Lucy Fitzgerald

Hi! “Where Were You” feels deeply personal and atmospheric—what was the initial spark or moment that inspired the song? Well, I’d worked out how to tune the guitar to open G. Then worked out some chords that became the song. So I’d…

Hi! What motivated you three to come together in Berlin in 2021 and start Swiss Pleasure? We all met in Berlin through the band. It started from a desire to play music with other people (and maybe also partially from having gone…

I’ve been spinning Another Night nonstop since it dropped on May 9, 2025, and damn, Shadow Animal (aka Christopher Ryan) crafted something truly addictive. The four-track EP effortlessly rides that indie rock/singer-songwriter line with cinematic guitar layers, heartfelt vocals, and just enough…

I’ve had “On Purpose” on repeat for days, and I swear everyone needs it on their playlist—it’s one of those rare tracks that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Clara Kay captures that messy grief of being stuck between…

I’m seriously hooked on “Conjuring” by Titan. From the first crash of drums and that gritty bass pulse, the song locks you in and doesn’t let go. The trio, who’ve been grinding away in NYC’s garage-punk underworld since the mid-2000s, really fuse…

If you’re not already listening to Nantua, let me introduce you to your next musical obsession. Their latest single, titled “Cutesy”, and it’s one of those songs that quietly gets under your skin and stays there in the best way. The Bristol-based…

Hi! What was the main inspiration or story behind your song “Carousel,” and how did it first come to you? A: Carousel has no crazy story behind it. I just had a show and the afters were at a bar named Carousel. There was…

Michelle Lockey’s “Dig Deeper” hit me right in the gut in the best way. It’s one of those songs that sounds like it was written exactly for that moment when you’re sitting alone, feeling like nothing is working out, and then someone…

Okay, so I stumbled on Milena Galasso’s new track “Honest” kind of by accident, and wow, what a punchy, straight-up banger. It’s one of those songs where by the second chorus you already know the words and you’re singing along like it’s…

Man, “Fervor” just hits differently, right from that dreamy minor chord intro. Colin Wolf’s guitar picks out this smoky dream-pop vibe, then Quincy Wellen kicks in on the drums with this slick 5/4 groove that’s got a jazzy bounce you don’t hear…

Right from the opening groove, “Memories Made” hooks you with its warm, funk-pop-jazz fusion vibe. Think staccato guitar riffs mixing with a mellow bassline that just refuses to sit still. Colin Wolf’s voice has this easygoing charm, like he’s telling you a…

Diving into this EP feels like flipping on strobe lights in a dim warehouse, raw, visceral synth-punk energy that hits your chest. Opener “Burning Down The Wrong Buildings” immediately locks you into a spell of fuzzy riffs and pounding beats, the kind…

Right off the bat, “Eric’s Song” hooks you with this gorgeously intimate vibe, like you’re overhearing a heartfelt confession while sharing a coffee. Justine’s voice is clear and honest, with an emotional edge that makes you lean in. The arrangement stays nicely…

Listening to Houston rapper Emsee’s debut full-length “Under a Still Moon” feels like stepping into a late-night dream. The album floats on ambient, guitar-drenched soundscapes that wrap around your ears, while Emsee’s lyrics rooted in real stories of loss, survival, and upheaval…

Arthur Stulien’s new single “Pour One Up” totally hit me right where it counts. It’s like the perfect summer jam you didn’t know you needed until you hit play. The song dropped on May 2, 2025, and from the first chord it’s…