Music Reviews

“Shot of Adrenaline” is the debut single from Sydney‑based musician and songwriter Jon Valenzuela.  After spending a few years honing his craft within Australia’s indie music scene, Valenzuela’s single asserts his artistic identity as a solo artist. ‘Shot of Adrenaline’ blends the precision and shimmer of light math‑rock with punchy guitar riffs and dynamic vocals, with the technical flair that is reminiscent of Japanese bands like indigo la end and Gesu no Kiwami Otome. Val

Japanese dance-vocal group Da-iCE delivers TERMiNAL, their latest album that leans heavily into disco-infused dance production, showcasing the group’s shift in creative direction. Now over a decade into their career, the group demonstrates a hands-on approach to their craft, with all members contributing to the writing and production—something that helped shape their previous album ‘MUSIAM'. For longtime fans of Da-iCE (myself included), TERMiNAL will remind listeners of thei