Category: Albums // Singles
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Chiaroscuro: Contrasting Darkness and Light is Ekorce’s Latest Effort
I love it when an artist explores arenas of thought that feel integral to human experience. Take for instance the duality between darkness and light, a concept that has long been considered by advocates of psychology and philosophy. Illumination and shadow. Comprehension and contemplation. What we can see versus what we cannot. When we explore…
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Nine Inch Noize: A Unique Iteration of NIN
I’ve been listening to Nine Inch Nails for a good chunk of my life. Punctuated by industrial rock rhythms embodying an aggressive and heavy edge, Trent Reznor’s productions speak to the middle ground between my lighter and darker selves. His lyrics are fraught with brooding introspection that I describe as galvanizing. Petty Hate Machine and…
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‘DO YOU’: Felix Raphael Ennobles Dialog about Mental Health with his New Album
Our minds are our greatest gift. It is the control center responsible for everything we do; how we think, what we perceive and consider, and ultimately how we act. Having a healthy mind grants us limitless capacity to enjoy happy lives. When our minds succumb to dark and intruding thoughts, oftentimes from exhaustion, stress, and…
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Cosimea Sounds, on a Wednesday, Dude?!? HELL YEAH!!!!
On Wednesday, November 19, I attended a sweet little pop-up in Chicago. My old pen pal, Azzecca, was celebrating amongst a community of close friends and supporters. She’s been putting in the work to accelerate her rise as a performer, and along the route, a vision for what her present and future projects demands unfurled.…
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15 Years in the Making: Charlotte De Witte’s Eponymous Album
In the world of techno, Charlotte De Witte is one-of-a-kind. The Belgian born DJ and producer tantalizes audiences with her fast and frenetic style. High octane is one way to describe her offerings, whilst another is to confidently state her soundscapes are guaranteed to challenge one’s endurance. Minimal and dark techno vibrations course through the…
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Just In Time for Halloween: Das Mörtal’s Dark Synthwave Origins
I have a taste for darker rhythms. The way I generally describe my audio proclivities is, “I like music that has some teeth.” Sounds that are a bit heavier by design, carrying weight and meaning beyond mere pretty melodies. Like a producer is searching the deepest corners of their soul’s abyssal chasms for inspiration to…
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Astrality Continues Upwards Ascent With His Latest Remix of Tommy Down’s ‘Mrs Blue’
Astrality, aka Daniele Cataneo, has carved out his own niche in the sphere of electronic music thanks to his penchant for blending genres like techno, house, and pop. The music he creates is deeply personal and reflects a plethora of inspiration from artists like Daft Punk, Disclosure, John Lee Hooker, and Jamiroquai to name a…
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Speaking with Sonnee: Warmth Through SOLAA and his Innershy EP
On June 13, 2025, Sonnee, aka Charlie Mannion, released his newest EP titled Innershy. Containing three tracks, it reflects Sonnee’s penchant for producing emotionally charged dance rhythms. Joining “Heartfalls” (feat Khazali) and “Pollen” is Sonnee’s newest release, “u+i”, a delightful tune that speaks to the restful moments in between misty evenings and eventide echoes. This…
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Frenetic and Fast: Charlotte de Witte’s “No Division”
Charlotte de Witte is on a mission. After fifteen years touring across the world, she’s gearing up to release her eponymous debut album November 7, 2025. Yea, you heard me right, we’re finally getting a full-fledged Charlotte de Witte record with ALL the fixings. Has Christmas come early? Naw man, it’s May 29, and summer…
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New Eden: An Intersection of Music and Storytelling
I have a deep affinity for enthralling adventures. Whether it’s books, movies, music, television, or video games, I appreciate original and unique intellectual properties. At the core of these creations are individuals who inject deep seeded passions into everything they touch. Naz is one such visionary spawning evocative productions combining her love for literature and…
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Beneath My Skin: ELMAR’s Debut LP Listens Like a Journal to his Heart
Often, I feel like music is a portal way into comprehension. Sometimes it sounds like a conversation, where another’s words and experience touch and inspire. At other times, a song feels like peeking into someone else’s inner monologue, almost like entries lifted out of a personal journal. To a listener, music can feel like a…
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The Continuing Growth of Kidnap: ‘Something to Say’ ft. Chelou
Oftentimes, we feel beholden to the patterns of our pasts. We become comfortable in our routines, they become second nature, and at times appear reflections of ourselves. Life has a way of disturbing our rhythms, and guiding our journeys in unexpected directions. This is certainly the case for London based producer Kidnap, aka Matt Relton.…
