Music Reviews

Delta of Venus has returned with their second single, “Intertwined b/w Intertwined (Acoustic),” and it’s a fascinating expansion of their sonic identity. Following the critical success of their debut “Disengaged b/w Slipping,” the band now leans deeper into their experimental instincts, crafting a dual-track release that plays with expectation while deepening their emotional and atmospheric …

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Oxyzine’s latest single, “what it means to lose,” is not just a song—it’s a visceral, emotional outcry. Released on May 9th, 2025, this raw and haunting track reflects the artist’s deep frustration and heartbreak in response to the ongoing deportation of innocent citizens, legal residents, and undocumented migrants in the United States. It’s a protest …

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In his debut single “Rise Above,” Phoenix-based singer-songwriter and painter Allan Jamisen opens the door to his artistic world with warmth, introspection, and a quietly powerful message. As the first track from his forthcoming album Life Lessons, this song serves as a mission statement for Jamisen’s creative vision: turning pain into purpose, and hate into …

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With their latest single “Circle of Doubt”, Illinois-based blues-rock mystics Rosetta West have once again proven that their brand of musical storytelling exists in a realm entirely their own. Released on Beltane, the ancient Celtic holiday marking the return of light and life, the track offers something far more shadowy: a meditation on spiritual fatigue, …

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In an era where pop often leans toward polished perfection, The Burbs return with something far more unsettling — and far more honest. Their latest single, “There’s No Time For Presents”, isn’t just a song; it’s an emotional confrontation, the kind of track that leaves you feeling winded in the best way. Hailing from Bells …

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In a world that often feels oversaturated with polished pop formulas and digital perfection, The Dinosaur’s Skin, a delightfully offbeat duo from Taiwan, delivers a refreshingly organic, genre-blending sound that is as unexpected as it is unforgettable. Their latest single—“The Dinosaur’s Skin”—released April 4th via forgood music, is not only the namesake of the band, …

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In the crowded world of indie and progressive rock, it’s not often that an artist circles back to their earlier work not out of nostalgia, but from a genuine desire to give their songs a second life. That’s exactly what Jaime’s Tone, the Paris-based project led by Jacques M., has done with the release of …

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With his latest instrumental release, “Hanami,” French-based composer and musician Mark J. Soler captures something rarely preserved in music: a moment of stillness so pure and fleeting it usually escapes us. Inspired by a spring walk through the cherry blossom-filled Arboretum near Versailles, Hanami is as much a soundscape as it is a memory set …

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With the release of “Window”, the artist known as Donna Spelling (the alter ego of songwriter and composer Yoav Chorev) steps beyond the bounds of genre and dives into something deeply human: the struggle to face the day. At its heart, “Window” is a tender, hauntingly beautiful song about helping a friend out of bed—a …

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