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REVIEW: ROXS - DURAR
In this, his first effort in Arabic, young Saudi singer-songwriter Roxs creates a soulful record that showcases his more gentle, folksy...


REVIEW: THE JULY PROJECT - ELEMENTS
The Bahrain-based duo create an ethereal instrumental record that combines melodic guitars and ambient sounds, both soothing and...


REVIEW: MONTEATH - MOONLIGHT
After a long and challenging process, the four-piece Dubai-based indie band have finally released their debut full length LP, Moonlight....


REVIEW: KALIBR+ - PIPELINE
Kuwaiti record label drops latest compilation showcasing the latest thrilling offerings from its artists. From the first few seconds of...


REVIEW: SANDMOON - PUT A GUN/COMMOTION
Second full-length album from Lebanese indie folk outfit is brimming with substance, style and confidence. Singer/songwriter Sandra...


REVIEW: TOOTARD - MIGRANT BIRDS
The 3rd full-length LP from the Syrian brothers is a remarkable record that is both deeply insightful, thought-provoking yet utterly...


REVIEW: JWA - HAWAS
Dhahran-based alternative rock outfit fuse early 00's rock ballads with Arabic influences to create romantic but fun debut album. What...


REVIEW: ALTERSAL - YOU NEVER LISTEN
Kuwaiti artist and producer releases a banging EP full of power beats and spacey synths Ove the past couple of years, there’s been an...


REVIEW: ABRI + Elie Afif - MALLAM
Collaborative record between two of UAE's top artists delivers a blissful blend of jazz and soul. As far as collab projects go, you won’t...


REVIEW: MO ZOWAYED - THAT GOOD LOVE
Full length LP from Bahrain's very own folk hero elevates sound to new heights and delivers polished, upbeat record. Mo Zowayed has been...


REVIEW: STATUES OF SINKING MEN - SELF-TITLED
Industrial-gothic-synth pop from Jeddah delivers riveting, self-assured full-length debut. There seems to be a renaissance across the...


REVIEW: XENAI - PROJECT X
Rising hip-hop artist drop solid mixtape full of big ideas and bigger beats The past few months have been busy for multi-instrumentalist,...


REVIEW: KUWAISIANA - CHAPTER 1
Kuwaiti artist musically brings West and East together through a New Orleans lens to produce a phenomenal world music recor. Perhaps this...

REVIEW: DOYOUREALLYLIKEIT? - DYRLI
Bahrain-based fun-lovin' rockers give us a funky 4-track debut. As one of the most promising bands on the alternative rock scene in...


REVIEW: GALAXY JUICE - PANTAGONIA
Kuwaiti psychedelic indie outfit returns with a solid 5-track EP Galaxy Juice has to be one of the most promising bands to emerge in the...


REVIEW: SAIL INTO NIGHT - DISTILL
UAE-based slow-core duo establish their sound with second album release Blending haunting vocals with thick guitar riffs, Sail Into Night...


REVIEW: LOUNGFULNESS - PAEAN
Mysterious Bahraini outfit releases haunting full-length album with a solid effort of progressive rock. Following the debut album of...
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