I’ve been waiting for some guys with this sound. Dead Empire has the vibe of the truly unique. For the eponymously titled single I have reviewed here, the Mount Maunganui prog rockers have captured a wonderful energy of fury, punching at the world with a combination of guitar attack, snarling yet soaring vocals and an…

There are times in one’s life when one comes across something truly special. I popped the headphones on this evening to give This Heart from Õtautahi’s 1 Drop Nation a listen before giving my review, and didn’t expect what I got. I knew this band was good. I’d heard the previous single and I dug…

Bokeh, aka Chloe Lewer, is based in Berlin. She has the complex, Bohemian-esque vibe of that city in the soul of her music. I’ve reviewed her stuff before and loved it. This is no different – loved this too! A sparse mix, hypnotic and slightly chilling, Take Me To Your Sea is about falling under…

I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing Cautionary Tales before. This new single, “Falling”, is unlike the one I reviewed earlier this year. That one was a belter – and so is this one! I love the fact that this band has its distinct audio persona yet can achieve such diversity in their writing, orchestration, arrangements,…

I’ve reviewed Underwire before. This is their latest single “Calling Out”, and I must say these guys continue to entertain me. From the opening bar the song is pumping out a compelling rhythm that ensnares you in an instant. The band kicks in, and the snarl of the underground punk scene still swaggering through the…