Mike O’Cull, independent music journalist. www.mikeocull.com
The best songwriters have a way of taking complicated issues and making them accessible through music. They invite listeners into a conversation, encouraging them to think a little deeper about the world around them. On his latest single, “Poor Little Trillionaire,” singer-songwriter Kenny Foster does exactly that, delivering a sharp piece of social commentary wrapped […]
Texas-based alt/indie/shoegaze outfit Fascination 127 makes a striking statement with their new digital release Memories of Lebanon. While the album is loosely framed as a concept piece inspired by Beirut’s vibrant mid-20th century cultural scene, what really emerges is a swirling, psychedelic rock experience packed with attitude and atmosphere. Fascination 127 blends indie grit, shoegaze haze, […]
Cryptic, multi-dimensional troubadour Alias Wayne delivers a grooving, low-toned meditation on American life with his new single “Manifest Destiny.” Released December 1, 2025, the track is a mid-speed folk/rock shuffle that dismantles the expectations so many people carry and the sense of inevitable success that often blinds them. The musical vibe and lyrical snark of […]
Chicago’s own Nick Nobody emerges as a solo artist on his deeply soulful debut album Nomad. Released in September of 2025 by Hyperbole Creative Media LLC, Nomad shows Nick Nobody to be a fine R&B/Pop singer with an introspective, philosophical bend that sets him apart from his often over-sweetened and over-sexualized competition. Formerly with the […]
The Sheyana Band displays true blues/rock mastery on the group’s new recording All The Best. Operating out of Northwest Tasmania, TSB has developed a winning sound that mixes blues tradition, rock vibes, and melodic and instrumental ways that weave in and out of the typical on the road to the sublime. Released on October 10th, […]
Vocalist, cabaret artist, and storyteller Marleena Barber turns in a huge gift bag of compelling holiday music on her new Christmas album Once Upon a December set for release on December 1st 2025. She is a clean and elegant singer with a strong belt that serves her well and makes these familiar Christmas favorites fresh […]
Vintage pop project California yearns and jangles from the heart of the 1960s on the group’s new album Postcard From London. The 22-song set is a well-produced effort made up of both original songs and covers of classics from that golden age of radio. Postcard From London was released on October 25th, 2025 on the […]
When music is life you are free to keep experimenting and expanding even after success. Even after penning hit songs you can continue to be quirky and inventive. Our friend Ehson Hashemian’s new album Me Then You shows us the kind of indie pop color and flavor that has long been a hallmark of his […]
