29.11.2025-MONOLITH Domination (Hands,2016)

ELECTRONIC / INDUSTRIAL

   “Domination” proves that Monolith is not exactly repeating himself. This is a project with a great sound, which is in constant evolution. I was totally convinced by the mix between techno ‘Berliner’ influences and damaging industrial treatments. There are several cool songs on his album, but I really have a preference for “The Bell Witch” and “Bitter Years”.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/1zd2gg

 

27.11.2025-WINTER SEVERITY INDEX Disgelo (Icy Cold,2022)

 

POST PUNK

   Hailing from the underground depths of Italy’s alternative music scene, Simona aka Winter Severity Index has journeyed from self-taught guitarist to a composer who crafts hauntingly evocative soundscapes. As Winter Severity Index evolves from a full band to her solo vision, Simona opens up about the relentless passion that drives her, the artistic challenges of staying true to an independent ethos, and the complex emotions woven into her latest album, “Disgelo.” With a finger on the pulse of Europe’s shifting subcultures, she offers a look at what it means to create outside the mainstream, to rebel against the ordinary, and to thrive in a world that often prefers the familiar over the innovative.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/32ac2c

25.11.2025-MILLIONYOUNG Rare Form (Mishu,2018)

 

INDIE / ELETRONICA

   Mike Diaz is an American musician who continues with his project called Millionyoung. Like other well-known names in the music scene such as Teen Daze, Toro Y Moi, and Washed Out, Millionyoung also started out in the Chillwave genre. With his discography growing, the musician brought new airs to his sound, encompassing other genres and expanding his electronic music. A good example of this was his previous album, 'Variable' (2013). Millionyoung appropriates current electronic music, and much of his sound encompasses Downtempo and Chillwave itself; however, in the ten tracks, we can perceive that the musician also doesn't forget to include echoes of Disco Music and 80s influences (Art Of Noise, Orange Juice, and New Order are some examples). An album that offers both danceable moments to enjoy a night with friends ('Concept Of Time') or a more relaxing mood, creating a very introspective soundscape ('What To Do').

https://www.sendspace.com/file/kyrvm2

23.11.2025-ANITA TIJOUX Kaos (Oveja Negra,2007)

 

HIP HOP

   Difficulties with her record label during the recording of her first solo album meant that it never was released to the public, so Tijoux changed labels and started over. Kaos saw Tijoux take advantage of her artistic freedom, editing and experimenting with more upbeat, poppier styles, like “Gol”, and also enter into slower songs, such as “A Veces”, featuring fellow Chilean rapper Hortodoj.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/fu891o

21.11.2025-CARMEN CONSOLI Volevo Fare La Rockstar (Polydor,2021)

 

POP / ROCK

   “Volevo fare la rockstar” arrives six years after “L'abitudine di ritorno” and is one of the albums that best captures the greatness of the Sicilian singer-songwriter.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/zkh8rr

19.11.2025-BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN Keep Me On Your Mind/See You Free (Jagjaguwar,2024)

 

INDIE FOLK

   While previous releases relied on traditional songs to lend a weight to their art, Bonny Light Horseman have become a primordial, acoustic force of nature on Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free. Most of these songs sound like they were written over a century ago, and performed with instruments just as storied. The only sounds that don't murmur with age are the clear, full-throated voices of Anais Mitchell and Eric D. Johnson. With a few folk-pop dabbling exceptions, the trio maintain the timeless, fireside publican house atmosphere for the entire runtime.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/jj8j49

17.11.2025-JAMAICA Ventura (Control Freak,2014)

 

ALTERNATIVE ROCK

   The French duo of Florent Lyonnet and Antoine Hilaire recorded their second album in Los Angeles right on Ventura Boulevard, which explains both the title and the sunshine sound. From the very first note, it's the typical Jamaica sound – but that doesn't mean reggae; instead, there are melodic singalongs and effect-laden guitars with a few synths and sound effects thrown in.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/qjca9r