Kiffie has released his new album. These are my words on it. The End Kiffie opens this up with a track that fades up with a synth pad that kind of modulates, lots of chorused synthesis in this. In this slice of the pie there’s also a very low arpeggio that you don’t notice on …
Single Review: “Soda Pop” LUNIKK
What I like about this song is the way that it stutters rhythmically. It’s got a tasty groove to it, but to give it more character the synths are punchy, giving the drums more space to stop and start. This also gives way to the vocals being able to be the star here. An enjoyable …
Blog interview: Joshua Sheppard
Hello Joshua, how are you? I’m good, very excited about the potential for my new song, and doing all the press stuff around it. Congratulations on the release of “Rolling Thunder” how does it feel? It feels great, every time I release a song I get this intense euphoria for the week. While I’m working …
Interview: Beth Roars
Hello Beth, how are you? Hello! Nice to meet you. I’m feeling great, thanks for asking! Congratulations on the release of “Power Of The Wolf” how does it feel? It’s been a journey! I have to admit that it was quite emotional releasing this song as it has been with me for a …
Single Review: “Power Of The Wolf” – Beth Roars.
This song has so much of a punch behind it I don’t even know where to begin. First up, the production value is up there… It combines eastern melodies and otherworldly synth sounds with electronica and pop sounds. The lyrics speak of uncertainty in life but when it comes down to it when you take …
Single Review: “Someone’s Sometimes” – Sarah Michie
This song starts off really moody, with chords in the lower register… But Sarah’s vocals come in over the top and it’s such a lovely contrast. It’s such a powerful ballad, and the lyrics even name check “Creep” by Radiohead, and I love that for this song. I’ve just realised there’s a nerdy reference in …
Single Review: “PseudoFriends” – Gold Spectacles
This track is so groovy, from the melodic bass line to the drums doing little funky things in the intro. It’s a great track! It will have you singing that bass line for days, and it’s a good sign. Loving the guitar work too, overall it reminds me a bit of Cory Wong of Vulfpeck. …
Single Review: “Hailstones, Clocktower, Hummingbird” – CATMILK
There are many things I like about this one, one being that it starts off with a little poem at the beginning, then fades up to the music coming in. You would be forgiven for thinking it was just that, but it all fits together nicely. An acoustic guitar driven number, this song gives me …
Single Review: “Billboards” – Aymee Weir.
This song for me is like a jumble of thoughts like the post-weekend blues on a Sunday – it gets referenced in the lyrics about what happened the night before. It’s an observational song too, and I like that. My favourite thing about this song is the vocal arrangement – the harmonies aren’t overbearing. The …
Interview: Mexx Heart
Congratulations on the release of “Art Gallery.” How does it feel? This piece is probably one of my favorite that I’ve ever put out, surpassing some of the works from “Paper House.” It feels amazing. What’s the story behind the song? I dated someone for a short time. In that time we were both learning …