Overview:

Mess in Mind is an indie pop release from Australian singer-songwriter Caleb Barth. Building atmospheric synths with driving guitar and drums, the track captures a late-night, introspective energy.

About the song:

Caleb Barth’s latest single explores the restlessness of an overactive mind, dwelling on mistakes, and its eventual ability to overcome them, allowing clarity to form.

Built on a foundation of pulsing rhythm, layered guitars, and ambient textures, Mess in Mind reflects on the weight of intrusive thoughts and the realisation that, however overwhelming, these moments play a role in shaping who we become.

The track leans into both tension and release, mirroring the cycle of overthinking; from spiralling uncertainty, to a quiet sense of acceptance.

“Mess in Mind came from those nights I couldn’t switch my thoughts off. It’s about learning to sit with the chaos a little and realising that it’s all part of the process of becoming who you are.”

This Matteo -Stupid People stuck up my Nose

 DIY Punk Energy with New Single

At just 12 years old, Matteo is already carving out his place in London’s underground music scene. The young guitarist and songwriter brings a raw, DIY punk spirit to a new generation, drawing clear influence from legends like Green Day, Ramones, and The Clash. His sound is loud, direct, and unapologetically honest—exactly what punk has always stood for.

“Stupid People Stuck Up My Nose” – A New Release

Released on March 20, Matteo’s latest single, “Stupid People Stuck Up My Nose,” delivers an unfiltered take on the world through a young but strikingly self-aware lens. Built on punchy guitar riffs and a no-compromise vocal delivery, the track channels frustration, irony, and independence.

At its core, the song captures how a kid tries to make sense of today’s chaotic world—bombarded by headlines, opinions, and constant bad news. Rather than overanalyze it, Matteo keeps things simple and direct: make the world rock again.

The Video –

The accompanying music video stays true to the track’s DIY ethos. Filmed in Matteo’s bedroom, it features a backdrop of handmade posters and newspaper headlines he had been absorbing in the weeks leading up to recording.

The result is a deliberately chaotic visual setting that mirrors both the confusion and the raw energy driving the song.

This release follows Matteo’s debut single, “S.O.S. (Same Old Situation),” which he originally wrote at just 10 years old and released last October. That track took a sarcastic swipe at the repetitive, overproduced nature of modern pop music—calling out recycled chords, themes, and overly polished aesthetics.

Everything about Matteo’s project reflects a genuine DIY approach. From recording and visuals to promotion, he keeps full creative control spreading his music through handmade flyers, QR codes, and word of mouth.

Musically, he built the track from the ground up, playing both electric guitar and bass, while crafting drum parts using a loop pedal. The final version was recorded in a small studio in Clapham, carefully preserving the raw, high-energy feel of his original demo.

Fuzzolini – New Release “Born To Burn”

Led by Valter Nõmm (of Tallinn noise veterans Shelton San), Fuzzolini is less a band and more a rotating collective drawn from Estonia’s underground. Instead of a fixed lineup, each track introduces a new collaborator, creating a shifting cast of voices and styles.

The result is Beauty Exists in Everyone — an album that feels both chaotic and cohesive, moving fluidly between noise rock, experimental electronics, punk, and avant-pop. While collaboration is common in pop, it’s rare in alternative rock; Fuzzolini flips that idea into the project’s core identity.

Sonically, the album drifts between hypnotic noise, raw punk energy, eerie synth textures, and flashes of unexpected pop. Tracks like “Ghost Beyond The Glass” and “Twilight Haze” explore darker atmospheres, while “Born to Burn” delivers a striking blend of alt-pop and fuzz-heavy guitars. The closing track, “Empty Street,” pushes things furthest, ending on a haunting note with free-improvisation vocals.

At the centre is a core lineup featuring Filipp Lepalaan (Talbot) on drums, Kristi Jõeste on analogue synths, and Margus Voolpriit (Pia Fraus / Wolfredt) on bass, alongside producer Magnus Andre. Around them, a wide circle of collaborators—from Mari-Liis Rebane (Vul Vulpes) to experimental pop artist MANNA—brings the album to life.

More than just a record, Beauty Exists in Everyone captures a moment in Tallinn’s underground: a cross-section of artists, genres, and generations creating something unpredictable and alive—and a compelling introduction to Estonia’s alternative scene.

NMR – Samuel – Good Thing – Review

A warm and soft intro opens the track, nice mellow chords with a super smooth vocal tone from Samuel.

The pace picks up a bit with some added instrumention and some cool sounds going on, the vocal gets more width in the stereo space, the Bass is particularly nice  on this song.

The mix and production is spot on for this style, very well presented, if your looking for relaxing pop , this could be for you. 

Shallow Honey – “Ordinary Men”

Rising Egyptian-American musician Michael Isaak is preparing to release his debut album The Carpet Maker. The project explores his diasporic identity, blending his Egyptian heritage with his American upbringing through a distinctive sound he calls “Arabesque Folk.”

For the New York-based artist, the album represents a new creative chapter—one shaped by reconnecting with his cultural roots and rediscovering the music that shaped his early life.

Cultural Roots

The Carpet Maker tells the story of Isaak’s personal journey from cultural distance to a deeper understanding of his Egyptian identity.

The album began to take shape following a trip to Egypt in 2023, an experience that Isaak describes as transformative.

“I began to go back and listen to all of the Arabic music from my childhood and reconnect with my culture. When I was back at home, I’d sit at the TV with my dad almost every night, and he would show me a different piece of music — Fairouz’s Andalusyat; the Bombotaya, a traditional folkloric song and dance from my dad’s hometown Port Said, Egypt; many pieces from Umm Kulthum, the most beloved and prolific singer from the Arab world.”

Inspired by this rediscovery, Isaak revisited the music of legendary Arab artists such as Fairuz and Umm Kulthum while developing the album’s sonic direction.

Arabesque Folk Sound

Musically, The Carpet Maker blends guitar-driven folk songwriting with traditional Arabic instrumentation.

A central element of the album’s sound is the Arabic oud, which became a guiding instrument throughout the recording process. Isaak even learned to play the instrument while writing the album.

Working alongside Iranian oud player Sohail, he also incorporated Arabic modal systems known as Maqams, allowing him to create a musical language that bridges traditional Middle Eastern sounds with contemporary folk influences.

Each track on The Carpet Maker reflects a different dimension of Isaak’s exploration of heritage, memory, and belonging.

The title track, “The Carpet Maker,” was the first song written for the album. It imagines an alternate life in which Isaak’s family never left Egypt. Inspired by memories of his grandparents weaving rugs and singing folk songs, the piece expands into deeper reflections on identity and family history.

The album’s lead single, “Hold Your Keys,” explores themes of displacement and resilience. The song uses a house key as a symbol of hope passed down through generations within diasporic communities.

Isaak also reinterprets “Eastern Rain” by Joni Mitchell, reshaping the song through Arabic musical traditions and infusing it with his own cultural perspective.

Together, these songs form a cohesive narrative about identity shaped by distance, culture, and time.

Shallow Honey – “Ordinary Men”

“Ordinary Men” is a fierce, unflinching protest song that exposes the everyday violence, entitlement, and hypocrisy women often face at the hands of men who see themselves as harmless.

Through sharp, confrontational lyrics, the track reclaims bodily autonomy and turns the shame of abuse back onto the perpetrators. It blends raw vulnerability with defiant power, challenging the systems that protect abusers while stripping women of their rights. At its core, the song insists that the real problem lies not with the victims, but with the “ordinary men” who cause the harm.

About Shallow Honey

Shallow Honey are an alt-rock four-piece from Brighton, formed in early 2020 by guitarist Ben Siviter, bassist Carl Toppin, and vocalist Rai Conway, with drummer Seb Philp joining the lineup in late 2024.

The band’s sound is a dynamic fusion of rock and pop, unapologetically tackling feminist themes while balancing both loud and quiet moments. Their music moves between melt-your-face guitar riffs, fuzzy driven basslines, and powerful, groove-heavy rhythms.

Highlights and Releases

Shallow Honey have already built an impressive list of live achievements, including supporting The Subways at a sold-out show in Northampton. They have also appeared at festivals such as CorCroLand and LOUD WOMEN Fest London, and joined Melita Dennett for a BBC Sussex Live Lounge session.

In 2024, the band released their debut EP Lost Bodies, followed in 2025 by the single “WHAT YOU MADE ME DO,” produced by Steven Ansell of Blood Red Shoes.