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Everyone is being called genre-defying today, but trust me, Von LaRae is the real deal. The queer solo vocal singer from Indianapolis, IN, bridges the gap between R&B and bedroom pop, all while offering atmospheric music at the very core. Indiana-based vocalist, producer, and dancer Von LaRae has released “The […]
Silent Runners will release their new album “Statues & Ornaments” on June 3rd, 2022 on Cold Transmission Music. “Statues & Ornaments” shows a slight shift in direction for Silent Runners. Featuring a heavier emphasis on post-punk influences and more drum-driven songs, without compromising the iconic mix of synths, guitars, and deep vocals the band became known for. You can find out […]
Leading up to the release of the new Blutengel album “Erlösung – The Victory of Light” on July 16, the multi-talented band led by vocalist and songwriter Chris Pohl and Ulrike Goldmann unveil their new single ‘Wie Sand’ today! ‘Wie Sand’ impressively manifests a more quiet and fragile aspect of Ulrike while shining in an irresistible ’80s aesthetic. In the accompanying music […]
CVLT: Hello, Demetrius! Growing up, was music always a big part of your life? Can you recall your first ever musical experience? Greetings Baldo, and thank you for having me! Well, back when I was young, you had some pretty good music on TV/radio, you know, they played songs from […]
OIEE is the colorful electronic solo project of Bence Kocsis launched in 2019. He is a well-known name in the Hungarian underground music scene as a producer-songwriter, organizer, multimedia artist, the host of live impro electronic music series ‘WOPO-WOPO’, and leading singer of bands Saverne and Window. OIEE’s main genres […]
From a quiet university city in Western Poland, Izzy and the Black Trees bring raw punk energy, noisy psych guitar riffs, strong beats, and feisty melodies. After spending some time in London developing her songwriting skills, Izabela Izzy Rekowska founded Izzy and the Black Trees in 2018. Izzy and the […]
For nearly a decade as a music journalist, I’ve been fortunate enough to witness the evolution of countless bands and artists. Now I’m thrilled to share a few thoughts on “A Tiger Walks The Streets” by the British post-punk band Supercaan. Describing Supercaan’s music to the average passerby is impossible, […]
The Canadian duo, comprised of vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Jayem and bassist/guitarist Ricky 100, has been on a roll, releasing a string of excellent tracks, the last being “there.” Wotts shared 6 releases in 2023, capping off a year with record-breaking numbers, including over 100K streams for their “Garden” EP released in June. Since we were extremely curious to find […]
Hooooooooooly shit. Every once in a while, when reviewing albums, I encounter something truly beautiful. While wading through all the repetitive albums out there, I came across a real gem. This time, that diamond is The Neuromaniacs’ latest, and what a diamond it is! The Neuromaniacs came out of nowhere […]
Charming things come in small packages. Midwave Breaks is a two-piece independent alternative rock band from New Zealand. It is a modern take on the soundtrack of their youth – epitomized by ’80s-’90s alternative rock/pop – evoking hints of Springsteen. They are based in Tauranga and comprise multi-instrumentalist Bruce Conlon […]