London-born folk artist Seth Tabatznik  returns with his sophomore album, 'Awakening Embers', anchored by the stirring focus track ‘Pacha Mama’, released via Moth Music (Mother Of The Heart). Having only begun releasing music in 2024, Seth has already made a remarkable impression on the indie folk scene, garnering support from CLASH Magazine and EARMILK, while amassing over 200,000 streams across platforms. His live performances, sold-out shows at Boschendal Estate in South A

If you’ve been following James Laurent’s journey, you know he wasn’t supposed to end up in music. Born and raised in Milwaukee, the Ecuadorian-American artist was a soccer kid with dreams of playing professionally in Sweden, until a knee injury at 17 changed everything. With no backup plan, he grabbed a family laptop and a borrowed microphone and taught himself how to make music. Fast forward a few years, and James isn’t just making music, he’s engineering it at the highest

There’s something quietly powerfuk about dive in / breathe out , the debut album from Málaga trio chinachinachina. From the opening moments, it feels like slipping beneath the surface of still water - suspended, weightless, and completely absorbed. Rather than pushing for instant impact, the record unfolds slowly, pulling you into its lush lanscape with patience and control. Sonically, the album exists in a beautifully blurred space between dream rock, contemporary R&B, and e

Ava Renn’s debut, Lightning Child , is a taut, emotionally charged collection that balances intensity with introspection. Across ten tracks and just over 34 minutes, Renn’s songwriting reveals a sophistication beyond her years, weaving together rock grit, alt-pop sensibilities, and blues-tinged melancholy into a cohesive sonic palette. The album feels alive in its immediacy, a product of nine days of focused recording in the high desert with a five-piece band. What sets Light

Berlin-based artist Solarrio returns with his sophomore album 'Toxicology', a polished blend of synthpop, funk, and hip-hop, the record explores themes of love, addiction, and emotional accountability, framed by the central concept: “Love is dead — this album is the toxicology report.” The result is a confident, introspective release that balances vulnerability with groove. Following his 2024 debut 'All the Wrong Places', Solarrio pushes his sound into darker, more refined te

Hamburg duo counterglow arrive with echoes of self sounding like they’ve stepped straight out of a neon-lit reverie and onto centre stage. It’s a debut soaked in dreamy synth haze and indie-soul warmth, but there’s a sharpness beneath the glow that gives the whole thing a quiet confidence. Lauren Goodley’s voice feels almost vaporous, drifting through Jonas Grell’s widescreen production with the poise of someone who knows exactly how much space to take up—and when to pull ba

London-based American singer-songwriter Brittney Jenkins, performing under her solo project Pisgah, has unveiled her second full-length album, Faultlines . Following her acclaimed 2022 debut, Call Louder for Me When You Call , the record represents a significant evolution in Jenkins’ artistry, blending shimmering indie-rock textures with deeply personal songwriting. Across eight tracks, Faultlines explores themes of generational trauma, loss, and the invisible fault lines th

Perspective’s debut album is a striking example of how funk and disco can evolve without losing their emotional resonance. KG’s vocals are the guiding force, alternating between euphoric highs and contemplative lows, supported by a tight, confident band. The album feels both timeless and contemporary, a rare quality in modern pop production. Opening with “Take Them All Down,” the album immediately establishes a sense of intimacy and celebration. From there, it moves seamlessl

From the first note, The Change announces itself as a bold, intimate statement. Neil Friedlander’s latest album blends reflective songwriting with luminous production, creating a sound both timeless and distinctly contemporary. His lyrical candor sets the tone: this is an artist who has confronted his past and crafted a record that mirrors his journey. Musically, the album balances intimacy and scale. Acoustic guitars shimmer alongside subtle synths, while understated percus

Grayscale aren’t just ending their year with a victory lap, they’re slamming the door on 2025 with enough force to rattle the whole alt-rock scene. 'The Hart (Deluxe)', the expanded edition of their acclaimed fourth album, lands with a brand-new centrepiece: “Painting Over You (with Cassadee Pope)”, a soaring, heart-splitting duet that proves just how far this Philly crew are willing to push themselves. The original album dropped back in January and immediately set the tone f

ACE MEDA4’s debut album 'Life / Stories' doesn’t announce itself with theatrics, it arrives with the quiet confidence of an artist who knows exactly who he is and what he wants to say. Based in Fredericksburg, Virginia but shaped by his Long Island roots, ACE presents a body of work that pairs lived experience with a sharp understanding of the genre’s evolution. He’s not chasing trends; he’s contributing to a conversation that started decades before and continues to grow up w

Konrad Kinard’s latest opus, War Is Family (Surviving the Cold War and the Unraveling of an Imagined America) , arrives like a spectral broadcast from a childhood shadowed by geopolitical paranoia. The Texas-born composer and multi-instrumentalist trades traditional song structures for a meticulously constructed sound collage, fusing spoken word, field recordings, and live instrumentation into a kind of “radio drama without the drama or the radio.” Across twenty tracks, Kinar

Independent rapper, songwriter, and studio engineer J.R.Clark marks a decade in the game with his latest album, 10 Years Later, a project that balances reflection with forward momentum. Known for his sharp lyricism, meticulous production, and knack for turning personal moments into universally relatable stories, J.R.Clark delivers a record that feels both intimate and ambitious. Leading the charge is the standout single, “I Just Wanna Know”, a hypnotic, high-energy track that

Ross Mintzer returns with aimless mystics, an album that blends heartfelt songwriting, modern electronic production, and global sounds into a truly immersive experience. Known for performing his electronic music live with saxophone, Mintzer balances intimacy with high-energy performance, creating a sound that feels both personal and expansive. The album opens with “cosmic farewell”, an infectious dance-pop anthem with layered vocals and club-ready rhythms. Lead single “freque

MONKyMAN’s 'What About Love' is the work of an artist unafraid to navigate the intersections of memory, emotion, and rhythm. The Berlin-based electronic pop producer, originally from Stuttgart and shaped by formative years in Namibia, has long demonstrated a capacity to craft music that feels both intimate and expansive. With this album, that duality reaches a new clarity. The record’s lead single, “Hambelela,” featuring Vaudeni, is a luminous highlight. Anchored by organic p

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