Music Reviews

Cooper Phillip’s “Love Me Not” Lives in the Space Between a Crush and a Feeling

Cooper Phillip taps into the quiet intensity of imagined connection on “Love Me Not,” a minimalist pop-R&B track about early attraction, uncertainty, and feelings that form before anything real begins.

IVY Turns Late-Night Temptation Into a Pop Anthem With ‘Text/Ex’

IVY's latest single 'Text/Ex' is a sleek, emotionally honest pop track about cutting ties and reclaiming control — and it might just be her strongest moment yet. The final single

Young The Giant’s Victory Garden Might Be Their Most Important Album Yet

On Victory Garden, Young The Giant deliver a reflective, emotionally rich sixth album that builds on their past while feeling focused, grounded and fully realised in its vision.

kylekelly Turns Heartbreak Into Clarity With “it’s ALWAYS been about you”

kylekelly leans into emotional clarity on “it’s ALWAYS been about you,” a sharp, late-night pop track about ego, control, and the moment you realise it’s time to leave.

jaye’s “I Like The Rain” is the soundtrack your next rainy day needs

jaye returns with “I Like the Rain,” a reflective new single inspired by love, memory and quiet moments, turning rain into a symbol of connection and emotional clarity.

Two Grammys & a Room Full of Barking: Leon Thomas Live in London

Surprise guests, Grammy shoutouts and a crowd barking on command, Leon Thomas delivered a confident London debut, but left the Apollo wanting an encore.

LG Malique Bets Everything on Honesty with “Honestly, Honestly”

LG Malique leans into raw emotion on “Honestly, Honestly”, a fan-inspired release blending Atlanta trap textures with soulful vulnerability, turning a spontaneous moment into one of his most personal tracks

“Your Way” Sees The Moss Combine Indie Rock with a Message of Self-Determination

The Moss return with “Your Way”, a groove-led indie rock track teasing upcoming album Big Blue Moon, blending dreamy vocals, surf influences and a message about trusting your own direction.

Kat Graham’s “World Song” Sets the Stage for Her Global-Inspired New Album

Kat Graham introduces “World Song,” a vibrant, global-inspired single previewing her upcoming album, blending pop with multicultural influences while reflecting her ongoing work with UN Refugee Agency.

Casey Lipka Invites Stillness With “The Long Road”

Casey Lipka’s “The Long Road” is a soft, reflective single built on acoustic warmth and patience, offering a moment of calm while exploring trust, uncertainty, and the quiet strength of

TOMORA, live in Manchester

Tom Rowlands and AURORA put on a triumphant debut live performance at Century Hall. Read the 1883 review now.

Lauren Vahdani Captures Personal Growth Through “A Million Little Heartbreaks”

Lauren Vahdani’s debut album “A Million Little Heartbreaks” draws from personal experience, blending indie pop and Americana with honest songwriting that traces love, loss, and the gradual process of finding

18 Questions With MT Jones: Finding Joy in the In-Between

MT Jones opens up about his debut album JOY, from busking in Chester to touring internationally, and how love, loss and everything in between shaped the record.

THERA’s Homecoming at Prague’s O2 Arena

THERA’s return to Prague’s O2 Arena felt like both a milestone and a starting point, as the rising dark-pop artist delivered a confident, emotionally charged set in front of a

“EP 1” lets Victoria Sol turn loss into strange beauty

Cuban-American artist Victoria Sol turns personal loss into something hauntingly beautiful on her debut project “EP 1.” Blending ambient, electronic, folk, and jazz influences, the three-track release explores grief, desire,

Jessie Altman Explores the Line Between Illusion and Awareness on “Sleepwalking”

Jessie Altman leans into questions of identity, illusion and emotional awareness on her four-track EP “Sleepwalking,” a warm, introspective release produced by Jason Lehning and mixed by Craig Alvin.
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