Rebecca Anderson’s “Lay It All Down”
Rebecca Anderson’s new single “Lay It All Down” continues her streak of introspective, emotionally grounded songwriting. While her previous release “In the Beginning” focused on spiritual identity, this one zooms in on the internal messiness of trying to control too much, and the quiet power that can come from letting go. What makes “Lay It…
Lenny Jennings ft. Evida – “Phases”
“Phases” is the kind of debut that doesn’t aim for loud fireworks, it just lands, solid and raw. The track is led by Lenny Jennings’ guitar, which feels more like a lead character than a supporting instrument. There’s tension in the way he plays, not in the technicality, but in the way each note seems…
ARMINÉ – “My Dreams”
With “My Dreams,” mezzo-soprano ARMINÉ steps into a cinematic sound that feels both intensely personal and theatrically grand. The song begins with a sparse piano motif, delicate and icy, soon enveloped by a swelling low end that adds weight without distraction. Her voice, expressive and stately, enters like a presence through fog. It’s not a…
Daniel de Boer – The Turnaround
The Turnaround’s new self‑titled EP is a warm, globe‑trotting collection of six songs built around Daniel de Boer’s intimate bass and vocals. From Texel to Berlin, each track spotlights musicians from across the world, and their different roots seep into the arrangements without ever feeling forced. Opening cut “Keep You Close” pairs a gentle bassline…
Ivy League – American Love
Brooklyn’s Ivy League channel raw emotion into tight, hook‑driven rock on American Love. The album pulses with gritty guitar riffs and frank lyrics, capturing the tension of a love that’s frayed beyond repair. Rather than dwell on heartbreak’s minutiae, the band zeroes in on moments of rupture—snarling choruses that crackle with anger, quieter verses tinged…
Cinematic Giants Spotlight · May 2025
Francesca Pichierri – “Anime Vaghe”Pichierri pairs hushed piano with a solo that feels almost confessional, then lifts the roof with a choir‑driven chorus that pushes you out of your seat. It’s equal parts vulnerability and rallying cry, perfect for that film moment when doubt flips to determination. Gus Defelice – “Starlight”A glowing synth swell meets a searing…
Inez Leon – Del Alhelí
Del Alhelí is not just Inez Leon’s most ambitious EP to date—it’s her most personal. Written during a year she spent living in Mexico, the record documents a period of deep emotional and cultural reconnection. The Mexican-Korean artist, born and raised in Los Angeles, turns that time into five understated but resonant songs that make…
Edge of Paradise – Prophecy
Edge of Paradise comes in hard on Prophecy, their sixth studio album and first with Napalm Records. This release pushes deeper into heavy territory while still holding on to the theatrical, larger-than-life presence the band is known for. The record is aggressive, urgent, and personal, with themes that cut through tech-fueled collapse and land right…
Indomitus Pax – AfterGlow Bridge
Rome’s Solo Artist Turns a Memory into Music That Speaks Without Words There’s a kind of restraint in AfterGlow Bridge that’s rare. The single from Indomitus Pax, a solo composer and producer based in Rome, doesn’t build with bombast or collapse into cliche. Instead, it unfolds gently, like someone turning over a memory in their…
Julandjim – The Duchess Melody
There’s something instantly disarming about Julandjim’s The Duchess Melody. Built around a delicate, looping motif, the track feels like it drifts out of a film you haven’t seen but somehow remember. Drawing on influences like David Lynch, Air, François de Roubaix, and Philip Glass, this isn’t music that demands attention, it lingers. Julandjim’s approach is…
