano lines accompanied by […]
Artist Interview: “Confession Tapes” by Fivesideddice
Q: Were there any events in your life that inspired Confession Tapes? FiveSidedDice: Definitely. Many personal events throughout the years of my life have played a defining role in my music, often seeping through the cracks of my writing and compositional work. I intend to allow it to do so more frequently in future. Feels […]