Tony Bayliss – “The Light Comes Running”
What I like about “The Light Comes Running” is how honest it is about where it starts. With this release, Tony Bayliss doesn’t jump straight to the uplifting part. He […]
Project Rod Williams – “So Over You”
What stands out to me about “So Over You” is how clearly it draws a line. With this release, Project Rod Williams isn’t exploring heartbreak in a reflective or uncertain
For You Brother – “MESSAGE”
What I find most effective about “MESSAGE” is how clear it is in what it’s trying to say. With this release, For You Brother doesn’t dress the idea up in
Patti Zlaket – “Love Is For You”
What stands out to me about “Love Is For You” is how grounded it feels. With this release, Patti Zlaket isn’t chasing a comeback moment in the usual sense. It
Crucifera – Exostential
What stands out to me about Exostential is how fully it commits to its own world. With this project, Crucifera isn’t trying to sit comfortably inside a genre. It’s building
Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice – “Come Out Lazarus 2 – Ineffability”
What I find most interesting about “Come Out Lazarus 2 – Ineffability” is how fully it commits to its concept without trying to simplify it. With this release, Andrea Pizzo
Connie Lansberg – Aeroplane
What makes Aeroplane stand out straight away is how exposed it is. With this album, Connie Lansberg strips everything back to just voice and guitar, and trusts that to carry
Fabian Starr – Back to the Arcade
What I find interesting about Back to the Arcade is how clearly it’s built around a feeling rather than just a sound. With this project, Fabian Starr isn’t just putting
7Z MAXI – “Back From The Dead”
What stands out to me about “Back From The Dead” is how unapologetically it leans into its identity. With this release, 7Z MAXI isn’t trying to smooth out the edges
Paul Louis Villani – “Two Hearts”
What I like most about “Two Hearts” is how natural it feels. With this release, Paul Louis Villani isn’t trying to reinvent anything. He’s leaning into a simple idea and