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Category: Reviews

Divergent Talk To EP About Their Music And ‘Rev It Up’

March 17, 2026

Following on from the release of their single, ‘Rev It Up’, we spoke with the Divergent trio about their music, their latest single, and their desires for the future.

Eccentric Legends BUNNIES Get All Experimental With ‘Homunculus’

March 12, 2026

A homunculus is a human-like creature, created using alchemical means. It’s chaotic and eccentric, and very fitting as the title and subject matter of a song by the legendary Western Massachusetts band, BUNNIES.

SUPER-Hi x Luke Spiller’s Take On Gotye’s ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ Is An Upbeat Breath Of Fresh Air

March 12, 2026

In the hands of SUPER-Hi and Luke Spiller, Gotye’s modern classic, ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ is given a whole new breath of life; as if the person in the original has moved on from the heartbreak, and is now much happier where they are.

The Tennessee Werewolves Refuse To Stay In One Lane With ‘Rise Up’

March 11, 2026

With a sound built on heavy riffs, aggressive energy, and never remaining in the one lane, The Tennessee Werewolves have become known for creating with total freedom, writing without rules, limits, or expectations. ‘Rise Up’, their new single, takes a look at recent challenges faced by the band, and offers up a rallying call for listeners everywhere.

Nuke The Soup Tap Into The Different Sides Of The Human Experience With ‘Lost On You’

March 11, 2026

Taken from their latest album, ‘Dancing On The Edge’, Nuke The Soup’s new single, ‘Lost On You’, taps into those life experiences we can all relate to.

THE GOOD, THE MAD & THE UGLY – Adam Steiner Dissects Nick Cave’s Black and Bloody Body of Work in ‘Darker With The Dawn’

March 11, 2026

Nick Cave tapped into the outlaw, larrikin spirit of Ned Kelly – a modern day Wild Colonial Boy rebel, kicking against the pricks.

Duane Hoover Asks Us To Think It Over As He Channels John Lennon With ‘After The Storm In Your Mind’

March 6, 2026

Duane Hoover has never denied how much he’s been inspired by those who went before him. His influences are many, and include the likes of David Bowie, The Who, The Kinks, and of course, The Beatles. With ‘After The Storm In Your Mind’. released today, he seems to tap into the very essence of John Lennon himself.

INTERVIEW: SHAB Opens Up On Powerful New Single ‘It’s On You’

March 5, 2026

In this interview, Persian-American pop artist SHAB opens up about her new single ‘It’s On You,’ the Afro-House rhythms that inspired it, and the unexpected collaborations that brought it to life – including working with rising star Preston Harris.

We Speak With Rando Rexx About ‘Firecracker’

March 5, 2026

Following on from our review of ‘Firecracker’, we speak with Rando Rexx and find out more about his music and what keeps him going.

M. Spano Brings Us ‘Something Different’ With Nostalgic New Track

March 5, 2026

New York’s M. Spano takes us on a shimmering journey of nostalgia with latest release, ‘Something Different’.

Coffeeshop And Ty Taylor ‘Hear The Call’ With Latest Collaboration

March 5, 2026

There’s no holding back for Coffeeshop in his latest collaboration with Rob Aster and the RRHOT team, with ‘Hear The Call’, featuring vocalist, Ty Taylor.

Divergent ‘Rev It Up’ With New Music Video

March 5, 2026

Divergent’s latest single, ‘Rev It Up’, sees the band take their music from a hopeful promise to a full-throttle experience.

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