Posts by Steve Burgess
GILSKA Sparks a Dark Electronic Pop Storm With ‘Electric’
GILSKA continues her impressive ascent with Electric, a darkly alluring slice of electronic pop that crackles with tension from its...
Cashus King & Big O Deliver a Soulful Lesson in Resilience on ‘Water to Wine’
There are plenty of collaborative hip-hop records that promise chemistry, but Water to Wine feels like the real thing. Los...
Nigerian-American Artist Chuckmate Reclaims Power on New Single ‘BLACK MAGICK’
Nigerian-American recording artist Chuckmate has returned with his new single, “BLACK MAGICK.” Serving as an inspirational hip-hop anthem, the track...
Morphide Embrace the Human Side of Modern Metal on ‘Mental’
There are plenty of bands capable of writing crushing metal records, but far fewer can pair that intensity with genuine...
Breathing Statue Explores the Space Between Motion and Reflection in ‘Calm Your Mind’
Breathing Statue has always been a project that’s difficult to pin down, and that’s exactly what makes it so interesting....
The Songs of Butler & Cupples Let Songwriting Shine on ‘Better off Lost’
In an era where image often overshadows substance, The Songs of Butler & Cupples continue to prove that great songwriting...
HINDOWA Keeps It Unfiltered On ‘Warchief 2: The Cure’
HINDOWA’s latest mixtape, Warchief 2: The Cure, refuses to sand down its edges. Across 17 tracks, the Portland artist leans...
Mandu Soul Blends Classic Soul With Modern R&B On ‘Entelechy’
With his debut album Entelechy, Mandu Soul delivers an assured introduction that bridges the warmth of classic R&B with the...
Eythor Arnalds Crafts a Meditative Masterpiece with ‘Music for Walking’
There are albums designed to command attention, and there are albums that quietly reshape the way we experience the world...
Bernell Jones II Channels Jazz Tradition into Something Timeless on ‘1979’
Bernell Jones II has built his reputation on bridging jazz tradition with contemporary culture, and on his latest single, “1979,”...