Track Review

elvira by The Links is a song that, against all odds, has somehow managed to sound like half a dozen of your favorite bands at once while still being its own thing. It’s like someone cracked open the DNA of shoegaze, dreampop, and post-punk revival, rearranged it in a lab, and emerged with something that […]

Have you ever felt drained, or had the feeling that everything you do and come to know just lost all its meaning? Xy Gala explains that phenomena well through his single “Lifeless Life” a song on the line between pop and alternative rock, but its real focus is on the emotion in the words within.

Right from the jump, Cat & Mouse by Carδamo goes to prove itself to be one of the biggest bangers of the year. The beat locks you in with a warm, rolling bassline paired with shuffled house rhythms, and just enough space for shimmering synth pads to weave in and out, giving the whole thing

Right off the bat, you get hit with an array of sounds like it’s all building up to something powerful and ear-catching… and it’s not exactly wrong to assume such. “Self-Destruction” immediately gives off that gothic energy around the genre of alternative rock. If you’re a veteran or simply enjoy music from that scene, this

Honestly, need I say more? “Back from the Dead” by a little place called Aspen captures your attention immediately with vibrant tones, with a set of vocals that represent an ice cream cone melting as seconds go by. Cutting to the chase, this song is said to be inspired by Stephen King’s “Home Delivery”, essentially

“fly in the milk,” if you’re unfamiliar, is a metaphor for the unique and often alienating experience of being a Black person in a predominantly white space. And it’s not just about awkward moments at work or being the only Black guy at the indie folk concert, it’s about the broader societal forces that make

One for Georgie immediately starts with an upscale, upbeat tune that will sweep you off your feet – it only keeps this vibe up, gradually getting better as the song progresses. The man called ‘Georgie’ in the song (“Georgie, Georgie, where are you?”) refers to George Best, the late Manchester United legend. As such, this

Right off the bat, everything about “The Simian” seems fresh and high quality, like every instrument and every detail is meant to be there. We’ve got Kris Yunker, Ben Atkind, Ari Joshua, and Jason Hann from The String Cheese Incident to thank for that. Not only is it a feel-good-esque song, but it’s also quite

There’s nothing better than a song that sounds and feels good at the same time – “Insecurities” inflicts the feeling of wanting to bop your head to how great it sounds, and because the meaning behind everything is something you can relate to. First of all, everything about this track is clear as day. DayEyez

Reflecting on a past encounter or relationship, “The One To Call” is unique yet familiar, as it sounds something that would remind one of a typical grunge, indie rock song that you can’t quite put your finger on, but that’s because the influence remains as is, and the track is simply John Goldrust’s. The song’s