introvertthe great deception – david howls
The verdict
“david howls strips back the myth of perfection and finds a raw, cathartic rock banger in the wreckage”
'the great deception' opens with a weight you can feel before the first word lands. the arrangement builds in a lovely way, from moody, atmospheric textures into something bigger and more anthemic, guitars pushing against the darker undercurrents without ever losing that sense of unease. lyrically it sits in the space between regret and release, wrestling with the loneliness that comes from being honest about who you actually are. a great concept, and executed brilliantly. musically it takes a some lovely turns, and that chorus really soars. it's simultaneously dark and hopeful, and it doesn't flinch from either.
david howls is a dallas, texas based independent alternative rock artist, blending atmospheric textures with heavier rock influences and melodic songwriting. after releasing a debut full-length album in 2024, he continues to write, record and release everything entirely on his own, moving between introspective moments and larger, more expansive arrangements. 'the great deception' dropped on october 2nd, 2026. there's real emotional weight here, and this one should do really well.
thank u for making this david howls 🖤
me and my satellite – uncanny valley girls
The verdict
“uncanny valley girls turn a love letter to a dog into a shimmering, synth-kissed indie rock anthem”
'me and my satellite' opens with a jangle and a pulse, guitar lines threading through 80s-inflected synth textures that give the whole thing the perfect indie glow. a song about devotion, written for a dog named liza, and there's something disarming about how earnestly it commits to that. the arrangement builds with a touch of swagger, a side of noisy indie energy against the most beautiful golden age indie melody. it's a beautifully, bright, propulsive single with a whole lot of heart.
uncanny valley girls is a south east london project built around singer-songwriter michael bissett, backed by a rotating cast of collaborators who bring each song to life differently. since 2018, they've become a fixture on london's grassroots circuit, playing venues like the shacklewell arms, the lexington and the ivy house. the songs cover capitalism, misery, sex, and that beloved dog, basically all the classics, and we hope there's a whole lot more coming.
thank u for making this uncanny valley girls 🐕