Category: Reviews

Asbury Park’s Philosopher Pirate Channels Edgar Allen Poe With New Single And Video, ‘Raven’

August 15, 2023

The huge black birds with the intelligent knowing eyes have inspired many over the years – Joni Mitchell sang about one, Edgar Allen Poe quoted one, and then there’s the legend attached to those of the Tower of London – the great city will fall if the ravens ever leave. Now, Mike Kuzan of Philosopher Pirate adds his name to the list of those who’ve taken their cue from this bird, and his single, ‘Raven’, is the latest from the Asbury Park folk-rocker.

Fox Jackson Drops ‘Glimpses’, His New Summer Anthem

August 14, 2023

Last week, on the 11th of August, up-and-coming funky singer Fox Jackson released his latest single, the feel-good track ‘Glimpses’. This is Jackson’s first track of 2023, following up his double-sided releases ‘Funky Baby’ and ‘Anything For You’ in 2022, and was most certainly worth the wait, as the English artist has worked hard to create a brilliant new summer anthem for anyone to enjoy.

Irish Duo Martellos Release Newest Single, ‘95 (Strawberry Blonde)’

August 14, 2023

Irish electronic music duo Martellos are set to release their latest single, ‘95 (Strawberry Blonde)’, on 25 August across streaming platforms. Following on from their previous track, ‘West’, which has received significant radio airplay on stations like RTE 2FM, ‘95 (Strawberry Blonde)’ is an emotive piece, with heartfelt lyrics and a brilliant instrumental combining to create an awesome new track.

Independent Irish Outfit Raging Sons Release Their 2nd Single Of 2023

August 11, 2023

Earlier today, Ireland’s freshest alt-rock outfit, Raging Sons, released their latest single, titled ‘Feel Love’. Starting with the release of their first album, ‘20:20’ in 2021, the trio of vocalist Fint Tynan, guitarist Colum Kelly and drummer Adam Reeves have been working hard behind the scenes since the COVID-19 pandemic, where the quarantine provided them with a unique opportunity to work even harder on making ‘20:20’.

Boston Band Looking Glass War Starts A Sudden Shoegaze Shift With New Single

August 11, 2023

Today, the Boston-based post-punk outfit Looking Glass War ventured into a new type of sound, moving from the more glamorous style of their debut track, ‘Arrive!’, to a shoegaze-esque brand of music with the release of their latest track, titled ‘I Can Tell By The Cars’. The four-man army show their love and inspiration from late 1980s British music on the piece, creating a much more melancholic track than their aforementioned debut single.