Category: REVIEWS
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OCCULTRA – Heart Of The Hunter
The synthwave scene has been thriving in recent years, with numerous artists and bands delivering exceptional tunes and releases. At times, it seems like the scene is more alive than it was many decades ago when it first emerged. However, due to an overwhelming appearance of so many music outlets, synthwave may seem a bit…
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ALLEY (The Band) – The Release (Now It’s Over)
“The Release (Now it’s over)” is the debut standalone single by ALLEY (the band), an up-and-coming quartet based on the South Coast of the UK. It’s one of those tracks that immediately wraps around your listening apparatus and transports you to a completely different realm, while simultaneously demonstrating a tremendous experience of the entire band.…
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The Zaramutas – Big Steps
Given the current state of the world, the music scene needs politically charged music more than ever. Good music has always been a catalyst for social change, and these are the moments when The Zaramutas’ new single comes in handy. “Big Steps“ carries everything you ever needed from a proper alternative rock banger. Captivating vocal…
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Hermetic Delight – Vagabond Melodies
Hermetic Delight’s new release, Vagabond Melodies, is the audio equivalent of throwing a dart at a map and just driving until the gas tank runs empty. This record doesn’t follow any logical instructions, because it carries nine songs born purely out of instinct and suspended moments, like the random, perfect pictures you take on a…
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Caleb Nichols – Stone Age Is Back
Let’s just get straight to it, Caleb Nichols is not playing around. His third solo album, Stone Age Is Back, is a full-on, fascinating deep-dive into what it actually feels like to be alive right now, in this moment when everything feels like it’s accelerating toward a cliff edge. Forget your standard breakup albums because…
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Anana Kaye – Cordelia
A Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Anana Kaye, has recently released a fine piece of sonic artistry that immediately penetrates your ears, grabs you by the collar, and transports you to a completely different universe, built upon brilliant ideas and outstanding orchestrations. “Cordelia” is her second piece of work this year, representing a debut single from “Are You…
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Liz Hogg – Goodbye World Hello Something
Goodbye World Hello Something by Liz Hogg tells you the whole story before you even drop the needle. It’s the soundtrack for that moment when you decide you are done with the old nonsense, take a huge breath, and step out into whatever is coming up next. A comprehensive collection of marvelous songs about getting…
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“Poems About Love And Punk Rock” By Joe McNally (Earth Island Books)
Let’s cut the noise for a second. We all know the legendary stories of ’90s punk, the stadium tours, the multi-platinum records, the endless, chaotic energy that seemed to define a couple of generations. But what happens when the volume finally drops? What happens when the tour van breaks down for the last time, and…
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“You Can’t Cheat Karma: The Punk Quiz Book” By Martin Punktilious (Earth Island Books)
Let’s be honest, there’s a lot of fluff out there that claims to test your punk rock knowledge. You pick up a book, breeze through questions about the three chords in “Blitzkrieg Bop,” and walk away feeling smug but totally unchallenged. Forget that noise. The moment I got my hands on You Can’t Cheat Karma:…
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Gudness – We’re All Good
“We’re All Good” is the latest piece of sonic artistry by Gudness, an outstanding English band based in Leicester. It’s their second standalone single in 2025, serving as an appropriate follow-up to “In This House,” a critically acclaimed extended play released earlier this year that you should also check out as soon as possible. Right…
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Kath And The Kicks – Wild Side
If you’re looking for some fresh, unique, powerful rock music, look no further. Kath and The Kicks have unleashed a new piece of sonic artistry that will unquestionably appeal to your ears if you’re looking for catchy, memorable, hypnotic vocal harmonies, abrasive riffs, and powerful beats. “Wild Side” is their first piece of work this…
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Chaidura – Heaven
“Heaven” is the latest release by Chaidura, an excellent artist based in London, England. It’s his sixth piece of work in 2025, arriving after many excellent standalone singles such as “Flower,” “Cotton Candy,” “John Whiskers,” “VIP Letdown Party,” and critically acclaimed extended play called “Temple Paradise.” Written during a period of deep self-doubt, the track…
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