Few songs can appropriately capture a feeling within a minute or less, but Zachary Campos manages to pull it off with his latest track, Traffic. It’s an indie rock anthem for bored suburbanites who find themselves tired of the repetive task of commuting everywhere and finding themselves stuck in, well… in traffic. Hailing from San Jose, California, lyricist and MC Zachary Campos blends 80’s hip … Continue reading Enjoy the Traffic with Zachary Campos
At only 20 years old, rapper and vocal engineer Lil Murky seems well poised to make a mark on the London music scene before long. His recent release, a 6-track EP titled In Another Lifetime shows the young talent is well equipped and on his way to developing his sound and style all while showcasing a level of introspection that suggests he’s asking himself some … Continue reading It’s a Lil’ Murky In Another Lifetime
Not unlike the call of a bird perched above a quiet lake just as the sun begins to fall from its highest peak, the latest by Avaraj begins with a quick-panning multi-timbered synth that suggests an awakening. Paired with deep house bass, these arrangements repeat and build casually and calmly, raising us like an increasing tide into the first verse. Before long, the drums catch … Continue reading Avaraj Doesn’t Just Bring Light, They Bring An Eternal Sunset
The immediate tone of Nana Bangz latest release sits somewhere in the early days of Miami Vice for us, in a warmly lit backroom of a gentleman’s club with slow burning cigars and an air conditioner humming away slightly on the fritz. That mood, embraced and made possible by the tasteful inclusion and subtle manipulation of Seals & Croft’s 70’s hit “Summer Breeze” however, only … Continue reading Nana Bangz Brings the Summer Heat with Alive
Canadian musician Alanna Matty knocks another one out of the park with her latest release Serotonin. The Halifax-based songwriter has a particular ear for matching the tone of her productions with the feelings evoked by the stories described in her lyricism and Serotonin is a perfect example of that. It’s a slow burning ballad that leans heavily on delicate piano but the real treat comes … Continue reading Fill Up on Serotonin With Alanna Matty’s Latest
It’s oddly unnerving and sets the pace for a hesitant and peculiar journey through the 8 track-album. Beginning with “Bitch,” which White Lines and Versace (WLAV) never quite comes right out to say and instead carefully only alludes to and heavily masks under breathy synths, MEAT is a dramatic instrumental album that seems to aim to make you uncomfortable and glancing over your shoulders even … Continue reading WLAV Binds Suspension, Horror and Addicting Electro-Beats on MEAT
In today’s “bet you didn’t see this coming!” release we see Neither Could Dylan teaming up with Maneframe for a infectious pop-punk schoolkid-crush bop titled Hey, Wait (I Wanna Show You Something) This collaboration began on Threads over a mutual appreciation for pop-punk. Maneframe already had the instrumental framework in place before bringing the track to Neither Could Dylan who penned off some lyrics and … Continue reading Hey, Wait! Did Neither Could Dylan Team Up With Maneframe?!
Warm. Inviting. Cozy. Those are just a couple of the feelings we get right off the top of Caleb Darger’s latest release. A clean picked acoustic guitar floats underneath his earnest vocals as he opens up about someone he might have hurt and he reflects on the experience while the wistful instrumentation that accompanies it provides a comforting safe space for us to give Darger … Continue reading Caleb Darger Has A Lot To Tell Us (and We’re Keen to Listen)
Pardon our delay but Skye Wallace literally broke the internet last week when this one was released and as an entirely online publication we were heavily impacted by the outage. What Is Real? sees a bit of a departure from her usual fair, whereas 2022’s Terribly Good album found Skye in a country rock groove, it would appear that we’re seeing Skye enter more of … Continue reading Skye Wallace Comes to a Confident Realization in “What Is Real?”
Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! If you missed the memo, Casual Conversation is our new video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. Today I’m excited to share with you my conversation with Philadelphia-based musician and lead of Snap Infraction, Steve Karsch. We talk about our love of sports, the bands upcoming … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Steve Karsch (Snap Infraction)
