Track Review

Something’s rising, and it’s sitting between groove and sugar-dipped chaos from underneath. What you’ll get from Bubbling! by Neska Rose is that kind of tension and it’s masked with a seamless blend of dazzling horns and playful ad-libs for that energetic burst of neo-soul/funk-pop. The jazzy brass that kicks off from the start instantly lets […]

Before we get into it, I’ll admit something: I had to Google amapiano. If you’re more used to boom bap and breakbeats than log drums and jazzy pads, you’re probably in the same boat. Turns out, amapiano is a South African genre that blends deep house, jazz, and kwaito, anchored by airy melodies and unmistakably

“Love You All” by Austin’s Pimpin Change isn’t interested in making a good first impression in the traditional sense. There’s no slick hook, no big-budget production, no attempt to seduce you with studio shine. What you get instead is something far rarer: a track that feels like it was made because it had to be.

If you’ve always stood firm on the fact that you are your own brand, own clan, and own band, not giving a damn about anyone else’s plans but yours, “All Day (Studio Mix)” might just be the song to resonate with. It’s got that classic blend of rock and rap, preaching its message like a

There’s something quietly subversive about Kristen Castro’s “Summer Rain.” At first listen, it seems like a soft, shimmering slice of indie pop; the kind you’d expect to soundtrack a wistful sunset montage in an A24 film. But lean in, and there’s more going on here. Like a summer storm itself, it rolls in gently, obscures

This is hip-hop, dude! Presenting a prominent statement to the world is one thing, but managing to elevate a renowned genre with such an ear-catching melody and uplifting message is another. “Things About To Change” brings us back to when classic raps and hip-hop beats ruled the streets, as it’s the type of track meant

Have you ever had moments where you felt like your whole world was ending? Some situations can cause that feeling; dread, anxiety, the list goes on. But if you ever want to put a pause on those emotions and insert a bit of light and positivity into your mindset, what do you do? This song

You may remember a certain moment not long ago when Drake, in a display of his usual diplomatic subtlety, claimed that UK rappers are just better than the ones from the US or Canada. This wasn’t so much a music take as it was a conversational grenade lobbed into the discourse, seemingly designed to cause

The latest single from Collaborations called “You Gotta Know” is what happens when vintage idealism refuses to die quietly or worse, be reduced to a TikTok aesthetic. It doesn’t just nod wistfully at the ’60s and ’70s. Rather, it drags their sun-dappled optimism, four-part harmonies, and earnest melodies into the present day and sets them

With an inviting opening riff, an easy-going melodic flow, and an interest-piquing song art, “To Grow Old” not only makes you feel good because of how it sounds, but also because of what it means, what the song tells its listeners. It breaks down the notion of trying to ‘stay forever young’ in a world