Set Your Dark Soul Free: ‘Beautiful People’ by Hackmonocut

‘Beautiful People’ by Hackmonocut Nick Cave, or perhaps even The Doors, shine through and tell a wonderfully melancholic story of love that’s painfully intense, loss, and the search for meaning in life. It’s a post-punk dance between the beauty of existence and its transience, as well as loss.  Hackmonocut’s dark soul has been set free,…

An Alternative Dream in Subtle Nuances: ‘Marta’ by Vetna

‘Marta’ by Vetna  While the release of their debut album ‘As Lips Run’ may have been some time ago, the band Vetna has now made their first appearance with us through their current release ‘Marta’. For those already familiar with Vetna, you know what to expect. But for those who are still unacquainted with them, it’s…

From Ashes to Art: ‘Say When’ by Tattooed in Blue

‘Say When’ by Tattooed in Blue It’s Monday, and once again we board the bus of life, punch our ticket, and set our destination to the harsh reality. Our seatmate is Tattooed in Blue, who shares with us her perspective on life or excerpts from it. Her release, ‘Say When,’ shines from the first notes, a…

Soundscapes for the Soul: ‘In Waves’ by Lumari

‘In Waves’ by Lumari For those who haven’t yet had the pleasure of discovering Lumari: This band from the United States enriches alternative rock with shades of dream pop and shoegaze. Their compositions, marked by exquisite guitar arrangements and vocals of almost hypnotic quality, captivate the listener.  With their latest work, ‘In Waves’, they reaffirm…

‘Tie Them to the Mast’: Helsinki Horizon’s Ode to Modernity’s Abyss

‘Tie Them to the Mast’ by Helsinki Horizon Vor kurzem stießen wir bei unseren musikalischen Streifzügen durch die Welt der Indie-Musik auf eine skandinavische Alt-Rock-Gruppe namens Helsinki Horizon. Sie wurde bereits 2008 gegründet und 2012 komplettiert. Im Jahr 2021 veröffentlichten sie ihre von Kritikern gut aufgenommene Debüt-EP ‘Signal Flares’, die schon damals für Innovation und…