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Astrachan releases new album ”Signs”
Astrachan is the solo project of Chicago-based artist Ben Astrachan. On October 31, he released his new album ”Signs”, blending upbeat, unrestrained Rock’n’Roll with classic handcrafted folk, echoing artists like Cat Stevens and Daniel Romano. Astrachan describes his sound as “diasporic rock,” rooted in indie rock and indie folk. Astrachan's new album “Signs” was produced entirely analog in his basement studio and explores themes of revelation, conflict, and the balance bet
Editorial Staff
Nov 18, 20251 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
Editorial Staff
Nov 18, 20252 min read
Charlie Risso releases new single “Bad Instinct”
“Bad Instinct” is the first glimpse of italian songwriter Charlie Risso’s upcoming album "Rituals", out in May 2026 with a tour across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Known for her atmospheric blend of noir-folk, dreampop and indie rock , Risso explores ritualistic themes and introspective depth on the new record, created between Milan and London. "Rituals" also features a collaboration with Brian Lopez (Calexico), adding a cinematic touch to her already haunting sound wor
Editorial Staff
Nov 18, 20251 min read
What Makes a Song Stand Out in 2025?
I am a musician, songwriter, and producer, and I’ve never cared much about track lengths or the “perfect” mix. For me, it has always been about the art itself. This year, I asked myself: Can true artistry fit into a two-minute track? Does cramming a message into such a short time harm the art, or can it work if you simply go with the flow? So, what makes a song standout in 2025? I grew up in a cultural environment where art had no boundaries. Classical pieces can last hours,
Editorial Staff
Nov 16, 20253 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
Editorial Staff
Nov 13, 20254 min read
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Three Track Week #37: From Garage Rock to Soul-Pop
From Garage Rock to Post-Punk and Soulful Pop This week’s Three Track Week 37 brings together three very different sounds: Palmyra Delran and the Doppel Gang revisit Joey Ramone with a dose of garage-rock grit, Chicago’s Marital Bed turn relationship troubles into a wall of distorted guitars, and Jenny JAM draws on soul, pop and rock for her debut album about life, loss and starting over. Three different approaches, from noisy guitars to soulful melodies. Palmyra Delran and t
Anne
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On This Track: Weekend Listening #14
Five tracks. Five different ways of dealing with the things life throws at us. Some songs make you want to dance. Others remind you of someone you'd rather forget, or take you back to a time you thought you'd moved on from. And sometimes a song just puts words to something you've been carrying around for a while. This week's On This Track Weekend Listening 14 takes us from the darker side of indie songwriting to hyperpop, garage punk and folk rock. Oisin Mod has a new record
Raven
2 days ago8 min read
Three Track Week #36: Memory, Youth and Connection
Three songs about growing up, holding on to the past and finding connection through music. This week’s Three Track Week 36 brings together three songs that sit somewhere between the personal and the familiar. Afternoon Sister bring a quiet kind of melancholy to their indie rock, Rekstarr look back through a mix of soul, jazz, hip-hop and electronic pop, while Sid Seth turns grief for his mother into one of his most personal songs. Three very different tracks, but all of them
Anne
3 days ago7 min read
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