Author: Alice Harper

The composition “Microfictions” by New York-based saxophonist and composer Alden Hellmuth is partly inspired by Anthony Braxton’s Ghost Trance Music-a concept in which large-scale improvisational structures are contained and unfolded within strict, almost architectural melodic forms. In “Microfictions” itself, this translates into a sense of live tension: shimmering, elastic percussion and a freely unfolding saxophone…

Andrew Cushin’s new single “Goodbye” reinforces his position as one of the most compelling young artists on the British music scene. Recorded across sessions in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Bahamas, and Wigan, the track immediately stands out with its raw, driving energy. A strong guitar riff sets the tone for a song that moves forward…

Minneapolis-based independent country artist Tyler Herwig has released his single “Halfway Home.” It explores the state between past and future-when the former version of yourself no longer works, but the new one has yet to take shape. It captures the feeling of moving without solid ground, somewhere halfway toward a “home” that has not yet…

The viral artist and Yamaha ambassador Taylor Felt returns with her new single “TANLINES,” in which she brings her “shadow side” into the light. Co-written by Taylor and Major Myjah, and executive produced by Deion Gill, the track unfolds as a vibrant disco-pop anthem driven by an euphoric synth lead. Beneath its glossy pop exterior…

Telephone Romeo is the project of producer and artist Alexi Skippare. The new track “Slippin” sounds like the perfect soundtrack for a long, hot summer: it carries a slow-burning sweetness, dense guitar riffs, and a hook that is instantly catchy and almost addictive. Alexi describes the track simply: sometimes you just have to stop controlling…

The single “VENUS/ADONIS” is a vibrant, energetic follow-up to March’s release “even in an ending” by Amelie Jat, a London-based singer-songwriter known for her cinematic sound and precise, narrative-driven lyricism. In this new work, she reveals another facet of her artistic evolution – louder, sharper, and more confident. “VENUS/ADONIS” feels like motion without pause: instead…

Hotel Leo is a synth-pop project by musician Steven Roper from Kansas City, Missouri. Their sound blends dream pop, indie rock, and lo-fi aesthetics, creating soft, melodic, and slightly dreamy compositions with an introspective tone. Over the past few years, the project has steadily developed its own identity, releasing music that introduces new ideas and…