Author: Shelia Taylor

LISTEN: “Don’t Ask” by Oya Paya
Inspired by the morning after a big night out, “Don’t Ask” by Oya Paya is another…

HOT TRACK: “Lightness Out of Darkness” by The Boxer Rebellion
It’s the closest one could ever be to having an angel sitting on their shoulder and letting them know everything will be alright.

LISTEN: “Get Fixed” by Middle Part
In Middle Part‘s latest release, helmed by Andy Selkōw, “Get Fixed” embodies a poignant reflection on…

LISTEN: “Gwacter” by SYBS
Cardiff punk rockers, SYBS have released their first single “Gwacter” (“Emptiness”) from their forthcoming debut album…

EP REVIEW: Rejected by n0trixx
Armed with a single sheet of A4 paper that read “Peace, Friendship, 8th of March”, songwriter…

EP REVIEW: Irretrospective: Part 2 by Async Await
Irretrospective: Part 2 is a chemical reaction of sound and emotion where the raw intensity of grunge converges with the mechanical allure of industrial music.

LISTEN: “Henry Lee” by Augie March & Romy Vager
Originally recorded by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds featuring PJ Harvey, “Henry Lee” was produced…

EP REVIEW: Jig-So by Mali Hâf
Funded by the Welsh Arts Council through their Creative Steps Funding, Welsh songstress, Mali Hâf, recently…

LISTEN: “Addo” by Adwaith
When it came to crafting their latest single, “Addo”, Adwaith returned to their writing roots, creating…

HOT TRACK: “Kamikaze” by Bitter Kisses
I feel it was just yesterday when I made the declaration that with their debut song…

DEBUT SINGLE: “Wake the Dead” by Mighty One
With their debut single, “Wake the Dead”, Mighty One has struck a chord with its emotional resonance and heartfelt melodies.

HOT TRACK: “Mere Slaughter” by Mutes
Kinda obsessed with “Mere Slaughter” by Mutes. Their latest single from their forthcoming fourth studio album…

LISTEN: “Wild Heart” by The Answer
With The Answer’s musicianship on full display, “Wild Heart”, captures the signature sound of the band that is high octane rock-n-roll.

ALBUM REVIEW: Intraspectral by Lenka
The seventh studio album, Intraspectral, by Lenka is out now on the iconic songstress’ own label…

EP REVIEW: In Acetate by The Black Delta Movement
In Acetate is the perfect dose of psych-rock, capturing the essence of a perception-altering experience without the need for hallucinogenic drugs.

DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Diving Into the Arms of the Divine by SPELLES
I have one word for the debut album Diving Into the Arms of the Divine by…

HOT TRACK: “For a New God” by Genus Ordinis Dei
“For a New God” is a gut wrenching and heartbreaking journey into the darkest corners of the soul.

ALBUM REVIEW: Arms Drums by Rad Spurts
Rad Spurts, the brainchild of Brighton-based guitarist Todd Jordan (known for his work with Negative Pegasus…

ALBUM REVIEW: Swedish Woods by The Manikins
Swedish Woods is a non-stop riot of swagger, angst, and unadulterated feel-good vibes that refuses to let up.

EP REVIEW: The Suspended Woman by Kilter featuring Andromeda Anarchia
The progressive post metal jazz trio, Kilter, invites us to the musical frontier with their latest…

LISTEN: “A Song for You” by Casii Stephan
NPR compares the vocal and writing prowess of Casii Stephan to the likes of Florence Welch,…

ALBUM REVIEW: One in the Chamber by Downshift
Listening to One in the Chamber, Downshift’s latest endeavour that will be out on November 17h,…

DEBUT EP REVIEW: Vol 1: A Profound and Nameless Fear by The Holy Nothing
Fusing a daring blend of stoner metal, grunge, and desert rock, The Holy Nothing from Fort…

SOUNDTRACK REVIEW: What Happens After Midnight by Exiled Hope
Sofia Frasz, the mastermind behind Exiled Hope, has elegantly crafted a chilling and haunting soundtrack, out…

DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Marma by Beatowls
Having crafted an enthralling lead single with “Please Lie to Me”, the electronic trio hailing from…

LISTEN: “Corridors” by Donna Lewis
“Corridors” is the latest from the legendary songwriter and platinum artist Donna Lewis and is the…

LISTEN: “The Hard Bitter Truth” by Nick Karcher
Man, if Warped Tour was still around, Chicago’s Nick Karcher would have owned the hearts and…

LISTEN: “I Love It” by Skies Behind
“I Love It” from Ireland’s Skies Behind is from their forthcoming sophomore EP, The Spaces. The…