REVIEWS | New Music Discoveries 012

Our New Music Discoveries Volume 012 is for the dreamers, the returners, and the ones caught in between. This week’s selections are soaked in reflection, reinvention, and release — music made in bedrooms, pulled from long-lost sessions, and forged in moments of emotional clarity. From Solum’s raw loop of heartbreak in “Circles” to Stella’s glittering, golden-hour anthem “Move My Feet”, these tracks remind us that even in stillness, something stirs. Whether you're chasing closure, connection, or just a damn good hook — this is your soundtrack for the in-between.

"Move My Feet" by Stella

Sun-kissed and speaker-ready, "Move My Feet" is the euphoric summer anthem we’ve all been waiting for. Written by Stella and transformed into a glittering dance-pop gem by producer Dennis Jarrett (aka BEETROOTmusic), the track bursts with golden-hour energy and infectious hooks. From backyard parties to festival stages, this is pure feel-good fuel — made for barefoot dancing, top-down road trips, and moments that don’t need a filter. Turn it all the way up.

"Rêverie" by The Young Liars

Marking their long-awaited return, Jakarta’s The Young Liars emerge from a decade-long silence with "Rêverie" — a brooding, groove-heavy single that signals a bold new chapter. Built from a 2017 drum idea and layered slowly over time, the track unfolds with hypnotic basslines, cinematic guitar flourishes, and vocals that teeter between vulnerability and defiance. It’s a subtle reinvention that still pulses with the DNA of their earlier work. Self-produced and emotionally raw, "Rêverie" doesn’t just reintroduce The Young Liars — it redefines them.

"Actors" by Dom Moore

With shimmering synth-pop tones and a punch of alt-rock grit, "Actors" finds Dom Moore examining the blurred lines between performance and authenticity. The track questions the roles we play, on stage, in life, in pursuit of approval. Both introspective and cinematic, "Actors" delivers its message with quiet urgency, asking not just who we’re pretending to be, but what happens when the spotlight finally turns our way.

"Circles" by Solum

Dark, raw, and emotionally charged, "Circles" is Solum’s boldest single yet. Recorded in the confines of his London bedroom, the track pulls listeners into the exhausting loop of toxic love — where pain and repetition go hand in hand. Solum delivers distorted vocals, gritty textures, and honest lyricism that cut straight through. Vulnerable yet defiant.

"Halfway to Everywhere" by The Parachute Testers

A dreamy, expansive introduction to their upcoming debut, "Halfway To Everywhere" captures The Parachute Testers’ atmospheric blend of lush instrumentation and ethereal vocals. Rooted in South East Ireland but reaching far beyond, the track floats between the celestial and the grounded. With members hailing from Wexford, Leeds, and Ukraine, this is music shaped by distance, drift, and deep connection, an elegant first step on a journey that promises to be anything but ordinary.

"Cigarette" by Katie Bell

With a voice like smoke and storytelling that lingers, Katie Belle’s latest single "Cigarette" is a bittersweet meditation on love, memory, and the sparks that never fully go out. Teaming up once again with LA-based producer Fabio Campedelli, the Atlanta native leans into her indie pop and singer-songwriter roots, delivering a track that feels both intimate and cinematic. Lush production, reflective lyrics, and Katie’s signature vocal warmth make "Cigarette" a standout in her evolving catalog.

"Blindspot" by Tilt 360

Nearly two decades in the making, "Blindspot" by Tilt 360 finally gets a proper digital release in 2025. Originally recorded in the early 2000s, these tracks capture a band deeply rooted in the heavy, melodic textures of alt-metal and grunge. The EP showcases Tilt 360’s signature mix of raw emotion, thick guitar riffs, and gritty vocals. Remixed and remastered for the streaming era, "Blindspot" isn’t just a reissue; it’s a resurrection of timeless heavy rock that never got its due — until now.

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