INTERVIEW: Gerard O'Donnell

Following a wave of critical acclaim and a memorable appearance on national television in The Piano, Irish composer and pianist Gerard...

Jun 274 min read

Dom Malin makes a luminous return with "Blood Moon"

As a longtime fan of Dom Malin’s soul-stirring songwriting, "Blood Moon" has completely floored me. From the moment I hit play, I was...

Jun 61 min read

Gabe Parsons’ folk-rock single 'Hurricane's Back' is the soundtrack to starting over

From the first strum of Gabe Parsons’ new single “Hurricane’s Back”, I was hooked. It’s one of those tracks that hits you like a gust of...

Jun 41 min read

All the World Is Running on a Mystic Code is Peter Doran's empathetic masterpiece

I didn’t expect to be floored by an album today, but Peter Doran’s All the World Is Running on a Mystic Code  left me wide-eyed and...

May 291 min read

Mending Stars offer a timely moment with 'Out of Office'

In a world that prizes endless output and wears exhaustion like a badge of honour, Mending Stars deliver a necessary detour with their...

Apr 281 min read

Dom Malin strikes an emotional chord with "Tapping Out"

From the moment Dom Malin’s "Tapping Out" began, I knew I was about to be taken on an emotional journey. As someone who gravitates toward...

Feb 201 min read

Arliston’s "Scratches" is the sincere new sound the music industry needs

"Scratches" is a stunningly intimate highlight from Arliston's debut album, Disappointment Machine, a record that feels both deeply...

Feb 182 min read

Harri Pick Unleashes Youthful Hedonism in New Single ‘Just a Crush’

Following on from the acclaimed release of ‘Call Back Home’ earlier in the summer, Harri Pick unleashes her latest anthem ‘Just a Crush’....

Dec 16, 20241 min read

Luciano Santos' "Gratitude Song" encourages listeners to appreciate the little things

As someone who doesn’t identify as religious, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Luciano Santos’ “Gratitude Song.” But I have to admit, it...

Dec 4, 20241 min read

Conchis raises the alarm for the climate crisis with "Floods"

“Floods”, the standout track fro Finnish artist Conchis, hit me like a wake-up call, a sonic reflection of the environmental chaos that...

Nov 26, 20241 min read

Jean-Loup Pinson’s A Moment of Deathlessness joins together music & poetry

Jean-Loup Pinson’s A Moment of Deathlessness  feels like a love letter to the interplay of literature and music. As someone who cherishes...

Nov 26, 20241 min read

Listen to Carla Aakre’s hauntingly beautiful "through"

From the first note, the warmth of Carla Aakre's "through" wrapped around me, blending melancholic piano chords with tight, understated...

Nov 21, 20241 min read

Finding solace in Joshu’s heartfelt indie-folk song "holding on"

When I first heard Joshu’s "holding on", it felt like stepping into a conversation I didn’t know I needed. As someone who leans on...

Nov 20, 20241 min read

Listen to Slow Pilot's breathtaking & euphoric album, Falling Off The Earth

Slow Pilot’s Falling Off the Earth  is a breathtaking sonic journey, weaving deep vulnerability with moments of euphoric transcendence....

Nov 19, 20241 min read

Discovering resilience in Joshua Idehen’s “Tactics For Survival”

I hit play on “Tactics For Survival” out of curiosity but walked away with my mind buzzing. Joshua Idehen’s latest offering defies easy...

Nov 15, 20241 min read

Jonsjooel balances his hauntingly beautiful track "So Many Ways" on the edge of collapse

Listening to “So Many Ways” from Jonsjooel’s Voices Of A First Day EP left me genuinely stunned.

Nov 11, 20241 min read

Genevieve Miles' "howl" is a raw indie gem from Birmingham’s underground scene

As an indie music fan with a soft spot for regional gems, I’m thrilled by Genevieve Miles’s latest single "howl". From the first strum,...

Nov 1, 20241 min read

Drug Store Raid's "I Wanna Be a Hipster" is an unexpected blend of post-punk wit and irony

I’ve never been the biggest fan of punk music, but Drug Store Raid’s single “I Wanna Be A Hipster” hit me in a way I didn’t expect. The...

Oct 14, 20241 min read

Arliston are back with raw, intimate masterpiece "What Did I Think Would Happen"

As someone who’s been following Arliston closely over the past few months, I have to say their new single, "What Did I Think Would...

Oct 11, 20241 min read

Listen to singer-songwriter Will Knox standout album track "Body Talk"

Will Knox’s "Body Talk" hit me in a way that few songs do. As someone who values honest, emotionally intelligent music, I find this track...

Sep 27, 20241 min read