Tag: REVIEWS
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Miša Blam – Profesoru, S Ljubavlju (To Professor, With Love) 12″ (Discom)
Today, we have the privilege to write a few lines about one of the most important records in recent years. In times when the jazz music scene has been saturated by overly produced releases by artists and orchestras who favor complexity over the soul and feel, this particular piece of art arrives just in time…
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Matare – When Alone
Matare returns with another fascinating piece of work that further showcases his tremendous dedication to the craft. Hot off the heels of “Into The Sea,” a magnificent ode to the sea, “When Alone” acts as an adequate continuation of his previous works yet somehow reveals a fresh, improved, and exciting sound that vividly showcases Matare’s…
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Stone Sea – Ad Astra
Several days ago, the outstanding Spanish trio Stone Sea released a brand-new full-length album that already stands as a top contender for one of the finest albums of the year. Written, composed, recorded, and produced over a couple of years, “Ad Astra” not only sums up their collective creativity, skills, talent, experience, and knowledge but…
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Che Arthur – Describe This Present Moment LP
If you’ve been hanging around Thoughts Words Action for a while, you know I have a massive amount of respect for those musicians who live and breathe the craft, regardless of whether they’re playing a stadium arena or a packed basement. Today, we’re looking at a veteran of the Chicago scene who embodies that spirit…
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The Ghostly Pulse – Oh Heavy Rain
It doesn’t happen often that we stumble upon a song so profound, emotional, and cinematic as “Oh Heavy Rain.“ As a project solely operated by Nik Nova, a Cologne-based songwriter, composer, musician, and producer, The Ghostly Pulse’s latest song exemplifies his dedication to the craft right from the initial notes and beats. It invites you…
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Bleach Dreamer – Paradise Cove
The dream pop scene has been on the rise in recent years, with many artists and bands delivering only the finest tunes. Bleach Dreamer is one of those brilliant music outlets that proves dream pop can still sound fresh, unique, innovative, and exciting, and all that while exploring and implementing fundamental elements of the genre.…
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Gabriel Moonlight Goes Full Neon Goth On “Fishnet Stockings”
If you’re even slightly into dark, artsy, dance-floor weirdness, Gabriel Moonlight is about to be your new obsession. The 22-year-old Maidenhead native is still fresh in the game, barely a couple months into releases, and he’s already pulling radio spins across Europe, the UK, and the US. Not bad for a guy who makes avant-garde…
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Andrew Schneider – Astonish Me
The music scene has thrived in the last couple of years, with many brilliant artists and bands delivering some of the finest works. However, we rarely stumble upon music outlets that know how to write, compose, arrange, and produce complex, meaningful, and enchanting songs that stand out from anything you could possibly hear in the…
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I, Captain Released New Album “Turntable”
On January 1, 2026, I, Captain, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Pete Rogers, released its third full-length album, “Turntable.” This independent release features nine tracks described as a nostalgic, lo-fi tribute to the 1970s. Rogers handled all aspects of the record, from writing and performing to production. The album is anchored by two standout singles:…
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I Forget Myself – An Exception
As you already know, the contemporary rock scene offers many brilliant artists and bands whose music often resonates with memorable moments, but those music outlets rarely manage to retain that essence from start to finish. Thankfully, there are artists like I Forget Myself who know how to do it properly, without ever sounding predictable, repetitive,…
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Books Of Moods – Fashion Romance
If you paid attention to our writings last year, you had a chance to read a few lines about Books Of Moods, an outstanding French band based in Paris. Their music shines with numerous qualities rarely found in modern indie bands nowadays, thanks to their exceptional songwriting, composing, arranging, and producing abilities. “Fashion Romance,” their…
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Hollow Shift – Reload EP
Whether you love it or not, you have to admit that the darkwave scene sounds better than ever. There are numerous artists and bands doing incredible work, with their albums, extended plays, and singles resonating with many brilliant ideas and outstanding musicianship. If you paid close attention to our pages in the last couple of…
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