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EP Review

If Tim’s Solo Feels Fragmented, That’s Because It’s Supposed To

When Hayley Williams first put together what would eventually become Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, it wasn’t really an “album” in the usual sense (or at least not yet). It was a jumble of ideas, fragments, moods; all these little pieces that didn’t add up to a polished, radio-ready sequence. Instead, it asked you […]

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What Makes “The Dawn” By Lloyd’s Money Stand Out Is It’s Not Trying To

Forget the demo-like, DIY edge because Lloyd’s Money has officially stepped out of the basement to make a statement after wrestling with their sound. And what you’ll get isn’t just pop, or surf, or rock, but all three in their six-part EP, The Dawn. Hailing from the shores of Halifax, Lloyd’s Money delivers their professional

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Skip Overcrowded Clubs for a Dance Hall Nostalgia with The New Citizen Kane’s “CAUSING A COMMOTION”

If you’ve ever missed the times when music used to be fun, carefree, and simply present, The New Citizen Kane brings that spirit back with a nostalgic, dance hall-ready EP CAUSING A COMMOTION. Kane Luke, known as The New Citizen Kane, is a singer-songwriter, producer, and visual artist from England. His works not only reflect

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Throughout a Different Kind, Social Gravy Pulls Off a Pretty Remarkable Trick

Look, it’s rare that music manages to feel both intensely personal and universally relatable, but A Different Kind from Social Gravy? That’s exactly what it does in spades. This isn’t just an EP; it’s a journey that zigzags between the personal and the grand, the emotional fireworks and the quiet introspection, and it does it

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Captain Mantis Makes A Significant Mark With “Vice Market”

Taste the sweetness of seduction through resounding sound profiles and ear-catching concepts, because we’re sure you’ll be having nothing but a good time with “Vice Market” — the rigorous nature of everything in this record will keep anyone intact and wanting more. If you enjoy artists such as The Romantics, Arctic Monkeys, or even The

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Ghost of Panama’s “Astral Days and Spectral Letter” is a Sonic Montage of Global Isolation

Some artists turn music into an act of expression, a medium for candid moments and personal battles. But there are voices that rise to turn a collective experience into a sonic record to mark history. That’s how Ghost of Panama crafted their EP Astral Days and Spectral Letters. And it’s not just a collection of

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Wingfish Offers Something Different on Looking Forward

For a band that’s been around in one form or another since 2004, Wingfish knows a thing or two about change. Lineups shift, styles evolve, but some things, like a strong set of songs and a dedication to raw, live energy; some things stay impressively intact. Their EP Looking Forward isn’t exactly “new” — it’s

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Michellar’s “My Alma Latina” Is Another Level Of Introspection

When we say “My Alma Latina” takes you on a journey, it’s no exaggeration. Each song on this record sounds as though you’re probing in a vast, deep rainforest, either uncertain or certain of what you may find. There’s a lot of precision within the instrumentals, given this EP’s heavy Latin influence. Michellar, also known

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“Sun to Rise EP” Is Stephen Foster’s Take On Calming Yet Haunting Tunes

While it’s true that people can neither be calmed nor haunted by this EP, the essence emitted by every track and what one may feel after listening to them is unique. “Sun to Rise” is warm all throughout, but it may get too warm and stripped down that you’d feel unsettled and cold. The point

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Kyle Waves Sends You Straight Into Euphoria with Pop-Centric EP “Signals”

Kyle Waves is back to cut through the noise with a pop-centric and glossy EP that is more than just a collection of songs. With Signals, Waves delivers carefully curated bangers that perfectly balances peak lyricism and sleek production. The NYC queer pop artist is set to release Signals on July 25th. Blending in six

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