John Smyths’ Now I’m Wiser is a track that wears its heart on its sleeve. From the first strum of the guitar, it places the listener in familiar country territory, yet there is more at work than genre alone. The arrangement blends the warmth of classic Nashville balladry with hints of Smyths’ rock upbringing, creating…
Ånon Egeland’s MXXIV feels like a personal diary set to music, each track carrying with it fragments of memory, mentorship, and tradition. Over sixteen pieces, he leans on the Hardanger fiddle, standard fiddle, jew’s harp, and overtone flute to bring both familiar and less-heard tunes into focus. The playing is measured and thoughtful, never rushing…
ReeToxA’s “Humbug” opens with a riff that instantly sets the tone, bold and raw, yet born from an unexpected slip of the hand. That accident gave way to a melody that feels both familiar and strikingly alive, carrying the grit of classic rock with the freshness of something deeply personal. The band builds around it…
ReeToxA’s Call is a ballad that immediately sets itself apart with its understated beauty and haunting atmosphere. The instrumentation opens gently, with shimmering guitar lines that feel like fragments of memory drifting in and out of focus. The bass enters with warmth, tying the sound together while the percussion remains subtle, offering rhythm without disturbing…
From the very beginning, Whispers reveals itself as a track built on atmosphere and intention. The opening textures float gently, surrounding the listener with a sense of weightless space. When heard through headphones, the details are striking, as if the sound is circling in slow motion within the mind. This careful use of spatial design…
Steve Lieberman, better known as the Gangsta Rabbi, returns with Cheap Japanese Bass Opus 236 1st Aria, an album that feels less like a polished product and more like a living document of one man’s half-century journey in sound. Having carved out his own niche under the banner of militia punk, a volatile fusion of…
“Last String” by TiLT 360 feels like the kind of song born from years of experience, hardship, and a refusal to give in. The band, with roots tracing back to 1999, carries the weight of their history into every note, and this track demonstrates that perfectly. From the moment the guitars cut in, there is…
“Fed Up (Remix)” brings together a group of talented voices to create a track that feels both urgent and deeply intentional. Big O leads the production, balancing sharp beats and layered textures that set the tone for a song that is heavy with frustration yet full of determination. From the very beginning, the rhythm carries…
“Good and True” by Mary Beth Orr and Greg Scheer is a tender, heartfelt piece that captures the listener’s attention from the very first note. Opening with beautiful, inviting vocals, the song creates an immediate sense of intimacy and calm. Mary Beth’s voice carries a warmth and clarity that feels deeply personal, setting the tone…
The War of the Flowers approach “Let Summer Come Around” with a sense of patience that immediately sets the mood. The song opens with soft, measured guitar lines that feel almost like a quiet conversation. Each chord is given time to resonate, creating a calm foundation for the rest of the track to build upon….
