Proklaim exposes the capitalistic music industry with a timely, hard-hitting commentary on a trending hip-hop controversy in his latest single, “PRICE OF LOVE aka 4 THE GAME.” Recorded at Pen Pushaz Studios and mixed and mastered at Audio Art Namibia, this track pulls no punches in addressing the widespread abuse of power by industry higher-ups. “PRICE OF LOVE aka 4 THE GAME,” starts with an echoing, muffled recording, setting the stage for what’s coming. As immersive music ripples in the background, heavy beats steadily build, creating a tense and atmospheric backdrop for Proklaim’s powerful ..read more

Erik Hansen steps out as a lone wolf after parting ways with his band Fallen Angels and enters the industry with his debut EP Seasons of the Wind, released on March 8. With thrashing guitars and a punk rock-filled ride, Hansen pushes his resilience to the rock scene by coproducing this EP with Pamela Moore of Queensryche fame. With Chris Gohde on drums and Eric’s father, John Hansen, on pedal steel guitar, the project boasts a stellar lineup of talent. “The Road” kicks off the EP with upbeat blasts of blazing guitars and thumping drums, setting the stage for what’s to come. Hansen’s thick, re ..read more

American rock band Trapt delivers hard-hitting rock with their latest EP, The Fall (Teaser), released last Nov 24. Fronted by lead singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Taylor Brown, the EP features five tracks that explore themes of self-discovery, resilience, and facing reality head-on. The opening track, “Try It First,” sets the tone with shredding guitar riffs and Brown’s raspy vocals energetically delivering anthemic lyrics about embracing life’s experiences without regret. The chorus, “How do you know if you don’t like it if you don’t try it first?” serves as a powerful mantra for living li ..read more

Anna Salman gets the healing process off her chest in her debut EP, This Summer Won’t Last, released on April 20. Produced by Rakae Jamil, Farhan Ali, and Abu Baker Zahid at Red Brick Studios, the EP is a poignant reflection of Salman’s personal experiences and emotions. In “Not the One,” the opening track, Salman delicately navigates the complexities of letting go of a love that isn’t meant to be with soft piano keys. The diaristic lyrics bring more bite to her suffering with heartbeats and plucking guitars. Whereas the melancholic string arrangements swell like the rising sun after a long ..read more

Swedish-Finnish artist Mattias Lies honors Edith Södergran’s poetry with his interpretative album, Rösten från det Karelska näset/The Voice from the Karelian Isthmus released on April 23rd. Lies pours his heart and soul into this seventh album, as he expresses himself in shades of the Finnish-Swedish poet that he so well connects with. Rösten från det Karelska näset came as a form of self-discovery with him finding his roots, losing his mother and Södergran guiding him along the way. The instrumentation on the album is rich and replete with soprano sax, pipe, piano and double bass creating an ..read more

Germany-based rapper Jeanna-Sis debuts with an authentic heartbreak album EYES WIDE OPEN. With tracks that range from soulful ballads to hard-hitting rap anthems, this album showcases Jeanna-Sis’s versatility as an artist and storyteller. The album opens with “SKIT: MEET & GREET,” a clever rhyming introduction that sets the stage for what’s to come. From there, we dive into “FRENEMY,” a candid reflection on Jeanna’s push-and-pull relationship with her first boyfriend. The slow, melancholic piano tones and ethereal vocals create a haunting backdrop for her candid and introspective lyrics ..read more

Brosie releases the indie-pop anthem, “Death of the Party” for the social misfits who find themselves awry at parties and social gatherings. From the moment the song begins, you’re drawn in by reflective lines narrating the all-too-familiar scenario of reluctantly attending a party. Over thumping drums and catchy guitar riffs, Brosie paints a vivid picture of the scene. The song blasts with explosive guitar riffs as the singer sings the chorus, energetically declaring herself to be “the death of the party/The killer of the night.” But amidst the chaos of the party, Brosie unleashes the coming ..read more

The #1 rated electro-alt rock project helmed by Matt Soren, The One Tonic now goes behind the earnest desire to redeem oneself in their latest single, “Make Me Whole.” From the moment the song begins, you’re drawn in by chiming guitars and smacking drums, creating a pop hook that immediately grabs your attention. The guitar riffs build underneath, with the chords pulsing and tugging at our heartstrings while the drums tap like pelleting raindrops on hard metal. It’s Soren’s voice that truly steals the show, drenched in vulnerability and defeat as he pours his heart out. The lyrics cut deep, e ..read more

Deep Dive Species is here to immerse you in the warm embrace of love with their latest single, “Unconditional,” transcending the boundaries of time and space. Composed and produced by Vadim Militsin and Sergey Popovich, this single signifies how music can transport us to distant shores. “Unconditional” begins with an echoing, shimmering, slow and subtle ascension of acoustic guitar riffs that glimmer like sunlight dancing on the waves before a sunny beach as the sand glistens under your feet. Heavier and hazy beats emerge to fall under its current and build a subtle momentum while almost merg ..read more

Solo artist hailing from Ghana, SBL WORLD, has recently dropped his latest single, “BadMan,” and it’s making waves in the music scene. Released on March 29, this track showcases SBL WORLD as the mastermind capable of doing it all, as he went behind the whole writing, recording, and producing of “BadMan” that too in his home studio. Right from the start, “BadMan” grabs your attention with its cheeky and vibrant Afrobeats, setting the stage for an engaging musical journey. The song opens with a haunting soundscape, complete with faint cop car sirens going off in the distance and the sound of bu ..read more