Singles
Staying in the Sun: Thickshake’s “Through the Daylight” and the Beauty of Simple Joy
“Through the Daylight” by Thickshake feels like opening the curtains on a cool morning and realising the sun has decided to stay a little longer just for you. Created entirely by Alex Budrodeen in his home music room in Rockhampton,…
Orbiting the In-Between: Map of the Woulds Find Perfect Balance in “Goldilocks Zone”
Seattle’s Map of the Woulds have always existed in the cracks between categories, and “Goldilocks Zone” feels like a quiet manifesto for that in-between existence. Released in December 2025, the single captures the band—Woody Frank, Andrew Woods, and Adrian Woods—at…
Where Fracture Meets Grace: Social Gravy’s “Rapture and Rupture”
Listening to Social Gravy’s “Rapture and Rupture” feels like witnessing an emotional event rather than consuming a piece of music. The Los Angeles duo—Brad Kohn and Vee Bordukov— documents states of being. From its opening seconds, the track establishes a…
Mirages at Dusk: A Violet In Youth Trace Beauty and Tension on “Desert Roll”
Los Angeles at dusk feels less like a backdrop and more like a collaborator on Desert Roll. You can hear it in the album’s pacing, its patience, and its willingness to sit inside contradiction. A Violet In Youth captures that…
Moonlight in Motion: Martin Lloyd Howard’s “Selene” and the Quiet Power of the Night
Martin Lloyd Howard’s “Selene” earns it, patiently and gracefully, through atmosphere, restraint, and an almost reverent sense of space. Known for his background in classical guitar and his ability to move fluidly between folk, blues, and rock traditions, Howard returns…
A Call Before the Choir: Billy Davis’ “Rise Up” as Gospel, Reckoning, and Renewal
Billy Davis’ Rise Up is a track that feels more like a moment of spiritual exposure captured in real time. Framed by gospel tradition but grounded firmly in human vulnerability, the record unfolds as a testimony rather than a performance.…
Riding the Inner Rails: Paul Gehl’s “Train to Nowhere” and the Beauty of Honest Descent
Paul Gehl’s “Train to Nowhere” arrives with intention, weight, and an unmistakable sense of lived experience. Rooted in alt-rock but echoing the soul of classic 70s rock, the track feels like a slow-moving engine pulling heavy emotional cargo through dimly…