ALBUM REVIEWS LATEST Album Review International New Music Sunrise Sunset by Ben Sinclair isn’t pitching this album as the second coming of indie Ian Ureta June 25, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Mystery of the Self by Brother Barnaby is that rare debut that doesn’t just gesture toward potential; it quietly fulfills it Ian Ureta June 24, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Ehson Hashemian’s Believe is emotionally devastating in a way that’s somehow also motivating Ian Ureta June 22, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Protected: Blunt Blade makes the bold choice to slow things down and ask for something deeper on Forgiveness Ian Ureta June 22, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Bank Statements by BobbyBullRun is motivational fuel wrapped in clean beats and sharper business bars Ian Ureta June 19, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music We Make Fire, They Make Smoke by Maverick Smith isn’t just worth a listen; it demands one Ian Ureta June 19, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music The Flashpot Moments’ “sillygoose” Has Your New Favorite Songs Kate Clarice Lee June 18, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music On The Edge by Heisenberg is a bold, no-holds-barred statement from five artists making music that hits hard and doesn’t let go Ian Ureta June 16, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Shara Strand’s Love Forever Is a Pop Album About the Most Radical Idea in the World: Loving Without Irony Ian Ureta June 14, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music “Gravity Sessions” Are Handpicked Favorites by Rosetta West Kate Clarice Lee June 10, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Chili Island by Chili Guys is a sun-drenched, feel-good album from a talented crew who just want you to smile, dance, and maybe call your dad Ian Ureta June 9, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE by Post Death Soundtrack reminds me that music doesn’t have to be tidy or catchy or algorithm-friendly Ian Ureta June 8, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Protected: There’s A Lot Unraveling In Alex Wellkers’ “reach the stars” Kate Clarice Lee June 7, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Velvet Coffin by Neverlyn isn’t here to fix anything. It’s here to validate the mess Ian Ureta June 7, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Preternatural Dreams by Matthew Shadley Band is just craftsmanship and conviction and a healthy respect for the listener’s intelligence Ian Ureta June 7, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Golden Fields of Sheffield by Leeds will give you all the space to love, remember, and dream Ada May Sacil June 5, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Emerge victorious with Brandon Mitchell’s newest inspiring album Gametime Ada May Sacil June 4, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Blueprint Tokyo’s Neon Circuits and the Mission of Hope is a well-crafted collection for the resilient and the hopeful Ada May Sacil June 1, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Attack of the Clout Chasers by Zach Tabori is like if someone made an elaborate pie chart about how everything is terrible, but did it in crayon, while on fire, and then turned it into a musical Ian Ureta May 31, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music GUS SEVENTY SEVEN’s NINE PATHS IN ONE DIRECTION is a grunge rock album you didn’t know you needed Ada May Sacil May 27, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Beautiful Lies by Eric Sleeper is a grunge-laced therapy session for the hopelessly disappointed Ian Ureta May 23, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Manu Chevalier’s “Planet Groove from Marseille” Is A Disco Must-Have Kate Clarice Lee May 21, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Butterfly by Starchild is offering something most albums are too scared to: sincerity Ian Ureta May 17, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music MUSIC FOR MY FRIENDS by Geoff Westen dares to be fun, melodic, dramatic, and genuine Ian Ureta May 14, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Gus Defelice actually understands what makes the world-ending feel like something, and The Sound of Inevitability soundtracks that well Ian Ureta May 4, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music MTVKID is a messy, beautiful scream into the void. Play it loud Ian Ureta April 30, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Canary Complex’ Album “A Whisper of Spring” Radiates Elegance Kate Clarice Lee April 27, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Paul Cogley’s The Silent Sea is less “an album” and more “a meticulously crafted emotional gut-punch” Ian Ureta April 27, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Pourquoi? 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And the animals are listening Ian Ureta April 25, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Fu Lai by Yudes won’t just move you; it might actually change how you hear everything else Ian Ureta April 23, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Saline absolutely refuses to be ignored. It won’t let you Ian Ureta April 21, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Cat’s Game by Eric Schroeder is the sound of an artist tossing his inner monologue into the nearest amp and letting it scream Ian Ureta April 20, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Hey Man, “Slow Progress” Is Still Progress Kate Clarice Lee April 16, 2025 1 Album Review International New Music All At Sea doesn’t just show off; it feels Ian Ureta April 15, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music The duality is the point of Undertow Ian Ureta April 13, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Culinary Vendetta isn’t weird for weird’s sake Ian Ureta April 10, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Galaxy of Punks is a universe Ian Ureta April 5, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music A Non-Traditional Gem: “Inclusions” by Minorarc Kate Clarice Lee April 5, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Dozenz Returns with Their New Album ‘Be Someone’ Ian Ureta April 1, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music If you’re a fan of introspective folk and beautifully restrained songwriting, Beloved is essential listening Ian Ureta April 1, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music “If Seven Was a Number” Makes You Question Everything Kate Clarice Lee March 21, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Nothing But Love In Terra Renae’s “All I Have” Kate Clarice Lee March 15, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Nightfall by Apex4X frankly does not give a single damn about being liked. Ian Ureta March 13, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music “RELIVE” Is Everything Under The Sun In Good ‘Ol Fashioned Rock N’ Roll Kate Clarice Lee March 13, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Drifting Intervals and music to dissociate to Ian Ureta March 12, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Hit play. Stand As A Rock. And Stand Tall Ian Ureta March 11, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Guess Pre’s “Clarity” Is Both Thoughtful and Performative Kate Clarice Lee March 10, 2025 0 Album Review International New Music Telekinetic: the sound of beautiful things falling apart in slow motion. 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