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Ball Park Music I Concert Review
"Like Love" Comes Alive in Berlin Ball Park Music, one of Australia’s most beloved indie bands , released their eighth album "Like Love" on April 4, 2025 - a record defined by warmth, emotional honesty, and a refined folk-rock sensibility. Led by frontman Sam Cromack and produced alongside longtime collaborator Matt Redlich, the album explores love, distance, vulnerability, and change with remarkable clarity. Tracks like “Please Don’t Move To Melbourne” stand out through c

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Dec 14, 20254 min read


Massy Ferguson I Interview
On the Road Between Roots and Reinvention I Interview Massy Ferguson from Seattle, USA are currently on their first European tour , and we had the chance to speak with frontman Ethan Anderson about life on the road, songwriting, and the band’s evolution after nearly two decades together. Before diving into the interview, it’s worth taking a closer look at Massy Ferguson’s sonic identity. Rooted in Americana but shaped by their Pacific Northwest origins, the band’s Twang-ro

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Dec 13, 20256 min read


Ball Park Music I Review
Heartfelt Folk-Rock from Brisbane Ball Park Music, one of Australia’s most popular indie bands , released their album “Like Love” , and we’re excited to see them on tour for their final stop in Germany. But before that, let’s dive into “Please Don’t Move To Melbourne” , taken from this indie gem. Here's our Ball Park music review: The song opens with a comforting strumming guitar riff , instantly setting the tone for great indie music. After the intro, the guitar leads int

Editorial Staff
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Rose May Alaba I "Feel Again" Review
“Feel Again” - Afro-Pop Fusion You Need to Hear! Cover by Simon Rajchl The Austrian-Nigerian Afro-Pop queen Rose May Alaba is back with her new single “Feel Again”, released in both English and German . We listened to both versions, and this energetic, genre-spanning track proves why Rose May is one of the most exciting emerging voices in European Afrobeat and pop today. Rose May Alaba, sister of football star David Alaba, has steadily built a reputation as a leading figur

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Nov 29, 20254 min read


Ryan Cassata I Review "i feel like throwing up"
“i feel like throwing up” - fearless, honest, and absolutely cool! Photo by Andy Casillas Ryan Cassata releases his debut LP “Greetings from Echo Park” , and we took a deep dive into “i feel like throwing up” , the new single from this genre-defying powerhouse musician. Ryan Cassata from Los Angeles, CA is a queer artist and trans activist , and you absolutely need to hear him. We mention queer and trans identity upfront because it should be as normal as anything else, yet

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Nov 25, 20254 min read


Mick Combs I "Greed" Review
“Greed” - heavy rock with hand-crafted intensity! Today we’ve got something seriously exciting on the table: “Greed” by Mick Combs . Never heard of him? Time to change that. Known for high-octane rock and electrifying guitar work , Mick Combs delivers exactly what fans of hand-built, riff-driven music crave. Here is our review to Mick Combs' "Greed". “Greed” opens dark and mysterious, marked by metallic, hammered textures and a gripping bass riff. Moments later, the elec

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Nov 18, 20252 min read


Massy Ferguson I "Lights Get Low" + EU Tour
“Lights Get Low” – country with heart & soul! I European Tour Alert Massy Ferguson from Seattle, USA are about to start their first European Tour , and we’re excited to dive into their latest track “Lights Get Low” from this Twang-Rock band. Massy Ferguson is a tractor brand, but there’s no barnyard rock on the menu here. We’re music enthusiasts, but what is Twang-Rock? If you asked the same question, here’s a quick primer: Meaning of "Twang" in Music: “Guitar twang: A rich,

Editorial Staff
Nov 15, 20252 min read


Rett Smith I Berlin Concert Review
An Intimate Night of Honesty | LARK Berlin Concert Review Rett Smith is currently on his 2025 “A Physical Persistence” European tour , and on November 11 he stopped in Berlin. We attended the captivating show at LARK , Berlin , and experienced the genre-blending Americana, Folk-Pop, and Soul artist from Los Angeles, USA. Here's our Rett Smith Berlin concert review: Rett Smith is known for atmospheric songs with introspective lyrics and deeply emotional live performances . H

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Nov 13, 20254 min read


Mega Queen I "Human Condition" Review
“Human Condition” - independent rock/metal at its finest! Mega Queen , hailing from Port Pirie, Australia, are a genre-blurring rock/metal band with ambient and experimental elements. Their full album “Human Condition”, released in March 2025, delivers exactly what we hoped for: depth, weight, and emotion . Here's our Mega Queen "Human Condition" review: From the opening seconds, “Human Condition” envelops the listener in a brooding, expansive soundscape . A driving guitar r

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Nov 9, 20252 min read


Allo.B I "Wings of the Wounded" Review
"Wings of the Wounded" - a haunting, emotional journey! Allo.B ends her 4th EP “ psalms of the fallen.empress” with “Wings of the Wounded” , a haunting and deeply emotional final act. This song is not just an ending of the EP by the self-produced singer songwriter based in Berlin; it’s a reflection of everything that came before: pain, strength, and the delicate balance between the two. Here's our Allo.B "Wings of the Wounded" review: The song opens with a calm, warm piano

Editorial Staff
Nov 8, 20252 min read


Pook E Wickit I "Black and Blue" Review
“Black and Blue” - The Juggalo strikes back! Pook E Wickit just dropped his new full album “ AaroN” , and we’re diving into one of its standout tracks “ Black and Blue” . This is our first encounter with the Juggalo scene , a niche subculture rooted in underground hip-hop and horror-inspired aesthetics. It’s a world with its own symbols, inside jokes, and even its own brand of soda. Strange, fascinating, and raw, much like the music itself. Here's our Pook E Wickit "Black and

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Oct 30, 20252 min read


Kaia Drell I "Dance with the Fire" Review
“Dance with the Fire” - An impressive self-produced pop debut Kaia Drell is a fresh name in the indie scene, and her debut single “Dance with the Fire” , released on October 10, 2025, marks a strong entry into indie pop. In a very short time, the track has already amassed over 2,000 streams on Spotify. Completely self-produced, Drell crafts a sound that is both intimate and expansive, blending electronic textures with organic instrumentation. Here's our Kaia Drell "Dance with

Editorial Staff
Oct 30, 20252 min read

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On This Track: Weekend Listening #1
Five releases worth spending time with this weekend Searching for connection through memory, community and shared experience Not every release arrives with the same intention. On This Track Weekend Listening #1 moves between math rock, art-punk, dream-pop, Balkan alternative music and classic power pop, highlighting five artists approaching connection from different angles. Daydream Plus – "Speed Limit" Photo by Daydream Plus Blending math rock precision with city pop warmth

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On This Track #17: CHASER – ”Gonna Be Alright”
Positivity as Practice, Punk as Community Space With "Gonna Be Alright", released on May 29, CHASER approach melodic punk not through confrontation alone, but through affirmation. Built around reimagined versions of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” and the band’s earlier track “My Promise”, the 7” centers themes of reassurance, protection and collective optimism without abandoning the speed and urgency associated with skate punk traditions. Photo by CHASER Musically, the rel

Raven
2 days ago2 min read


Three Track Week: Signals #8
From scene memory and collective grief to introspective self-observation Independent music often functions as a way of preserving emotional continuity through instability. Across scenes, genres and generations, songs carry memory, grief, identity and shared experience beyond the moment in which they were first created. This week’s Three Track Week: Signals selection brings together Boston Manor, Lynn Hollyfield and Oisin Mod - three artists exploring how music creates emotion

Raven
2 days ago5 min read
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