On their dreamy fourth album, the Lisbon-based multi-instrumentalists Beautify Junkyards plunge down a vortex that falls somewhere between breezy Tropicalia, icy electronica and psychedelic dream-pop. The multi-talented Beautify Junkyards - new member Martinez on vocals, singer and keyboardist Joao Branco Kyron, guitarist and synth player Joao Moreira, bassist Sergue Ra, … [Read more...] about Beautify Junkyards: Cosmorama – Review
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Goat Girl: On All Fours – Album Review
Goat Girl have demonstrated their musical maturity with their sophomore album, On All Fours. Full of grungy, post-punk soundscapes, On All Fours is an interesting record to say the least. Musically, it feels both nostalgic and refreshing at the same time, as though you’ve heard some of the material before but with enough new content to keep you interested. However, … [Read more...] about Goat Girl: On All Fours – Album Review
1st Base Runner: All Thoughts – Single Review
1st Base Runner builds and brooding yet intriguing 80s indie-goth atmosphere on the debut single, All Thoughts. Austin TX-based electronic indie artist 1st Base Runner - aka Tim Husmann - really has a knack for building varied and interesting soundscapes. New single All Thoughts is taken from upcoming album Seven Years of Silence and really does a good job of introducing us … [Read more...] about 1st Base Runner: All Thoughts – Single Review
Lil Skies: Unbothered – Album Review
Whatever your opinion on Lil Skies’ music and his latest album Unbothered, it cannot be denied that the 22-year-old rapper and songwriter’s dedication, output and success is incredibly impressive. Encouraged from childhood to pursue rap by his dad whilst growing up in Pennsylvania, Lil Skies has returned with more music in 2021 with the release of his second studio album, … [Read more...] about Lil Skies: Unbothered – Album Review
Nonviolenze – Mirror – Single Review
Nonviolenze takes an introspective look at himself and asks the world to look, too, on the single and video for Mirror. Nonviolenze, aka singer-songwriter Shri Baratan, has never been one to shy away from some self-analysis and trying to better himself and others; this is exactly what new single Mirror is all about. It’s important for all of us to check in with ourselves … [Read more...] about Nonviolenze – Mirror – Single Review
Cassia: Powerlines – EP Review
Indie-pop band Cassia have taken time from their busy yet covid-affected touring schedule to create their new and personal EP, Powerlines. Empowering us with its natural feel-good impressions, the band’s charisma shines through and gives us something to smile about during lockdown. Their single Do Right which caught the eye of BBC, is clearly a vibrant song from the get-go … [Read more...] about Cassia: Powerlines – EP Review