We sat down with John Smyths to chat about his deeply personal album Memories and Empty Bottles! Discover what it was like recording across the globe and exploring themes of family and self-reflection. www.theothersidereviews.com/a-chat-with-...
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A song of disconnection and numbness with a heavy grunge thrust. Wrong Weak Wish have arrived with their debut single, "Data In The Air." Bilge’s vocals weave a gritty, silvery thread through a crushing four-minute soundscape. www.theothersidereviews.com/wrong-weak-w...
Eternal Mourning's "Drums Are Beating My Steps" captures the exact tug-of-war of insomnia. With vocals pulling you forward against a melody trying to hold you in place, it’s a beautifully cinematic journey through sleeplessness. Image Credit: Alleom inc www.theothersidereviews.com/eternal-mour...
From the upbeat energy of ‘B!tch Please’ to deep, vulnerable blues, Exzenya’s single "Forgiven For The Last Time" is here! Expect bold, melancholic vocals, soothing rhythms, and a raw take on self-forgiveness. www.theothersidereviews.com/exzenya-forg...
"Look at Me" by SLAPPER hits that sweet spot between nostalgia and modern electronic dance energy. It’s got an infectious beat that gets you moving, but don’t miss the message hidden beneath those smooth vocals: feeling close to someone, yet so far away. www.theothersidereviews.com/slapper-look...
FREDRYD’s track, 'The Sun and The Moon', pairs bright, sparkling melodies with heavy house beats to create a moment of pure euphoria. It's built around the energy of a night out and two people completely in sync. www.theothersidereviews.com/fredryd-the-...
Love, reflection, and a whole lot of vintage rock energy. NBP’s self-produced single 'All My Mind Is On You' blends a soft-rock allure with rich tenor vocals, swift guitars, and a magical piano melody. www.theothersidereviews.com/nbp-human-al... #NBP #AllMyMindIsOnYou #ClassicRock
Music that makes you feel deeply. Check out 'Every Step, Every Dream' by the.flyingSAM. Featuring a powerful vocal core and soaring, masterfully crafted melodies, it’s an invitation to connect, feel gratitude, and find strength in every moment. www.theothersidereviews.com/the-flyingsa...
Dark pop with a deeper meaning. LOB’s 'Rosarot Donkelschwarz' explores the moment convictions overshadow people, set to hypnotic melodies and gentle synths. It won't have you dancing wildly, but that moody rhythm will definitely have you swaying. www.theothersidereviews.com/lob-rosarot-...
Facing grief with hope and beauty. Biggelaar’s single ‘You Won’t Pick Up’ shifts from blues-rock to bare-bones, vintage folk. Self-produced, intimate, and stripped down to acoustic guitar and raw vocals. www.theothersidereviews.com/biggelaar-yo...
Kev Adkins tugs at the heartstrings in his single 'Last Life'. The track blends smooth Americana movement with a swirling, vulnerable vocal performance that brings the story to vivid life. Delicate urgency at its finest, definitely one to put on repeat. www.theothersidereviews.com/kev-adkins-l...
After a 13-year hiatus, Suzy's Field is back with a bang! Their reunion single, "Where Do You Go?", is a self-produced masterpiece packed with spooky funk, heavy rock grooves, and rich, dulcet vocals. It’s equal parts joyful and haunting. www.theothersidereviews.com/suzys-field-...
Janalynn Castelino’s "But Without You (Temptation Mix)" delivers a masterclass in emotional dance-pop. Her dynamic vocals bridge high-energy rhythms with the tender pain of heartbreak and reconciliation. Sophisticated, precise, and endlessly catchy. www.theothersidereviews.com/janalynn-cas...
Haunting, atmospheric, and impossibly hypnotic. Wales-based artist Sad Cypress drops her acoustic alt-pop single 'Three Wishes', a dark, minimalist tribute for All Hallows' Eve, produced by Meurig Hailstone. Step into the sonic forest: www.theothersidereviews.com/sad-cypress-...
Ready to dive into a sonic whirlpool? Heavy alt-rock newcomers, The Boffey Article, released their debut single, 'Not Feeling Myself', featuring thunderous drums by Pearl Jam's David Abbruzzese! Turn it up loud. www.theothersidereviews.com/the-boffey-a...
Stephan Folkes is back with his single, "Somebody Out There?". It’s an eerie, avant-garde trip—blending haunting ethereal melodies, heavy pulsating dance beats, and subtle touches of R&B and pop synth. www.theothersidereviews.com/stephan-folk... #StephanFolkes #SomebodyOutThere #AvantGarde
Music to sweep you off your feet! "Dance All Night With You" by The Muster Point Project combines sweeping indie-rock guitars, bold drums, and pure pop romance. Get ready for heart-pounding grooves and a song that leaves you breathless. www.theothersidereviews.com/the-muster-p...
Tired of autotune and generic pop? We spoke with Alexandra Rose from The Crystal Teardrop about their album Love You More, bringing back late-60s garage rock & acid folk, and limiting studio overdubs. www.theothersidereviews.com/a-chat-with-...
Annie Dressner’s single 'Hate Being By Myself' is here! Packed with 90s pop flair, gorgeous warmth, and those signature flawless vocals. Fans of Suzanne Vega and Amy Shark, this one is an absolute must-listen. www.theothersidereviews.com/annie-dressn...
Wrapped in a haze of old-school psych rock, first class rebel drops his debut EP Leave Your Thoughts Behind Heavy drums, soaring guitars, and impish mischief await in lead track 'Shadows Fade'. www.theothersidereviews.com/first-class-...
Nikko and the Night Shift have released Breakthrough, a 9-track record mixing vintage rock, blues, soul, and Americana into one bold soundscape. Building on 2023's Interstellar, Nikko Pisciotti delivers an album packed with raw energy and craft. www.theothersidereviews.com/nikko-and-th...
Pure, unhinged energy. Michael & The Guillotine’s "The Hydra Blues" is an addictive, chaotic fight for survival with a chorus that will have you shouting along on the first listen. Embrace the chaos. www.theothersidereviews.com/michael-the-...
Caught feelings for a friend? Georgia G’s single 'Enough Friends' is here! It’s a vulnerable, intimate look at the friendzone, wrapped in a happy-go-lucky, confident melody that gives you the courage to finally make your move. www.theothersidereviews.com/georgia-g-en...
Capturing the loss of universal ideals, Owen Young’s poignant folk EP Always Was is here. Driven by simple acoustic melodies and airy instrumentation, it pairs a light, bright sonic path with a dark, intimate, and profound emotional core. www.theothersidereviews.com/owen-young-a...
7-minute tracks that feel like 30 seconds? That’s the power of Ray’s Music Exchange. Their EP, A Live Family Rayunion 2025, drops you straight into an effortless groove with audio so crisp, you won't believe it's live. www.theothersidereviews.com/rays-music-e...
The digital world needs a little more empathy right now. With their single "New Shoes", ProgAtom takes on online trolling and hateful discourse. It’s a call to pause, step into another person’s shoes, and look at the world from different perspectives. www.theothersidereviews.com/progatom-new...
The Night and the Dirty's single "Reflections" is a raw, melodic journey through vulnerability and growth. With a scratching edge that picks at the soul, it turns self-confrontation into the first step toward being better. www.theothersidereviews.com/the-night-an...
Same classic bones, but with a hilarious new twist! Sheldon Mashugana’s cover of 'Monster Mash' trades the staid feel of the original for pure, comedic fun and quirky filtered tones. It’s like a comedy remake of a classic movie, check it out! www.theothersidereviews.com/sheldon-mash...
Looking for a track that makes you want to jump and let loose? Fred Denote and NO.mad900’s 'Jank Fott' is a high-energy rallying cry featuring slick verses, marching pulses, and an infectious chorus you'll be shouting along with in no time. www.theothersidereviews.com/fred-denote-...
Last Relapse dives into relationship dynamics with "Throw Away The Key", a track packed with classic indie-rock flow, a driving drum & bass spine, and a cheeky rock flourish. The knockout vocal kick brings it all together. www.theothersidereviews.com/last-relapse...