‘Lord Knows I'm Trying’ by Stephen McCafferty

‘Lord Knows I’m Trying’ by Stephen McCafferty Somewhere between the burden of the past and the hopeful future, there is a space, a time, in which you find yourself at the crossroads of the present, so to speak. Stephen McCafferty addresses this feeling in his new single ‘Lord Knows I’m Trying’ and describes how the range…

A picture of modern existence: "j'ai tout" by Laurent Corbec

„j’ai tout“ by Laurent Corbec A picture of modern existence and the inner emptiness associated with it. At some point, external possessions are no longer enough to achieve a feeling of contentment.  In „j’ai tout,“ Laurent Corbec explains how connectivity and the endless flow of information lead to a feeling of isolation and meaninglessness. Social…

Breaking Free: Chris Pellnat's Anthem of Authenticity

‘We Are Not Robots’ by Chris Pellnat ‘We Are Not Robots’ is the name of Chris Pellnat’s new release, which delves deep into the human need to embrace authenticity and freedom. The song reveals a struggle with societal expectations and the pressure to conform.  The opening lines reflect a sense of betrayal and disappointment as…

When Hearts Anchor and Wings Spread: ‘This Old Town’ by Oli Bruce

‘This Old Town’ by Oli Bruce  …is an acoustic ballad that captures the bittersweet reality of growing up. The melody is reminiscent of times gone by and evokes nostalgic feelings, a longing for freedom, and the urge to leave the confines of a familiar home.  However, the initial euphoria soon gives way to the sobering…

“Over Here Over There” by S.J. Armstrong

“Over Here Over There” by S.J. Armstrong The term DIY is one that S.J. Armstrong can undoubtedly wear with pride in the music scene, as he has virtually created his latest album, “Over Here Over There,” single-handedly. On his third album, he not only took charge of all the sound engineering, mixing, and mastering, but…

Zwischen Monotonie und Melancholie: "mühle" von Luis Schwamm

„mühle“ von Luis Schwamm Mit seiner neuen Single „mühle“ kündigt Luis Schwamm sein im November kommendes Debütalbum „alte möbel und junge nervositäten“ (VÖ bei Backseat) an. „mühle“ ist ein Stück, das Elemente des Indie-Folk mit einer inhaltlichen Auseinandersetzung zu den Themen Arbeit, Liebe, Frustration und Selbstzerstörung verbindet.  Die Lyrics malen ein Bild von der täglichen…