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Category: Reviews

Allegra Turns Chaos Into Catharsis On The Gloriously Reckless, ‘Messed Up’

October 30, 2026

There’s a special kind of joy in a song that understands exactly what you need on a Friday night, and Allegra’s ‘Messed Up’ is that song.

The Now Release Second Album ‘Moments In Motion’: Dancefloor Indie For The Broken-Hearted

October 30, 2026

It turns out you don’t actually have to stick to heavy distortion and standard verse-chorus quiet-loud tropes to make a genuinely massive rock record. On their second album, ‘Moments in Motion’, South Wales four-piece The Now make a pretty sensational case for ditching the old playbook entirely and bringing the dance floor into the garage instead.

So Brown’s ‘All Roads’ Is A Love Song To The Wild Places

October 29, 2026

Now based in Brooklyn, but born in Texas and raised in Florida and Alabama, So Brown has found their refuge in music and the natural world for most of their life. This upbringing has given their new single, ‘All Roads’ its weight, and while the song at first seems simple in its piano and vocal treatment, it’s not long before the listener realises it’s so much more. 

Say Lonely’s ‘The Mariner’ Is A Great Introduction To This New Buffalo Band

October 29, 2026

With a sound somewhere between alternative and indie rock, while also taking inspiration from shoegaze, punk, and pop, Say Lonely and their new single, ‘The Mariner’, are definitely worth looking into.

Divergent Speak To Us About Their New Album, ‘Rev It Up’

October 29, 2026

We’ve previously spoken with Divergent about their single, ‘Rev It Up’. Now we speak to them about the album for which that track was the title release. ‘Rev It Up’, produced by Jason Peets, is out now, and is available to stream on Spotify.

‘Time, Life, Beauty’ Sees Kelly Ferebee Reflect On Life’s Everyday Wonders

October 28, 2026

Out now, ‘Time, Life, Beauty’ is the new album from classically trained vocalist and songwriter, Kelly Ferebee. The album comprises fourteen songs of hope and gratitude.

Indie/Alt Pop Artist, Delilah Isabella Addresses Grief In Upcoming Single, ‘Musical Theatre Tears’

October 28, 2026

Set for release this Thursday, the 30th of October, ‘Musical Theatre Tears’ is the latest single from indie pop artist, Delilah Isabella. The track sees her address the inescapable grief she felt when she was forced out of a workplace she loved, by people she held close to her heart. 

Duane Hoover’s New Single, ‘She’d Tell Me Over And Over’, Brings With It A Bright And Cheery Nostalgia

October 27, 2026

Sounding every bit like an early Beatles single, ‘She’d Tell Me Over And Over’, by Duane Hoover, brings with it his characteristic bright and upbeat style, as he sings of falling head over heels in love – and not only being unable to resist, but also having no desire to do so.

Diver Through Doesn’t Want To Blame Anyone Else With New Single, ‘It’s The Sky’

October 26, 2026

Released on the 16th of October, ‘It’s The Sky’ is the new single from Diver Through, the band name of Brooklyn, New York, songwriter, Michael Baynes.

SHAB Plays by Her Own Rules On Fierce New Single ‘Catch Me If You Can’

October 26, 2026

SHAB isn’t asking for permission – she’s daring you to keep up. Arriving October 23rd, ‘Catch Me If You Can’ sees the rising pop force turn up the heat with a fierce, flirtatious anthem packed with pounding tribal beats, illusive Persian hooks and an explosive, earworm chorus.

August Benjamin

August Benjamin’s ‘Rose Marie’ Takes A Heartfelt Look At The Life Story Of His Paternal Grandmother

October 20, 2026

Released on the 16th of October, ‘Rose Marie’ is the latest single from August Benjamin. An upbeat track that gets your heart racing from the get go, Benjamin combines a rootsy country sound with good old rock and roll as he sings of Rose Marie, who yearns for a different life to the one she’s born into – and makes it her mission to find it.

Gospel Powerhouse Princess Gillian Is Filled With Gratitude And Wants To Share It With Us In Her Latest Single, ‘Come And See’

October 20, 2026

Set for release on the 23rd of October, ‘Come And See’ is the new single from gospel artist, Princess Gillian. The track sees the singer championing the goodness of God, while at the same time celebrating love and power.

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