introvertdaydreamer – marion sophia dyrvik
The verdict
“marion sophia dyrvik crafts a stunning, unhurried slice of 90s-inflected dream pop with 'daydreamer', all warmth and gentle ache”
'daydreamer' opens like a memory surfacing slowly, guitar and vocal finding each other in that hazy space between waking and sleep. the track wears its cranberries and muse influences openly, but also feels very much in its own lane. there's something genuinely special about its unhurried pace, the way it lets melodies breathe rather than chasing the next hook. the recording location matters here: a 200-year-old finnish-style smokehouse in norway, five generations in marion sophia's family, and i love the vibe. the production from chris del camino layers organic instrumentation with real care, every part sitting exactly where it should. co-written with irish songwriter larissa tormey, the lyrics navigate first love with tender specificity, making the personal feel universal. it's a warm, dreamy and wonderfully patient listen.
marion sophia dyrvik is an emerging artist from ålesund, norway, drawing on her northern heritage and a restless curiosity for beauty wherever she finds it. her approach moves between soulful confession and something more raw, sometimes within the same song. she met larissa tormey at a 2024 songwriting camp in rena, norway, and that connection led directly to this single. chris del camino, who played every organic instrument on the track, brought the whole thing together in amsterdam. a real gem this autumn.
thank u for making this marion sophia dyrvik 🌙
loss of control – tv blackout
The verdict
“tv blackout's brilliantly restless debut is a compelling journey through 90s indie grit, grunge weight and jazz-inflected detours”
'loss of control' is a twelve-track debut that refuses to sit still. the album opens in familiar 90s indie rock territory, all distorted guitars and driving rhythms, but it keeps finding new rooms to wander into. there's grunge weight here, shoegaze texture there, and then a jazz fusion angle which kinda arrives like a lovely old friend who showed up unannounced. the funk influences thread through without ever feeling forced, and the americana undertones give the whole thing a sense of place even when the sound is at its most restless. what holds it together is the songwriting itself, a keen melodic instinct, ably shown on 'loss of contol'. it's kinda feel over formula, scratchy guitar from heaven and enough art school vibe to keep things cool. it's an ambitious debut that earns its runtime.
tv blackout is the project of ypsilanti, michigan singer and guitarist brian ross, originally founded in 2021 and reformed in late 2025 with a new line-up. ayman karmi brings jazz sensibilities to the drums, phil rinke anchors things on bass with a background spanning orchestral to heavy metal, and gwen katherine adds the layered guitar textures that thicken the sound into something properly immersive. the band's aim is to make music that sticks with you in ways you can't quite name. that's a tough balance on a debut, and they've nailed it.
thank u for making this tv blackout 🎛️