Author: Gabriel Rivera
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Play It Once, Play It Again, and Then Play It Louder—Aaron Rizzo’s Mouth Breather Wasn’t Meant to Be Subtle, and That’s the Whole Point
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Aaron Rizzo digs into the idea of obsession like an archaeologist unearthing an ancient artifact—one…
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Trapped in the 9-to-5 Loop? Desk Job’s A.F.T. Screams Everything You’re Too Tired to Say
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You wake up. The alarm is screaming. Coffee is brewing. The reflection in the mirror…
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Hypnotic or Utterly Hysteric? Nilipek.’s Soul-Stirring Song Locks You In a Game of Endless Questions!
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There’s something hypnotic about the way Nilipek.’s voice glides over the Turkish words in Yalan…
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Breaking the Holy Mold Wide Open: Ariana Fig’s Latest Single Blends Grace and Grit Like Never Before!
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Ariana Fig’s “I Said My Thanks To Jesus” is a song born from a tug-of-war…
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Is Buh-Bye a Farewell, a Welcome, or Just Zach Savage Letting Us Eavesdrop on His Brain? Either Way, It’s Pretty Damn Good
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While the March wind outside chases away the last scraps of winter, Zach Savage, this…
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Timeless by JANEX – Short Length, Lasting Impact, and An Irresistible Urge To Hit Repeat
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“Timeless” by JANEX hit my ears, and right away, I thought—this is it. That feeling…
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Grunge, Trap, R&B, and Pure Chaos: Love Ghost’s Memento Mori Is a Soundclash You Won’t Forget
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Memento Mori by Love Ghost. When this album dropped on February 28, no one expected…
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Eva James’ Something New Hits Hard—Dark-Pop Fans, Don’t Sleep on This One
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If you’re into dark, intimate pop with an emotional gut punch, Eva James and her…
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Some Bands Sell a Vibe, The Homme Lives It—Honest, Gritty, and Absolutely Unmissable on Their Latest Releases
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The Homme is the kind of band that makes you wonder why you haven’t ditched…
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Arthouse Inside Out, or How JJ Sweetheart Plays with Your Mind
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There’s music that just plays in the background. The kind you turn on, forget about,…
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Missed the Show? Settle Down! Brings Mike Stocksdale’s Electric Hotel Café Set Straight to Your Speakers
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You know that feeling. When a cozy café hums with life but doesn’t overwhelm, when…
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‘Colourblind’ by Nuraini: A Smooth Groove with a Bittersweet Sting
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Nuraini’s ‘Colourblind‘ washes over you like a soft wave, but there’s a sting beneath the…
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The Sound of Forgotten Lives: Yvonne Lyon and Boo Hewerdine on Their Most Unusual Inspiration
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Sometimes, stories find us—hidden in forgotten notes, faded tickets, or photographs tucked between the pages…
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Sylva Faye’s New Album Sunday Forever Is Cozy, Intimate, and Just a Little Bit Haunting
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Sometimes, when listening to a musician’s new work, you just want to forget all things…
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Neon Lights, Melancholy, and a Chorus That Won’t Let Go—Kemopetrol’s Break My Stupid Heart Captures the Best of the ‘90s Without Being Stuck in the Past
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Kemopetrol is one of those bands that seem to exist in a parallel reality where…
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Who Let Christopher Wright Drop a Song as Devastatingly Good as “Love Me Yet”?
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If anyone has stopped believing that the country genre can surprise them, “Love Me Yet”…
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The Kartetch’s New EP The Fallacy: Monochrome Frenzy and the Secrets of Resonating Low Strings
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Have you ever tried tuning a guitar so low that the walls start to shake?…
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In Night’s Cross, Rosetta West Smiles at Mortality While Crafting a Genre-Blending Record of Blues and Rock, Best Enjoyed After Midnight
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Have you ever thought about death? Of course, you have. Everyone has at some point.…
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Emotion, Experimentation, and Endless Possibilities: Quicche Discusses the Inspirations That Drive His Singular Sound
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Few artists can take the raw ache of unrequited love and transform it into something…
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10 Minutes, 100 Genres, Infinite Madness: Why Shock Rabbit by Kangaroo Crucifix Is the Craziest Track I’ve Ever Heard
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Kangaroo Crucifix clearly knows how to pull you out of the mundane and launch you…
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BETTER NEVER THAN LATE: PUNKTUALS Ignite Seattle’s Skies with a Blistering, No-Holds-Barred Rock Manifesto
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If it were legally possible to keep volcanoes as pets in Seattle, I’d swear that…
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Started the New Year With Champagne and Snow, Ended Up Spiraling Into Jake Marshall’s Better Luck Next Time
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I rang in the New Year like any normal person—glass in one hand, a silly…
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This Track Has No Business Being This Good: Samuel Acosta’s Isla Margarita is Unreal
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Okay, let’s talk about Isla Margarita. You know when a song just kinda sneaks up…
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The Subtle Melancholy of Carrying Torches’ Good in Blue: Why It Hits Just Right
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Sooner or later, it was bound to happen—Carrying Torches have captured everyone’s attention again with…
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What Started as a Simple iPhone Glitch Turned Into Unbound: My Thoughts on THE RAM’s New Single
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The new single Unbound by The Ram is a song that takes you far away…
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“A Sound That Combines Sex Pistols, ABBA, and New York Dolls” Inside the Genre-Blending Magic of Alternative Influence’s Upcoming Album Love & Let Live
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Nineteen years is a long time to hold your breath, but for Alternative Influence, the…
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From Velvet-Lined Vocals to Pulsing Rhythms, Reckless Proves Kate Dinsmore Can Own the Moment Without Breaking a Sweat
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Kate Dinsmore’s “Reckless” feels like the kind of track that rolls in with a sly…
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The Allure of Almanac: Volume 1 – How Spencer Sanders Blends Rawness with Comfort
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What does “almanac” mean? It sounds old-fashioned, almost archaic, like a dusty book on the…
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Wah Arirang by Robert Lee is a stunning exploration of the intersection between Eastern folk music and Western jazz
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“Wah Arirang” by Robert Lee – this is where music becomes a bridge between cultures.…
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“It Was the First Album That Felt Like It Had Been Completed” Trappist Afterlander on the Surprising Conclusion of the New Album
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The recording of Evergreen – Walk to Paradise Garden for Adam Geoffrey Cole became a…
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Winter Solstice by Michael Evan Moore Is Enchanting and Masterfully Brings Winter’s Essence Into Sound
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The EP Winter Solstice by Michael Evan Moore is a sonic portrait of the season.…
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Feestet Brings Vintage Vibes and Holiday Cheer with Their Festive Jazz Rendition
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Feestet, a jazz ensemble hailing from Madison and led by the effortlessly charismatic Helen Feest,…
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Falling, Unexpectedly, Under the Spell of Four Orphans: My Genuine Musings on Brian Halloran’s Masterful EP
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Brian Halloran is releasing his new EP Four Orphans on December 20th, and, frankly, it’s…
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Testaments Go Off Script, and Jazz’s Future Just Got a Whole Lot More Interesting
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Let’s talk straight. Testaments just dropped their debut single, Make Me Eternal, and it’s eight…
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Leila Addams Expands Her Sound With Safe & Sound, But Her Love For Gothic Melancholy Remains Unshaken
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Leila Addams. A name you can’t mistake, carrying the shadow of something vast, something always…
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They’ve Been Compared to Mystery Skulls, But After Songs From Hospital Rooms, Classtronaut Is In a Galaxy Of Their Own
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Classtronaut needs no introduction for those who have ever drowned in their cosmic melodies and…
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Dripping Trees Knew You Loved Their Chaos — So They Slowed Down To Break You
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Dripping Trees have always had a knack for sweeping the ground out from under you—their…
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Ray Weaver’s New Song Is What Happens When Music Stops Asking Questions and Starts Delivering Answers
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Ray Weaver has released another song that makes you think: what truly makes music important?…
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‘We Just Decided To Go Out and Create The Music We Want To Create’ – John Doe Trio on Letting Go and Going All-In with JDIII
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When you look at John Doe Trio, you see a band that’s as much about…
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A Voice on the Verge—Daniella Mass Turns La Llorona into an Unvarnished Masterpiece
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Daniella Mass carries a raw honesty in her voice, each note teetering on a fine…
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This Album Feels Inevitable — While Nero Played by Secular Era & Drexl Bowie Pulls No Punches
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Secular Era and Drexl Bowie have crafted something truly weighty and somber with While Nero…
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Lose Control by Chapel of Roses Channels Classic Stadium Rock Vibes with a ’90s Edge—Here’s My Honest Breakdown
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So, how does Chapel of Roses’ “Lose Control” compare to their previous releases, or even…
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An Honest, Unfiltered Experience: Shopping Cart by Carter Brady Revives the Magic of Music Felt, Not Consumed
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Shopping Cart is an album with a double bottom, where Carter Brady transports us to…
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Threads Left Dangling: Ricci Nostra’s “Nena” Explores the Charm of Unpolished Melodies and Faded Longing
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In this track, Ricci Nostra hits the mark precisely, bringing out that particular feeling when…
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This Music Doesn’t Deceive: Louis Emory’s New Single Do What I Want to Do Refuses To Paint Reality In Trendy Colors
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He’s back, and he’s back with power. Louis Emory and The Reckless Few have released…
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Eva Gertz’s 5,000-Mile Meditation: How a Solo Journey Brought Silence and Self-Knowledge
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In 2021, Eva Gertz made a decision that many might consider risky to set off…
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Williamsburg by Ted Z and the Wranglers: A Stripped-Down Ode to Fatherhood and the Struggle for Redemption
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When you hit play on “Williamsburg” by Ted Z and the Wranglers, you immediately feel…
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Honeybadger Didn’t Write Any Love Ballads for Their Debut EP Because They’d Rather Shout About Life as It Is—Loud and Unfiltered
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When Honeybadger first crashed into my playlist, I felt something click. You know that feeling?…
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This November, Simon Talbot And Peter Toussaint Deliver A Dark And Brooding Album That Commands Your Attention
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Every now and then, an album drops into your life like an unexpected guest who…
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The Unforgettable Pull of Kyle McKearney’s ‘Hold On Goodbye’ and Why You’ll Keep Hitting Repeat
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“Hold On Goodbye” is a story about fighting for a relationship, for holding on to…
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Goodbye, AI Music! Lí-Lí Octave Brings Back Realness with a Complete Live Album That Needs No Extras
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When I first played Lí-Lí Octave’s album “Play on Venus,“ I felt like I was…
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John Craigie’s “Where It’s From” Will Hit You Where It Counts—In the Heart
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There’s something about the way Craigie combines country with his usual mix of humor and…
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If You Haven’t Heard Samantha Rae’s ‘Taking Me Down’, You’re Missing Out on the Kind of Honest Country That Doesn’t Come Around Often
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“Taking Me Down” by Samantha Rae has that classic country authenticity, where the emotions are…
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Honestly The Ram Nails That Laid-Back Vibe in “Space Cowboy” It’s Exactly What I Needed
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When you listen to “Space Cowboy,” a scene unfolds before you: night, ocean, surfing under…
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A Sinister Lullaby: Henna Emilia Hietamäk Lets You Feel the Cold in ‘Lähteet laaksojen’
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‘Lähteet laaksojen’ by Henna Emilia Hietamäk is the breath of a distant past, when time…
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Why Kylie Rothfield’s “Never Loved Somebody” Deserves to Be on Repeat
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Kylie Rothfield’s “Never Loved Somebody” draws you in with its quiet power, offering a track…
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Reinventing Carole King: Aubrey Logan Swings into the Spotlight
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Well, now that’s a twist. Aubrey Logan takes Carole King’s classic and dresses it up…
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In “SHE’S THE WHOLE WORLD,” sunsetto Finds Beauty in Simplicity
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Sunsetto’s “SHE’S THE WHOLE WORLD” doesn’t shout; it whispers, letting the acoustic guitar pull you…
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The Talbott Brothers Let the Rough Edges Show with “KEROSENE”
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Straight out of Imperial, Nebraska, The Talbott Brothers don’t need the gloss or the flash…
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MegamasS’s “Divide and Liberate!” Is Heavy Metal with a Message—Louder Than Ever
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MegamasS has been part of Ukraine’s metal heartbeat since 2004, and if you’re into heavy…
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Cruising at ‘110’: Heisenberg Principle Shifts Gears for His Debut Album
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Heisenberg Principle’s been giving us teasers of his upcoming debut album for a bit now,…
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‘Forget About Me’ by Ollie Gullick: Six Songs That Break The Stereotypes
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“Are you there? I can’t hear you through the phone,Your voice is small and I…
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Not Your Average Monday: “Monday Nights” by Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart
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“Monday Nights” is a damn cool throwback to those days when the East Village was…
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Classtronaut’s New Double Single: A Neon Blast of Synthpop in “Chemical Reaction” and “Gee Whiz”
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Sometimes you come across a band name that just gets it—one that perfectly encapsulates the…
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‘The Great Unknown’ by Open Road Folk Music: A Warm Hug for Your Ears
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You know that moment when you’re on a quiet road, maybe early in the morning…
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“Money Power Sex Fame” Review: Blu Jay’s Spellbinding Confession of Life Beyond Glitter
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Blu Jay, in her new track “Money Power Sex Fame,” exposes the deep scars of…
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Girl Wilde’s “Crocodile Tears” Delivers a Raw and Relatable Experience
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Girl Wilde is like a movie character who realizes everything is lost and walks in…
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Caroline Romano’s “Body Bag” Captures the Chaos of Growing Up
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Caroline Romano’s new track, “Body Bag,” hits like a punch from reality, reminding you that…
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Luna Motif Declares: “The Most Effective Weapons are Those That Inspire Positive Change, Not Destruction”
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When you think of a band making its mark, there’s often this linear progression—a path…
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Sugar Britches’ Latest Track ‘Quinoa Cowboy’ is a Must-Hear for Yogurt-Herding, Flip-Flop Wearing Cowboys
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Today’s musical menu serves up a slice of roasted quinoa from the western prairies, where…
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This Year’s Blues Battle Cry: ‘Ramblin’ Man’ by Live At Zac’s House
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If we’re talking about the real magic in music, the new debut single “Ramblin’ Man”…
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No Half-Measures: The Eerie Allure of EAVA’s ‘Lake (Озеро)’
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“Lake” by EAVAis the kind of track that makes you stop in the middle of…
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Why ‘Cryptograms’ by Mayday 13 Is What Every Self-Respecting Rock Fan Needs to Hear
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Brian Hadley, with his album “Cryptograms” in the midst of a creative resurgence, clearly decided…
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This Song Cuts Deep – Leah Mason’s ‘HEXED’ Is Unfiltered Truth
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“HEXED” by Leah Mason is like a shot in the dark, where the sound of…
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“It Is Mainly to Do with Certain Sound Qualities”: Sola Akingbola Reveals the Secret Behind His Groundbreaking Album!
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Sola Akingbola, percussionist for Grammy-winning Jamiroquai and composer for CBS’s Bob Hearts Abishola, is releasing…
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CYBUR WORLD by Animals Over People: The Album That Drags All Your Inner Demons into the Light
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The album ‘CYBUR WORLD’ by Animals Over People is like a long look in the…
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‘Hotsteppa’ Drops: Sam Blacky and Local Singles Stir Up the Heat with Those Tribal Beats
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Sam Blacky, along with the duo Local Singles, presents “Hotsteppa”—a real gem influenced by tribal…
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AYYBO’s New Single ‘Certified’ Rapidly Gains Popularity with Over 50,000 Listens in Four Days
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The true party king ‘AYYBO’ is rapidly rising on the music scene, dragging along an…
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Joswik Jones Introduces ‘Burned’: A Tale at the Crossroads of Strings
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If you haven’t come across any country tracks that have comfortably settled in your soul…
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Summer’s Here and So Is Di Martinelli’s Just Vibe: The Track You Can’t Miss This Season!
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Short and sweet, DI MARTINELLI’s “JustVibe” built to kick your beach party into high gear.…
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Leila Addams Exposed: Her Self-Titled EP is So Raw It Feels Like a Confession
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In these days when true rock has become a rarity, Leila Addams’ EP bursts forth…
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Strap In for a Wild Ride with Daring Greatly’s Latest Banger, ‘Trouble’!
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Sit tighter, get ready—Daring Greatly has just rolled out their new song “Trouble,” and it’s…
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Will B.B. Cole’s ‘A Stolen Heart’ Steal Yours Too? Find Out Now!
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‘A Stolen Heart’ is the first single from the upcoming album by the country-soul singer-songwriter…
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Meet the Hottest New Track Topping the Charts: ‘Sex In The Rain’ by Beks!
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Meet the new track that is already topping the charts — “Sex In The Rain”…
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Matt Sahadi’s New EP ‘Dreams That Kept Your Faith at Night’: Brutal Honesty About Love
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Matt Sahadi is a storyteller. Through his song lyrics, he creates stories that linger in…
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New Single “The One” by Eckotrigger: Is This Tranquility or a Descent into Madness?
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Have you ever felt how music captures your mind, turning everything upside down? This complex…
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Headphones On, World Off: “8 Years New Tears” Sam Setton Will Make You Rethink Everything
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Emotional pain and loneliness are like a black hole in your calendar, and nostalgia sometimes…
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Hidden Gem: “Exchanges” by Kevin Sherwin is a Treasure Trove for Guitar Music Lovers
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In his new album “Exchanges”, Kevin Sherwin, a distinguished conductor, guitarist, and composer, boldly explores…
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“Not Now But Someday”: Sydney Sherrill’s Latest Hit Perfectly Captures the Trendy Wave
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Just have to shout out Sydney Sherrill’s latest single that’s been on repeat for me.…
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We Have Dillon Vanders’ ‘On The Run’ Right Now – Discover What to Expect from the New Single
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Dillon Vanders, right after he dropped his debut album “Wildflowers,” spent a good chunk of…
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“You See Nights Like These Only Come Around Once in a Lifetime”: Emes Gets Deep on New Single “On the Night”
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Seattle’s music scene is pulsating with the soulful energy of Emes, an artist whose voice…
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“New Mexico” by Marie Elodie: A Heartfelt Ballad of Lost Love and What Could Have Been
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Have you had the chance to drift away to the hauntingly beautiful tunes of “New…
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New Single from Moli Makes You Question Everything You Thought About Friendship
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Sometimes, amidst the urban whirl of Berlin, magic happens in the quietest of spaces. “Funeral”…
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‘Melt’ with Menajerie: A Neo-Soul Exploration of Love’s Deep Impact
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Meet your next obsession: Menajerie’s latest single ‘Melt’ just dropped and it’s heating up the…
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Classic Vibes, Modern Twist: Amp Melo’s “Stay Home” is a Must-Listen
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Wow, just wow! Have you ever had one of those musical moments that just hits…
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New Sounds of the Week: Cecilia Vacanti, Ellie Irwin, Simon Opp, Ava Valianti & Samantha Sage!
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This week has proven to be a true feast of music for everyone who, like…
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’33’ Album Review: Waylen Roche Blends Alt R&B with Synth Pop in ‘Swamp Psych Soul’
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Waylen Roche’s debut, “33,” reflects on his last five years split between New York City…
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Unpacking the Magic of ‘Luckier Still’ by Gregory Ackerman: A Review
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Alright, I’m really in a laid-back mode today, skipping all the formalities and elaborate intros—no…
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CIONICO Blasts Back with the New Single ‘All of Me’ – A Must-Have for Your Pop Rock Playlist!
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CIONICO, founded by Oscar Balza in 2021, has already gained a solid fan base thanks…
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Exclusive: Punk Meets Jazz in Goldbloom’s Most Explosive Album Yet
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Goldbloom is a punk jazz band from Brooklyn, known for their unique sound and stylistic…
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