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New This Week: The ‘Spring Forward’ EP from Florence Road
In the form of another EP (the group's second), 'Spring Forward' is the concise, hard-hitting collection we needed to confirm their talent. While not an album, as many fans are surely hoping for, these four tracks provide enough to hold us over until that eventual day.
Apr 1


Searching for the Grey in a Black-and-White World: Harry Kappen’s “Balance” and the Sound of Sanity Fighting Back
Somewhere between the screaming headlines, the algorithm-fed outrage, and the endless parade of talking heads yelling across digital barbed wire, Harry Kappen has the audacity to do something almost reckless: he suggests we slow down and think.
Mar 30


Shweta Harve’s ‘Have You Loved Like a Tree?’ Finds Strength in Stillness
In a pop landscape increasingly shaped by immediacy — instant hooks, emotional spikes, and algorithm-friendly intensity — Shweta Harve’s “Have You Loved Like a Tree?” moves in the opposite direction. It doesn’t rush to impress. It doesn’t build toward a towering climax. Instead, it settles into something quieter and more deliberate, asking listeners to sit with a question that feels almost out of step with modern pop’s pace: What does it mean to love in a way that endures?
Mar 30


Robert Ross Delivers Heartfelt Devotion with “For You Girl”
Robert Ross has built his career on a foundation of sincerity, and with his latest single, “For You Girl,” he leans into one of country music’s most enduring themes — wholehearted, all-in love. The result is a polished, radio-friendly track that highlights both his songwriting instincts and his commitment to emotional storytelling.
Co-written with Gil Grand, who also produced the track, “For You Girl” opens with a familiar but effective setup: a chance encounter that changes
Mar 30


Gothic Blues Meets Graveyard Gospel: The Curse of K.K. Hammond’s ‘Ain’t No Grave’ Is a Haunting Reinvention
Reworking a song as well-traveled as “Ain’t No Grave” is no small task. The tune has lived many lives already, shaped by different voices and eras, and it carries a weight that can easily overwhelm a new interpretation. The Curse of K.K. Hammond, though, approaches it from a different angle. Instead of trying to outdo what came before, she leans into the song’s atmosphere and lets it unfold on its own terms.
Mar 30


The Brand New Beabadoobee Single Featuring The Marias
Crank It Music Magazine's review for the latest Beabadoobee and The Marias single 'All I Did Was Dream Of You'
Mar 23


Miss Freddye Lets the Blues Speak Plain on “Slippin’ Away”
Miss Freddye doesn’t dress the blues up for company, and on Slippin’ Away, she doesn’t try to sell you anything you haven’t already lived through yourself. That’s part of what makes this single work. It’s direct, unpretentious, and grounded in the kind of emotional reality that blues has always depended on to stay relevant.
Mar 18


Review: Femtanyl - Man Bites Dog
Breakcore/hyperpop duo Femtanyl release their very first full length LP and it rocks!
Mar 3


Midnight Sky Finds Clarity and Conviction on “Straight At the Sun”
Americana-leaning rockers Midnight Sky deliver a bright, purposeful performance with their latest single, “Straight At the Sun.” Pulled from the album Just Before Dawn, the track balances thoughtful lyricism with an accessible, radio-friendly sheen — a combination that should resonate strongly with fans of roots-oriented country rock and Triple A formats alike.
Feb 25


Hearts on the Highway: Eleyet McConnell Turn Trial into Triumph on The Journey
There’s a certain kind of rock record that doesn’t announce itself with flash—it arrives with conviction. On The Journey, released March 6, 2026, Eleyet McConnell don’t chase trends, they chase truth. And they do it with guitars up, eyes forward, and zero interest in playing it safe.
Feb 25


Best of New Indie: “Singing To An Empty Chair” - Ratboys
An early review for the latest from indie-twang band Ratboys!
Feb 6


Country Star In the Making: Laci Kaye Booth
Up and coming country artist, Laci Kaye Booth kicked off what is set to be an eventful summer for her with her new release “Daddy’s...
May 19, 2025


The Return of Lorde
The New Zealand pop princess is back again with her new song “What Was That”. Lorde began teasing the synth-pop tack back in early April,...
May 14, 2025
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