DALE CORNELIUS – WHAT IS CARRIED, WHAT IS LEFT BEHIND?
In Dale Cornelius’ album What Is Carried, What Is Left Behind? environmental sound plays a significant role in his artistic language. By combining writing for a string quartet with the use of synthesizers and found sound, the album examines how…
FOXY LEOPARD – OUTLAWS OF PEACE
With “Outlaws of Peace” Foxy Leopard follows an unconventional path through the country and folk genres, the track being notable for its raw and aggressive use of resonator guitar. The combination of metallic string strokes, haunting slides…
BRANNEN – CLOSURE (ALL I WANT IS)
Certain experiences do leave questions which time by itself cannot solve, and Brannen deals with this well-known emotional aspect in “Closure (All I Want Is)”. The song looks at the wish to reach a conclusion in situations where important…
MILO KOBAYASHI – METAMORPHOSIS
Milo Kobayashi’s Metamorphosis is based on the concept of becoming one’s true self, the body of work having been shaped by personal growth, changing circumstances, and creative discovery. By presenting it as a transformation, the album reflects the…
INNOCENT DARKNESS – HEXEN
The darker days of autumn are what have inspired Hexen, an original album by Innocent Darkness, which was released on 6 October 2026. Taking advantage of the mysterious atmosphere linked with October, the project looks at the intersection between…
FERDINAND RENNIE – LOVE IS ALL WE HAVE
Ferdinand Rennie offers a timely appeal regarding love and human relationships through “Love Is All We Have”, a pop ballad which addresses the problems of the current situation. Instead of forgetting what is most important when times are…
ORSHINA – Requiem for “NOVA”
‘Orshina’s Requiem for “NOVA”‘ deals with the challenging area lying between deep sorrow and the pursuit of hope. As a commemorative album, it looks at the subject of loss while stressing the need to remember people who are now…
NEIL VALMONTE – THE ROAD I DIDNT PLAN ON
Unexpected turns often take us far from the paths we imagined, and the song “The Road I Didn’t Plan On” explores this uncertainty through a thoughtful reflection on unforeseen experiences. Neil Valmonte examines the topic with a respect for the various…
“Let’s Imagine” — A Song That Turns Big Ideas Into an Uplifting Musical Experience
Some records will win you over through the sheer energy of the thing, some through the quality of the storytelling and some just have that quality about them that makes you feel that music can still be a force that opens doors to new possibilities.…
DON CICI – JAMES BOND
Don Cicci’s remix single “James Bond” uses sampling to demonstrate its dramatic potential, combining the influence of Italian composer Enzo Minuti with urban boom-bap percussion. The song, which came out on 10 April 2026, is inspired by the exciting…
SHELDON MASHUGANA – ITS TURKEY DAY
“It’s Turkey Day” by Sheldon Mashugana is set against the background of Thanksgiving and presents the holiday not as a traditional tribute but through the lens of an unfolding adventure. The main plot of the song is based on Sheldon and…
C’BATCH – I GUESS YOU WANT IT THIS WAY
‘C’batch’s I Guess You Want It This Way’ takes one composition and turns it into a six-track listening experience, with each version providing its own interpretation of that piece. The tracks do not act as individual songs strung…
QUINTESSE feat. KARL JOSEF – ON MY WAY
“On My Way”, the pop-rock single by QUINTESSE featuring KARL JOSEF, shows a clear sense of progression. Instead of showing its most intense emotions right from the start, it builds up gradually, starting off with restraint and then moving…
DOWNTOWN MYSTIC – Maybe Love’s A Crime
The traditions underlying American roots rock still offer rich possibilities for artists who want to blend traditional influences with a modern viewpoint. DownTown Mystic addresses this area with the song “Maybe Love’s A Crime”, a track…
TANIA KYLLIKKI – HUMAN
TaniA Kyllikki’s “HUMAN” follows an ambitious course by combining soulful, gospel-influenced vocals with techno-house production to produce a piece that is both emotionally straightforward and physically involving. The contrast is achieved by means of…
WATCH ME DIE INSIDE – FANTASY GIRL (COVER)
The cover of ‘Fantasy Girl’ by Watch Me Die Inside takes a well-known expression of desire and looks at it from a more doubtful point of view. Although the song was first performed by Johnny O., in this version it is seen as an examination of…
GIANFRANCO MALORGIO – AN IMMIGRANT’S STORY
The story titled ‘An Immigrant’s Story’ by Gianfranco Malorgio is a cinematic work centred on the emotional impact of migration and the difficulties encountered by people who leave their native country. Since a film version has been envisaged, the piece…
ERICKOSCAR – STILL FIGHTING
“Still Fighting” is based on the concept of resilience, with the aim of encouraging people to keep going when things get tough. The title immediately conveys a strong sense of determination, and the reason for producing the song gives…
MAD PAINTER – ISLAND POETRY
Island Poetry adopts a wide-ranging interpretation of the classic 1970s rock vocabulary which shapes Mad Painter’s music. The album fuses elements of hard rock, progressive rock, glam and melodic styles, and the Hammond organ is placed together with the…
Ståle Kleiberg – Across the Ocean towards a Higher Firmament
Ståle Kleiberg’s album Across the Ocean towards a Higher Firmament is a modern classical work that is highly reflective and develops around the themes of longing, memory, identity and a sense of belonging. It is performed by the Trondheim Symphony…
