2024

Cindered Heart’s New Single “Queen of Decay” Takes Back the Crown

Have you ever listened to a song that is curated with such passion that it just overflows with emotion and creativity? It’s quite endearing and the passion somehow gets to you through the harmonies. “Queen of Decay” quite literally feels and sounds like a mixture of everything Cindered Heart is known for. A resounding rhythm, […]

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Gianfranco GFN Takes You Back with “Me After You”

Once you hit play, you instantly get brought back to nostalgia city. There’s something about its beat and overall sound that screams late nineties to early 2000s, but it still appeals up to this day. The structure and lyrics are simple yet memorable as it is quite literally about love, a theme that will never

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Mainstreet Brings a Slice of Heartland Rock From Norway on Their Tracks of Fire, Vol. 1 EP

When asked in regards to why I’ve been a critic for so long and with how exactly did I garner the longevity I have now as a media critic, I like to point out that a critic’s job is to present a perspective, and mine has a very unique value as a pansexual nonbinary Asian

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SimplyRich Will Get You “falling again” On His New EP

Let’s start in medias res when it comes to this review. I’ve just finished listening to three songs I was listening to prior to checking out the new falling again from Georgia-based RNB and hip-hop auteur SimplyRich, those two songs being Witchy by Kaytranada and a cover of Tamia’s So Into You on triple j.

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Zarooni Hits the Road with “Traffic”

Simple, yet well-crafted. This melodic single seizes your attention instantly, and at the same time puts you at ease with over a one-minute instrumental at the near end. “Traffic” is used as a double meaning, which honestly makes perfect sense. You’re instantly hit with catchy fills similar to lofi, but captures the indie-pop essence. Zarooni’s

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Blossoming Brings The Rawness With His Newest EP, Rest Your Heart

I think we’ve already heard artists talk about mental health way too much to the point that it has become a cultural phenomenon. It has been used excessively, and a lot of artists have profited by creating songs about this culture. But in my opinion, blossoming‘s “Rest Your Heart” EP is as natural and raw

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“Fresh Wind Blowing” is also a Fresh New Banger from Paul Cafcae

This has all the potential of taking part in a movie soundtrack during a wild-goose chase, either from the point of view of the pursuer or the quarry. Either way, this song is catchy, and it’s got a nice, energetic feel to it. Imagine this being played at a small gig with everyone having a

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A Trip Down Memory Lane: House of Mirrors by Pete Price

House of Mirrors is a track from Pete Price’s sophomore album, Pictures in Time. Let’s do a deep dive on this track and read why House of Mirrors is and will be a timeless classic. The track started with this old soul vibe mainly because of the main progression. That twangy guitar lick accompanied by

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