Author: Lauren Webber

There are albums that sound good, and then there are albums that feel like a lived experience. Hazard, the striking new release from multidisciplinary artist Stephan Folkes, falls firmly into the latter category. Raw, genre-fluid, and deeply personal, the project is both a warning and a reckoning — a sonic navigation of chaos, resilience, and […]

In a world that often feels chaotic, every now and then a song comes along that reminds us of the beauty in simplicity, in togetherness, and in love. “Better With Us” is that kind of track—uplifting, intimate, and utterly joy-filled. In this interview, genre-blending singer-songwriter Jenna Louise opens up about the heart behind her newest […]

Detroit-based producer and genre-bending visionary JMT has released his electrifying new single “Yes, I Can” ft. Daniel Hex, a daring sonic experiment that blurs the lines between GhettoTech, Techno, and classic R&B. Lifted from the accompanied album, GHETTOTECHTROPOLIS, the track is inspired by the high-energy pulse of artists like HiTech, MCR-T, and DJ Godfather, this […]

Swiss singer-songwriter Andrea Schmider returns with a deeply personal and artfully arranged new EP titled, Potpourri. The five-track collection captures life’s many layers – from longing and loneliness to joy and transformation – woven together in a tapestry of emotional depth, humour, and healing. We caught up with the songstress to discuss all things music […]

Emerging from the emotional turbulence of his late teens, Korean-born artist and producer just Min steps into the spotlight with Molten—a soul-stirring debut EP that melds indie pop, alt-R&B, and raw storytelling into a cinematic experience. Drawing from a life lived between Seoul and Hong Kong, Molten is more than a coming-of-age project—it’s a sonic […]

Holy Death Temple isn’t here to save the world — they’re here to soundtrack its spectacular collapse. With their latest single “Survey Says,” the self-proclaimed “goth dance punk” trio distills existential dread, media-fueled rage, and digital chaos into a high-voltage anthem that feels like Family Feud hosted by the ghost of Guy Debord. In this […]

Emerging from London’s alt-pop underground with a magnetic blend of emotional grit and glossy pop finesse, Dirt Flirt is ready to claim center stage. The solo project of multi-instrumentalist and former emo kid Kit Eaton-Kent, Dirt Flirt’s self-titled debut EP is a fearless dive into queer heartbreak, identity, and the tangled chaos of young adulthood. […]

There’s something unmistakably magnetic about the way Chechii weaves her story into sound. Back with her vibrant new single ‘Mi Paddi’, the Afrosoul sensation invites listeners into a sun-soaked celebration of friendship, unity, and global rhythm. Featuring Sierra Leone’s acclaimed duo Kracktwist & Samza, this Afro-fusion anthem pulses with feel-good energy and Chechii’s signature melodic […]

Belgian composer and sonic storyteller Suntapes (aka Tomas Johan Kristian Vanderplaetse) returns with Travel Motion, a breathtaking new album that blurs the boundaries between ambient, neoclassical, and cinematic soundscapes. Rooted in personal travels and recorded using real-world instruments collected along the way—from Indian tanpuras to Chinese ruan—the album is both a meditative experience and an […]

Step into the charged world of Mutual Shock, the solo project of Seattle’s own Dan Powers, whose debut full-length album Nervous Systems is already making waves since its May 30 release. Following the acclaimed 2024 EP Stimulus Progression, Powers returns with a ten-track opus steeped in shadow and synth—a chilling yet seductive dive into alienation, […]