Music Reviews

For Old Time’s Sake – Together

Mark your calendars for 30th April 2025—the day Together, the latest single from For Old Time’s Sake, makes its debut. For longtime listeners, this release is more than just another song—it’s a defining moment for the Perth-based band, signaling a new era of creativity and commitment. Together stands as a heartfelt tribute to friendship, unity, …

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The Pulltops – Rise or Fall Review

Milwaukee-based duo The Pulltops return with Rise or Fall, a powerful alt-rock anthem that captures the spirit of resilience in difficult times. Built on infectious hooks and driving energy, the song feels both deeply personal and universally relatable—a rallying cry for anyone facing doubt, stress, or uncertainty. From the very first chord, Rise or Fall …

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Seven Shades of Nothing – When The Lights Go Down

With the release of When The Lights Go Down, Seven Shades of Nothing— the vision of Australian songwriter and filmmaker James Cole—delivers a cinematic alt-rock single that blurs the line between song and film. At once atmospheric and deeply personal, it reflects on collapse, disillusionment, and the fragile hope that might surface in the quiet …

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Patrick Costello – Borderline: Chaos at the Border

When music confronts politics, it often carries the weight of both history and urgency. Patrick Costello’s Borderline: Chaos at the Border is one such work—an impassioned protest song that cuts through the noise with striking honesty, musical depth, and fearless critique. Originally released in 2021 and re-released in 2024, the single remains just as timely, …

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The Archduke – “Line of Fire” Single

Mark your calendars for September 4th, 2025, because that’s when The Archduke unveils Line of Fire—a single that feels both like a bold declaration and a carefully honed work of art. Hailing from Cambridge, The Archduke has been steadily carving out a sound that fuses introspection with irresistible energy, and Line of Fire stands as …

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Aylee – Slow Down: A Heartfelt Anthem for the Ones Still Figuring It Out

With her latest single Slow Down, Glasgow-based singer-songwriter and producer Aylee delivers what might be her most vulnerable and relatable work to date. The track, out September 18, 2025, is the third release from her upcoming EP An Existential Crisis, and it perfectly captures the bittersweet tension of growing up at a different pace than …

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23 Fields – The Mary Stanford (Eternal Father Strong To Save): A Haunting Tribute to Courage

There are songs that entertain, songs that comfort, and then there are songs that carry history on their shoulders. With their new release The Mary Stanford (Eternal Father Strong To Save), Hastings-based alternative folk outfit 23 Fields have crafted a piece of music that does all three. More than just a track, it is a …

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Personal Column – Lost & Found 1981-1985: Rediscovering a Forgotten Gem

Every so often, music history offers us a second chance. For Liverpool band Personal Column, that chance comes four decades late with the release of Lost & Found 1981-1985. This newly unearthed collection is more than a nostalgic throwback—it’s a reminder of how much brilliance can slip through the cracks of the industry. Formed in …

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