Day: August 14, 2026

  • LVSA Brings 1980s Nostalgia Into the Present on Afterlight

    There is something immediately appealing about music that knows exactly what era it wants to evoke. On Afterlight, Colorado-based synth-pop artist LVSA takes the sounds, atmosphere, and emotional character of the 1980s and gives them a modern setting. The five-track EP is nostalgic without feeling stuck in the past, combining synth-pop, synthwave, electronic pop, and…

  • Cheryl Craigie Brings a Timeless Message of Unity to “What’s Going On”

    Cheryl Craigie Brings a Timeless Message of Unity to “What’s Going On”

    Some songs manage to remain relevant long after their original release, and Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On is one of them. More than five decades after the original appeared, Cheryl Craigie takes on the classic with a version that respects its message while allowing her own voice and interpretation to come through. What I appreciate…

  • Rosabell Finds Her Power in Self-Love on “Flowers”

    Rosabell Finds Her Power in Self-Love on “Flowers”

    There is something quietly powerful about Flowers, the standout track from Nigerian-Canadian artist Rosabell’s debut EP, In Bloom. Rather than treating self-love as a loud declaration, Rosabell approaches it with softness and honesty, turning a personal realisation into something that feels deeply relatable. The song captures that moment when you finally understand that love, recognition,…

  • FiveSidedDice Turns Pain and Resilience Into Punk Energy on Kintsugi

    FiveSidedDice Turns Pain and Resilience Into Punk Energy on Kintsugi

    There is something immediately appealing about Kintsugi, the latest EP from South African multi-genre project FiveSidedDice. It is short, energetic, and doesn’t waste time getting to the point. The project opens with a burst of punk rock intensity before gradually becoming more reflective, creating a surprisingly emotional journey across its songs. Written, composed, and produced…

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