Music Reviews

Andy Smythe – “Emergency”

With “Emergency,” Andy Smythe returns at full creative force, offering the first glimpse into his forthcoming 2026 album Quiet Revolution. The track is instantly memorable — a vibrant, catchy collision of quirky English pop/rock, Beatles-esque melodic warmth, and the spirited drive of classic rock. Smythe describes it as “The Proclaimers meets Chuck Berry,” and surprisingly, …

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RYDE – “Stop the Wheel”

Following their critically acclaimed debut single Winter, RYDE return with Stop the Wheel, a hauntingly cinematic exploration of modern isolation and emotional turbulence. The duo—Arran Glass (Apple of My Eye) and Brontë Shandë (currently touring Europe as lead vocalist with the Amy Winehouse Band)—continue to craft music that resonates in the quiet, introspective hours, blending …

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TWO TONNE MACHETE – “PIGS PIGS”

TWO TONNE MACHETE return with their latest incendiary single, PIGS PIGS, a fierce anthem confronting the escalating crackdown on protest and the policing of dissent across the UK. Fronted by Emily (vocals, guitar, keys) alongside Ro (bass), Thibaut (drums), and Mark (lead guitar), the band delivers a track that is both urgent and politically charged, …

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Hovercraft – “Blown Away”

Hovercraft closes their Bond-themed reconstruction trilogy with Blown Away, a raw, unfiltered collection of indie-punk tracks that resurrects the late 1990s energy of their vanished songwriter, Piers “Charlie Pepper” Wildman. Originally written in 1996 and left on degraded cassette tapes, lyric fragments, and memory, these 13 songs have been meticulously reconstructed in 2025. The result …

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Angel Aoba – “WILDFIRE”

Seattle-based hyperpop artist Angel Aoba returns with “WILDFIRE,” a heartfelt and emotionally charged single that captures the lingering effects of past love. Departing from earlier stylistic approaches, Aoba embraces a more pop-driven sound, blending modern melodic sensibilities with his signature auto-tuned vocals. The result is a track that feels both intimate and expansive, resonating with …

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Giuseppe Cucé – “21grammi”

Italian singer-songwriter Giuseppe Cucé returns with his introspective and emotionally charged single, “21grammi,” a standout track from his evocative album of the same name. Rooted in poetic realism, the song blends the rich tradition of Italian songwriting with contemporary indie-pop sensibilities, resulting in a cinematic soundscape that resonates far beyond its Mediterranean origins. “21grammi” explores …

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WILLIAM LOCKS – “BETTER OFF ALONE”

With his latest single “Better Off Alone,” William Locks delivers a poignant, emotionally resonant track that captures the complexity of relationships and the quiet courage required to walk away. Released on 28th November 2025, the song reflects a maturity in songwriting and vocal delivery that sets Locks apart as a rising voice in contemporary pop. …

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HIGHROAD NO. 28 – “THISTROUBLEDSOUL”

With “Thistroubledsoul,” Highroad No. 28 delivers a haunting and emotionally charged single that marks one of the band’s most compelling releases to date. Distributed worldwide via The Orchard (Sony Music), the track is a stunning re-emergence for the long-running Australian alternative rock project — a return defined by introspection, endurance, and raw artistic honesty. From …

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