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Hi! So, let’s start with the vibe—“The Looking Glass” sounds like a late-night spiral in a dreamscape hotel bathroom. Was there a specific moment or memory that inspired that mood? A:It’s funny, we rarely ever go into a song with a clear intention…

Matt Saxton’s new track “Rough Patch” hit me right in the chest in the best way. It’s one of those songs that doesn’t need to shout to be heard; it just quietly works its way into your bones. There’s this mix of…

Jacob Shakespeare’s new track “sunflower” is one of those songs that makes you stop mid-scroll and just listen. It’s bright and emotionally messy in the best way, like a sugar rush blended with a diary entry. The beat is pure indie pop…

Here’s my take on Jennifer Harper’s “Goodbye.” It’s a warm, quiet anthem that feels like a heartfelt exhale after years of carrying old stories around. The song kicks off with her soothing piano, simple yet packed with emotion, and her voice gently…

Michael Lazar’s “Daydreaming” is the kind of song you don’t just hear — you sort of float through it. Right from the first piano notes, it wraps you in this warm, hazy vibe that feels like staring out the window on a…

I just stumbled on Tim Johnson Jr.’s “Fly Girl” and wow, it’s a pure burst of sunshine that gets you moving from beat one. It’s got this sweet 90s R&B/dance pop vibe, think nods to Michael Jackson or Babyface, but still totally…

Q: Bellhead has been described as blending post-punk, goth, industrial, and dance-punk elements. How do you manage to keep your sound cohesive while pulling from such diverse genres? Ivan – There is a way that Karen and I play off each other…

Bellhead’s new track “Threats” hits like a storm that doesn’t ask for permission, it just shows up, rips through your speakers, and dares you not to move. The signature dual-bass attack from Ivan and Karen is as fierce as ever, but this…

Hi! “Something Strange” feels like a deeply personal track. Can you talk us through the emotional journey behind it? A: I originally set out to write something a bit more upbeat—but when I started writing the lyrics, I just let the words…

When I hit play on Paul Ewen’s “Beyond Time” EP, something clicked right away—it’s got that perfect blend of head-nodding house and transportive techno. Ewen’s been pounding underground dancefloors for 30-plus years, spinning everything from grimey basement grooves to the set-stopping trance…

There’s something about “Where Were You” that grabs you from the first soft pluck of acoustic guitar and won’t let go. Recorded live in one take with ribbon mics, Anders Dal’s voice feels like he’s in your living room, dry, warm, and…

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…