Pivotal moments – that’s what changes and shapes our lives. One pivotal moment and everything you know or think you know can fall away to reveal a new road in life. For musician Liv Crash, it was when he listened to Iron Maiden at age 17. Inspired by guitarist Dave Murray, Crash suddenly found his passion for guitars and guitar-driven music. A few years later and we have a unique, original and innovative artist blending rock, funk and jazz in his intoxicating music. Featured on notable press like Eat This Rock, FV Music Blog, Music For All, Illustrate Magazine, Given To Rock and various playli ..read more

Compared to the likes of Smashing Pumpkins, Incubus, Ed Sheeran, James Blunt, Crowded House and The Smiths, it is clear singer-songwriter Tom Craven has a flair for originality, versatility and innovation. With over a decade in the music industry, Craven has released numerous albums and singles to critical acclaim, as well as touring extensively through the UK and the USA. I guess it’s safe to say, he has garnered a loyal following but Craven continues to turn heads with ever-evolving music. Featured on We Write About Music, Less Than 1000 Followers, Find No Enemy, Music For All, and many more ..read more

The moniker of Danish singer-songwriter Jakob Kupferberg, Jakob The Liar knows more about life than most people I know. He encompasses the extremes of desperate pain and ecstatic joy in his music traversing the journey from one to another. Knowing what it is like to come by joy the hard way, Kupferberg shares that “all the turmoil around us is actually getting us to where we need to go” – something he understands having overcome a life-threatening mental health crisis during his adolescence. The latest addition to his discography is the single ‘H E A R T B E A T’. Featured in Mystic Sons, Fin ..read more

One of the things I enjoy about writing for The Other Side Reviews is discovering new talent. They may be established artists who have been around for decades or a solo artist beginning their career a few months ago; either way, it’s amazing. One of the most exciting discoveries I have made this year is the UK-based quintet Clemencie. While new to my ears, Clemencie has been making its mark on the UK live music scene performing at notable venues and festivals such as Glastonbury and the Yamaha Music Showcase. In fact, vocalist Grace Bland was a finalist at The Open Mic UK competition in 2020 h ..read more

Singing songs of encouragement, empowerment and change, singer-songwriter L E T I is a modern-day artist with a message for the people of today. Hailing from Switzerland, but now residing in the UK, L E T I is pursuing her artistic dreams with a welcoming smile and poignant depth. Despite having only four singles to her name (including the most recent song ‘Change Is Here’), the alternative pop artist has been turning heads across the globe since her debut in 2021. From Rising Artists Blog to RSI Radio television and Mesmerized, L E T I has been described as vibrant, complex, and dramatic. Fo ..read more

Music has the power to change the world, and no one knows this better than Roger Ricks. Alright, most people understand the power music has to change the world, but something that has Ricks standing out in the crowd is his passion, creativity and determination to make a difference through his melodies. Hailing from Switzerland, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Ricks attempts to “build bridges between cultures and bring people together” with rock music. The latest addition to his discography is the single ‘What A Place’. A self-taught guitarist, Roger Ricks adopts a DIY approach to ..read more

If Miley Cyrus were to have a child with Ed Sheeran, the chances are the kid would be Josh Tepper. Hailing from New York City, singer-songwriter Tepper showed a passion for the arts from the get-go attending LaGuardia High School of Music and Art, followed by studies at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in cinema studies. This is my introduction to Josh Tepper; however, he has been turning heads among independent press since his debut single ‘Built Me’ in 2022. With coverage from Karl Is My Unkle, FV Music Blog, Plastic Magazine, Music For All, Sinusoidal Music, Eat This Rock, Ri ..read more

Described by independent press as “…dynamic and engaging…” (Skylight Webzine), “…an enthralling journey full of melodic sounds…” (Sounds Good Webzine), “…an immersive experience that is both raw and psychedelic…” (Illustrate Magazine), German duo Bromsen is turning heads on a global scale. Entering the music scene as members of the band the pampelmuse, Richard and Karlo were on the brink of a musical breakthrough, however, the pampelmuse disbanded in 2006 without hitting that rumoured breakthrough. Yet, while the band disappeared, Richard and Karlo remained friends reconnecting and forming Bro ..read more

Embracing a passion for music at age six when she began taking violin lessons, singer-songwriter, violinist and composer Emmi Maaria has dedicated her life to music. During her studies at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London, Emmi Maaria discovered a way to combine classical and contemporary sounds with “…stirring authenticity and timely relevance…” (Obscure Sound). Her compositions have received critical acclaim as “highly creative with a sense of originality” and, despite being only 31 years old, demonstrate sophistication only decades of experience can bring. Following ..read more

Take Alanis Morrissette, add a dash of Letters To Cleo and a splash of Sheryl Crowe, what do you have? You have the Canadian band The Wandering Off. A husband-wife affair, The Wandering Off blends the raw power of Kyle Corner’s guitar with the even rawer strength of Emily Corner’s vocals. This is my introduction to The Wandering Off but they are already receiving critical acclaim from press across the globe being described as “…a duo known for its creations that caresses the hearts of listeners…” (Sinusoidal Music), “…set to capture your attention…” (Canadian Beats), and “…a fully-rounded musi ..read more