In the bustling indie-pop music scene, a song emerges every once in a while that encapsulates a moment, a feeling, a shared experience. “Street Dog” by The Ivy is one such song—a moody sojourn through lanes of introspection and self-discovery. As the first notes play, you’re immediately enveloped in a low-fi drum pattern, reminiscent of those old cassette tapes we’d play on loop. But, when those vocals kick in? Pure auditory bliss in high def.
One might argue, “Is it the hazy guitars that set the tone, or the punchy vocals that tug at the heartstrings?” The answer, my fellow music enthusiasts, is both. The Ivy, [...]
“Lakehouse:” The enigmatic SYBLING sisters
SYBLING, composed of the enigmatic sisters Alice and Mariana Makwaia, offers listeners an auditory journey with their latest single, “Lakehouse,” a vital chapter in their forthcoming EP, Strange Ways.
From the moment you press play, SYBLING masterfully blends folk and electronica as “Lakehouse” surrounds you with electronic wind sounds and an arpeggiated acoustic guitar pattern. The synergy between the sisters’ vocals is uncanny, casting a spell that’s both enchanting and unsettling. Their harmonization amplifies the [...]
Matilde G, the spirited Italian songstress now based in Singapore, continues her quest to redefine the pop landscape. With an already impressive background – performing across continents, being recognized in Dubai, and garnering millions of streams and views – she returns with her latest self-released single, “None of Your Business.” Distributed by Universal Music, this track marks another milestone in her meteoric rise, promising her audience an experience that’s both familiar and refreshingly new.
Opening with an entrancing [...]
Grian Chatten, the expressive vocalist who fronts Ireland’s powerhouse quintet, Fontaines D.C., ventures off the well-trodden path to bring us his solo debut, Chaos For The Fly. This detour isn’t an abandonment of his roots, but rather a bold exploration of a side road. Immersed in the swirl of a relentless touring cycle, Chatten found solace in his own creative space, crafting this collection of nine introspective tracks.
The experience of listening to Chaos For The Fly is akin to traversing a sonic topography, where each peak and valley uncovers new textures, colors, [...]