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Review: Daniela Releases Genre Blending New Single ‘Bésame’
There are some songs that arrive like a carefully planned statement. ‘Bésame’ is not one of those songs — and that’s exactly the point. Released on 5th February 2026, Daniela’s latest single feels more like a raised eyebrow across a dancefloor than a press-ready proclamation. It flirts, it loops, it refuses to over-explain itself. Built from warm guitar strokes, soft percussion, and hypnotic rhythmic cycles, ‘Bésame’ thrives in that delicious grey area between intention and i
Feb 12


‘Love Sound’ marks a significant milestone for Dace Silina, not only as her debut English-language single, but as a clear articulation of her artistic identity
‘ Love Sound’ marks a significant milestone for Dace Silina, not only as her debut English-language single, but as a clear articulation of her artistic identity. Self-written and developed organically, the track reflects an artist stepping into new linguistic and emotional territory with confidence and care. Rather than overreaching, Silina allows the song to unfold naturally, guided by instinct and emotional clarity. The production, crafted alongside Gints Stankevics, favour
Feb 11


Energy Whores Confront Collapse with ‘Arsenal of Democracy’
There’s no mistaking the tension running through Arsenal of Democracy, the latest album from New York avant-electro project Energy Whores. From its opening moments, the record refuses comfort. It hums, pulses, advances. It doesn’t invite you in so much as ask what you’re doing here — and whether you’ve been paying attention… Led by Carrie Schoenfeld, Energy Whores has always operated in a space between art-rock, electronic experimentation, and political provocation. But Arsen
Feb 11


“Anthony” Sees City Flowers Turn Grit and Groove into Gold!
Nottingham based band City Flowers recently released a new single called “Anthony” which brings gritty guitar riffs, bouncing bass lines reminiscent of Queen's iconic riffs, and some incredible resonating vocals from band frontier Mollie Ralph. This single immediately makes you want to dance along and head-bang as the bass and guitar intensify. From the first crash of drums and heavy guitar work, “Anthony” screams to listeners that it isn’t meant to be background music, it’s
Feb 10


chinachinachina’s ‘dive in / breathe out’ is a debut album defined by patience, depth, and emotional architecture
dive in / breathe out is a debut album defined by patience, depth, and emotional architecture. Málaga-based trio chinachinachina craft a body of work that resists urgency, allowing feeling to unfold at its own pace. Blending dream rock, contemporary R&B, electronic textures, and rhythmic fragments of jungle and drum & bass, the album exists in a space that feels unanchored to genre or geography — immersive, understated, and deeply intentional. The record is structured as two
Feb 10


Ava Renn’s debut album Lightning Child arrives fully charged, crackling with urgency, self-knowledge, and a refusal to soften its edges
This is not a cautious introduction; it’s a statement made at full volume. Across ten tracks, Renn moves confidently between raw rock, alt-pop abrasion, and moments of stark emotional stillness, crafting a record that feels lived-in rather than constructed. The result is an album that pulses with physical energy while remaining emotionally precise — a rare balance for a debut. Instagram , X , TikTok , Spotify , YouTube , Website Recorded over nine intense days with a five-pie
Feb 9


FREE/MAN’s reinterpretation of ‘Redemption Song’ is guided by reverence rather than reinvention
FREE/MAN’s reinterpretation of ‘Redemption Song’ is guided by reverence rather than reinvention… Approaching Bob Marley’s classic as a dialogue rather than a statement, Charlie Freeman strips the song back to its emotional core, allowing its message of liberation and spiritual resilience to breathe through his own alt-soul and rock-inflected lens. The result is intimate, grounded, and quietly powerful. Freeman’s arrangement avoids excess. Acoustic textures sit front and centr
Feb 8


‘Better’ captures Clyde the Band at their most emotionally direct, pairing 90s-inspired alternative rock textures with savvy songwriting that cuts close to lived experience
‘Better’ captures Clyde the Band at their most emotionally direct, pairing 90s-inspired alternative rock textures with savvy songwriting that cuts close to lived experience… The Los Angeles–based duo draw on distortion and melody in equal measure, crafting a track that feels raw without losing structure, vulnerable without collapsing into fragility. Instagram , TikTok , Spotify The song opens with guitar tones that immediately establish mood — thick, slightly abrasive, but me
Feb 8


The Softies marks a deliberate, quietly powerful turn for Molly Stone — an EP that leans into gentleness without relinquishing control
Known for balancing sweetness with sharp emotional insight, Stone strips back her sound here, allowing intimacy and restraint to take centre stage. Rather than framing softness as fragility, The Softies presents it as a conscious artistic choice: measured, intentional, and deeply assured. Sonically rooted in folk and acoustic pop traditions, the EP favours clarity over ornamentation. Arrangements remain sparse but considered, creating space for Stone’s voice to guide each tra
Feb 8


‘Too Alive’ captures Georgia Nicole at her most direct and emotionally exposed, transforming personal struggle into a heavy rock anthem that thrives on contrast
‘Too Alive’ captures Georgia Nicole at her most direct and emotionally exposed, transforming personal struggle into a heavy rock anthem that thrives on contrast — between vulnerability and power, isolation and collective release. Originally conceived as a piano ballad, the song’s evolution into a full-bodied rock track mirrors its thematic arc: quiet internal conflict expanding outward into something communal and cathartic. The track opens with tension rather than immediacy,
Feb 6


‘Get Ready’ finds Katie Dauson leaning confidently into the raw, kinetic joy of rock and roll, blending blues grit and rockabilly swagger into a track that feels both classic and personally charged
Known for her genre-fluid approach, Katie Dauson here distils her influences into something immediate and propulsive — a song that moves with purpose while carrying emotional weight beneath its bright exterior. From the opening moments, ‘Get Ready’ establishes its momentum through driving rhythm guitar and punchy percussion. The groove is restless but controlled, echoing the energy of 70s rock while remaining grounded in modern production. Dauson’s decision to introduce harmo
Feb 5


‘Fresh Air’ captures Will Foulke at a moment of release — musically buoyant, rhythmically alive, and confident in his evolving identity as a songwriter and producer
Built around funk-driven grooves and blues-rooted guitar work, the track feels immediate and open, living up to its title not just in theme, but in motion. There’s a sense of physical momentum here, a forward drive that reflects an artist stepping fully into his stride… Recorded and produced at Truphonic Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, ‘Fresh Air’ benefits from a tight, organic sound. The rhythm section locks into a groove that feels loose but controlled, giving the tr
Feb 4
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