Author: Helena Lynch
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Evolution Without Loss: The Ingrid on Growing Up and Staying True to Themselves
After their debut single “Limerence,” the band The Ingrid give us a reason to talk about them – and, pleasantly, that reason is the release of their new track “Mother.” And, to be honest, it’s exactly what you need for a thoughtful evening. If you thought that modern music is all about algorithms and loud…
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The New Release “Last December” by Sasha Sky is Attracting Attention
Northern England may become warmer by a few degrees thanks to the vanilla vocal of the singer and author of songs Sasha Sky. Her seventh single “Last December” is an open letter about grief, touching on the theme of how a partner forces to make a decision, depriving of the possibility to choose independently, leaving…
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Paradoxes of Grief, Love and Motherhood: “Wearing My Heart On My Sleeve” – New Album by Katrine Schmidt
“I’d probably say my songwriting ranges from dreamy poetry to rather banal ‘heart-rhymes-with-pain’ lyrics,” Katrine Schmidt smiles, talking about her new album “Wearing My Heart On My Sleeve” the release of which is scheduled for February 13. Usually I start reviews with some kind of metaphor, but this time there was no need for it…
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Love as a Trap: Brett Ryder Shares His Most Personal Story in “Undone”
Atlanta musician Brett Ryder releases his most personal track yet –“Undone.” It is an explosive blend of alternative rock and pop rock with a raw, nervous sound that grabs you from the very first seconds. No gloss here – only exposed emotions and honesty on the edge. But the main thing is the meaning. “Undone”…
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Basciville Romanticize the Unattainable in Their New Single “Saintmaking”
Indie rock fans will be pleasantly surprised by the new single from the Irish folk-rock duo Basciville, “Saintmaking.” Filled with lyrical introspection and quiet determination, “Saintmaking” shows how the Wexford brothers romanticize the unattainable. With rich instrumentation, soaring vocals, and a gradually building momentum, the song wrestles with distraction, alienation, and abrupt behavior in the life one has chosen.…
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“Already Know” by Amber Nicholson: the Hazy Zone of New Feelings
Singer and songwriter Amber Nicholson combines soul, blues and jazz in her tracks, turning to themes of breakups, silence and the ability to move on. In February she released a fiery single in the spirit of Americana‑soul with blues guitars and warm, confident vocals – “Already Know”. In this song she remains in that very…
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“Everyone now has an opportunity to become my friend” – Revelations from Michael Soul
Two Grand Prix at age 12, a music producer and artist whose mini-album “Inside” became №1 in the charts, a compliment from the Eurovision winner on live broadcast, relocations and endless hours of work – all of this fits into one person’s biography. Michael Soul has been writing songs since the age of nine, and…
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“Diabolical Stranger”: Sara Diana’s Hypnotic Mix of Danger and Desire
At 17, Sara Diana loves to pour her feelings into crazy little works of art for people to enjoy. Her new single “Diabolical Stranger” is an energetic, dance track balancing on the edge of poetry and a Los Angeles nightclub on Halloween. The energetic pop track tells the story of a dangerous attraction.The song was…
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“Sinking”: a lyrical puzzle that marks a new chapter for Cameron Dallas
Cameron Dallas shares his new track “Sinking” – a completely unexpected turn – definitely the least “dance” song in his repertoire, but what is certain is that it’s beautiful. It’s a kind of lyrical puzzle, strangely complex, yet still pleasant to listen to. Perhaps that’s why “Sinking” instantly became Cameron’s most popular work – a track where he sounds…
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Treasure from Madagascar: Harena on Pop-Soul, Groove, and his Debut EP “Feel It Again”
Joyful groove, vintage sound, and unfiltered sincerity – that’s what Harena is all about. The young artist from the region between Upper Savoy and Geneva has found his own formula: pop plus soul, live instruments plus honest stories, groove plus soulfulness. The result is a warm, feel‑good sound. The debut EP “Feel It Again”, released on…
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