Reflections on our later years Swedish alternative country band Gravy Train reflects on elderliness in their new single “The Gate”. With a sound that can draw parallelisms to the style of The Band and The Clash, the song’s mature lyrics portray a retrospective look back on life. “It’s nice to…

Struggling to let go Swedish rap artist Xersize details the pains of a dysfunctional relationship in his new release, “Over The Wall”, a song that can draw parallelisms to the styles of artists like Eminem and Mick Jenkins. “We've all been there; we've all been blinded by love”, confesses Xersize,…

On the inner demons Dutch metal band The Unslain releases “Within”, a tempestuous song about the pains of drug abuse. With a great balance of their old school metal, modern metal and metalcore influences that bring to mind reminiscences of Metallica, Lamb of God and Trivium, the song perfectly represents…

Starting to move on Swedish indie pop artist Julia K finds resolution in “It Was Never Me”, a reflective song about the aftermath of a relationship. The song’s indie rock vibes and expressive vocal performance bring forth memories of the style of artists like Beabadobee and Alvvays. Discussing the meaning…

Unveiling the pain Swedish indie pop singer Julia K goes through an emotional catharsis in “Lie”, an expressive song with profound emotional openness. With a sincere vocal performance that reminds of the sound of Phoebe Bridgers, the song’s intimate style flows in an everlasting buildup. Julia describes the lyrics with…

A small hope within the uncertainty Swedish indie rock band Lyrika reflects on the difficulty of a separation in their new track “Condemn the Silence”. A song that mixes a reflective dynamism that brings reminiscences of Editors’ “Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors” with expressive lyrics that remind of m83’s “wait”.…

Beyond black and white Swedish pop artist Per-Albin returns with “Hårt som järn”, a song that explores the ambiguity of truth and perspective. With a retro synthpop approach that can be reminiscent of bands like A-ha, the song represents an interesting shift in the artist’s sound. “The main topic of…

Leave this world behind Dutch metal band The Unslain returns with a post-apocalyptic tale in “Into The Unknown”, an epic song about interstellar travel. Reigniting their old school metal facet, the song’s grandiosity brings memories of classic 80’s bands like Iron Maiden, transforming their sound through a modern perspective. When…