I Promise No One’s Watching showcases Nxdia’s unique blend of alt-pop and indie rock, combined with unabashedly queer aesthetics and lyrics, whether it’s a love song, living out your identity, or just trying to figure things out in your twenties.
Not every album and not every artist is able to delicately balance the grief, sadness, and beauty of living, overlaying just good music. Little Simz has, unsurprisingly, done it again.
Something Beautiful is a testament to all of her years in the industry and the teachings they have brought her, to her two decades of growth as a person and as an artist, to all of her wildest fantasies translating onto paper and into music.
NEVER ENOUGH puts listeners in the backseat of Turnstile’s joyride and makes them bear witness to all the highs and lows that come with it. Even with some of the record’s flaws, the essence of Turnstile is still very much present, and the authenticity they carry has made a continuing impact on the scene at large.
“Hemingway” is everything that draws people in about girl in red: the candid, poetic lyricism, ethereal vocals and beautiful instrumentals. It's a brave and important release, and is wonderfully executed.
MEOVV, a five-piece rookie girl group made up of Sooin, Gawon, Anna, Narin, and Ella, recently released their debut EP, MY EYES OPEN VVIDE. The six tracks are filled with catchy melodies, beautiful vocals, and upbeat lyrics espousing confidence and strength.
Inspired by 70s giants like The Beatles and Electric Light Orchestra and tapping into a bit of the late 90s Kings of Leon angst, Djo pushes the box of what extent his experimental music can reach.