U2 surprise-dropped their new EP Days of Ash on Ash Wednesday, and it hit me hard. Six tracks, no warning, no marketing buildup, but a need to stand up for something. It’s a punk move, a loving punch through the office walls of the greedy expansionists, a peace threat delivered with flowers. These songs sound like they … Read more
The latest Weezer tracks have been suspiciously good and liberated. It feels like they don’t give a damn about how people see them, and that seems to result in some fine music. Weezer is such a productive band, that it’s inevitable to have some variation in the quality of their songs. Personally, I like all … Read more
This song is fantastic. Weezer at their best. I really don’t have anything bad to say about this song – it’s a very powerful pop rock song with relatable lyrics. I don’t know about you, but as a kid, I always wanted to be a superhero. I had a cape and a staff weapon like … Read more
In the beginning of the music video, Måns says that the song is a letter to himself as a young boy. That is a lovely idea for a song. On My Way is an irresistible song about trusting yourself and ignoring the naysayers and pessimists. I’ve heard many artists saying the same thing, that they … Read more
Moby’s discography is versatile and huge. Ever since he got popular enough, he seemed to care less and less about what’s expected of him. Since he rose to popularity, Moby has released a lot of albums that do not aim to please the mainstream. I’ve been following Moby’s career since Play, and lately I haven’t … Read more
Au/Ra is one of the more interesting contemporary artists. She’s got a distinct voice and the production style of her songs sounds fresh without trying to be excessively revolutionary. The focus is in the songs, like it should be. The chorus of Ideas skilfully leaves the listener hanging a couple of times, when the melody … Read more
It’s such a pleasure to look at whatever Alan Walker is involved in. Every Alan Walker music video is amazing, and for a scifi fan like me, this kind of surreal videos are a treat. The video plays homage to the NoCopyrightSounds origins of all three artists. As all three artists are fans of each … Read more
I have conflicting feelings about this song. On the other hand it’s an empowerment song for women, but at the same time, the video is as traditional as it gets. Not to mention the lines about her “sword size”. “And you might think I’m weak without a swordBut if I had one, it’d be bigger … Read more
I was browsing Spotify’s global top hits and came across The Weeknd’s song Blinding Lights, which led me on a little YouTube journey. I checked out the Blinding Lights music video, and as great as it was, I got even more interested, when I found out that it was actually a part of a music … Read more
Yes, this track may be More of Just the Same, but who else could write a track like this? Infected Mushroom is a very unique band. Personally, I think I am the embodiment of the ideology of creating more of just the same. I like to just keep going, learning on the way, maybe improving … Read more
I don’t listen to a lot of house music, but I do recognize a quality house track when I hear one. Emre Arisev & Dogu Dylan sent me this track, and I gotta say that I wasn’t expecting to get this excited. Alive is based on the Bee Gees‘ hit Stayin’ Alive, but only fractions … Read more
Sometimes, when I’m looking for suitable Spotify playlists to send Unzyme’s music to, I come across some really cool new songs. TW3LV & Huntar surprised me with their lovely song, Tonight. The vibe of this song is super cool and soulful. The vocals sound very soothing and the production suits the song very well. Timeless … Read more
I sometimes listen to my Spotify Release Radar without looking at what’s on this week’s playlist. When this track kicked in, it was clear that this was a Röyksopp song. The crunchy synth sounds, the relentless arpeggios, the grooves that make it impossible to stay still, the feeling of flying – it’s all there. I … Read more
Alan Walker’s songs are laser-focused on young people who feel alienated. They see the world from their personal digital perspective that algorithms designed for them, and since their bubble is unique, they wonder why nobody understands them. Are You Lonely, Alone, Ghost, Faded and Lost Control talk about the feeling of being an outsider, and … Read more
I was sending Unzyme’s new song Nerve cells to music curators via Submithub, when I stumbled upon this wonderful, uplifting pop song by Maty Noyes. It’s now wonder why many music curators have chosen to feature this song in their blogs and playlists – this song is very special. It is much harder to write … Read more
I was listening to the fantastic Active Anthems electronic music playlist, and amidst all fun-but-not-epic tracks, I was stopped on my tracks by Slander’s awesome piece of art, called Love Is Gone. Having explored new music for a couple of days, this was a breath of fresh air. The arrangement is very surprising. I like … Read more
Limitless kicks off with a familiar “whoaaah”, as heard extensively on Burning Bridges. There’s a bit of “We Don’t Run”, “Undivided” and “We Weren’t Born to Follow” in this song. And a whole lot of the style that was prominent on This House Is Not For Sale. There’s nothing too surprising about Limitless, and if … Read more
I’ve been following Porter Robinson ever since Spotify’s brain-picking algorithms introduced him to my consciousness, back in 2015. I really enjoyed his debut album Worlds, and his work as Virtual Self. Porter’s music is very unique and recognizable. It’s artistic and it sometimes borders on cute, which is not too common in today’s poposphere. The … Read more
When the lead single Father of All… was released, I wasn’t too excited about it, mainly because of the vocal effects. However, the song has grown on me, and now I seem to enjoy it. “Fire, Ready, Aim” is a dirty pop punk track with silly piano and organ stuff in the background. There is … Read more
Pet Shop Boys is my most listened-to band according to Spotify’s statistics. I’ve been a Spotify user for 11 years, and for all that time Spotify has collected data on the music I’ve listened to the most. When Spotify’s decade report appeared a few months ago, Pet Shop Boys took the first spot. So, I … Read more
I consider Pet Shop Boys to be the greatest band of all time, so this is a biased review (just like all other reviews are). There are two scales to rate songs on: the normal scale, and the Pet Shop Boys scale, which, by default, is above the normal scale. “Burning the heather” is the … Read more