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

Arliston tease debut album with tender single "Disappointment Machine"

Having followed Arliston’s journey from "Monks of Lindisfarne" to "What Did I Think Would Happen", I’ve become a devoted fan of their...

Dec 6, 20241 min read

Jonsjooel is back with unexpected brilliance in "Somewhere Else Than Here"

When I first heard Jonsjooel’s previous single “Goodbye Ah” I was drawn in by its meditative calm and deep connection to nature. So, when...

Sep 6, 20241 min read

A Timeless Meditation on Life and Loss The Formalist share 'A=N'

"A = N," the latest single from The Formalist, is a timeless meditation on life, loss, and the passage of time. From the haunting opening...

Apr 5, 20241 min read

The Formalist's journey through resilience and fragility in 'Finite'

In their latest single, "Finite," The Formalist, consisting of Stephen Krieger and Erik Laroi, embarks on a captivating exploration of...

Feb 23, 20241 min read

A Melodic Fusion of Past and Present

The Formalist's 'Happenstance' is a melodic journey that seamlessly fuses the past and present. Led by Stephen Krieger and Erik Laroi,...

Jan 26, 20241 min read

Now listening to Bertie Newman's soothing folk/pop single "I Will"

I've been easing myself back into music this side of the new year, and between the day job and life admin, I'm still very much craving...

Jan 26, 20231 min read