With more than a decade of songwriting behind him and over 150 unreleased tracks waiting in the wings, Callum Sutton’s latest release The Union feels less like a debut and more like a culmination. Drawing from years of lived experience, late-night lyric scribbles, and an ever-evolving creative process, Sutton has shaped an album that speaks […]
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maq 22 is carving out a distinctive space in the electronic rap scene with his latest EP, MUNINN. Blending the introspective with the mythological, his music bridges personal history and futuristic soundscapes, delivering what he calls “melancholic happiness.” In this exclusive interview with Urbanista Magazine, maq 22 opens up about his collaboration with producer Tiresss, […]
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Lizzie Thomas’s Awakening is a compelling and genre-fluid exploration of identity, grief, and hope that cements her place among the most innovative voices in modern jazz and neo-soul. Moving away from her roots in classic jazz interpretations, this album is a brave, personal statement, showcasing her as not only a vocalist but a producer and […]
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Niños del Bosque is more than AKIRA’s debut—it’s a bridge between continents, generations, and sonic traditions. Born of an Argentinian father and Swiss-French mother, AKIRA’s identity is woven into the album’s DNA. The record effortlessly blends Latin America’s rhythmic heartbeats with European precision and a psychedelic haze that feels both ancient and new. It’s a […]
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Debuts can often feel tentative—testing the waters, finding footing—but Jordan Cracknell’s “Gordon Gekko” is anything but cautious. From the opening synths, it pulses with intent, brimming with the confidence of an artist who knows her perspective matters. It’s rare to hear a debut this self-assured, both conceptually and sonically. Cracknell doesn’t just enter the pop-electronic […]
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On Pressure, mau from nowhere and hihi pull off what most debut collaborations only dream of—total creative chaos with laser focus. The 11-track project, shaped in the disorienting haze of London’s cultural overload, feels like eavesdropping on two highly creative minds trying to translate everything they’ve ever felt into a single sonic statement. Genre tags […]
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Casey Dienel has never been one for tidy boxes—whether in genre, gender, or narrative. With My Heart Is an Outlaw, they turn big pop sounds inside out, layering them with sly humor, sharp-eyed storytelling, and a palette drawn from diner coffee cups, drag queens off-shift, and the flickering light of a Gus Van Sant frame. […]
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In an alt-pop landscape often driven by gloss and spectacle, Ariyel stands out by leaning into vulnerability, atmospheric textures, and raw emotional resonance. Their latest single, “Sister Sister,” is a haunting yet tender exploration of complex relationships, carried by a lush blend of ambient soundscapes and melodic clarity. Across this conversation, we dig into the […]
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In a world that’s always rushing toward the next release, the next hook, the next viral moment, Bobby Freemont’s “Somewhere by a Lake” is a refreshing act of stillness. It’s not trying to go viral; it’s trying to connect. With this single, Freemont proves that sometimes the quietest songs can speak the loudest. It’s a […]
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When a band names a song ‘Summer Thunder’, you expect some heat — and FATECRIMES deliver in full force. The rising duo — Anna and Kieran — are crafting music that crashes like a storm and simmers with feeling. In this interview, they reflect on the reawakening of a teenage track, the emotional core of […]
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