A magician never tells their secrets. A great lyricist never explains their lyrics because it would ruin the magic, and I firmly believe that many lyricists today have lost their magic because of AI. But let me introduce you to Carrying Torches and their newest track, “Good In Blue,” and explain why this track is […]
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If there’s one thing Fendahlene is best at, it’s making songs that feel like they were written specifically for you. The song becomes your story, the messages are your facts, and the tones are carefully plucked and combined for your enjoyment. This is true for their recently released single “Silent Treatment,” a relatable song that
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California is a great hotbed of various sounds in one umbrella. From rap to soul to alt-rock to yacht rock, gospel to funk to blues and bedroom pop, the state just manages to house artists at their most creatively crossbred, and a good example of that comes in the form of breakthrough artists The Afro
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Indian representation has been a sorely underrated element of 2024’s media waves. In terms of film, the directorial debut film of Dev Patel titled Monkey Man would be my top pick. In terms of music, I’d say: keep your ear to the ground as Sunsetter by Positive Reptile prepares to crawl to your eardrums by
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Despite the melancholia present throughout the song, there is also light seeping through the cracks, and undertones of acceptance. Mandy Shadow has managed to say everything that needed to be said in a matter of three minutes. Upon really understanding what it truly means to be “still in love ‘round the corner”, it seems as
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In reviewing music, there’s no right or wrong. It will always be what’s unique and whether it’s going to stand out among the rest. But today, I was humbled by Jehnniel and her newest track, “Sun.” Jehnniel is a UK-based Filipino artist. Her track, “Sun” was released last December 12, 2024, and it’s still making
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Did you know that as of Q1 of 2023, we had a report of 120,000 songs being published daily? I mean that’s A LOT, and with that number comes a lot of competition, but look no further. Let me narrow it down a little bit. Just a few days ago, The Indestructible Water Bear released
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Upon pressing play, one would most likely be confused as to what they’re getting themselves into. Personally, “wait, there’s no words?” was the initial reaction. But, little did we know that “Transmissions” has so much more to offer, other than the usual song and album structure of having lyrics sung. Underneath the countless layers of
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New year, new music! Sam Lumar has just released his track, “Fair Emotion”. It’s an electronic rock piece that originated from an idea in his dreams. How cool is that! Join me as I break it down and explore what makes Fair Emotion special. The track has an interesting intro. It features a futuristic element
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Featuring four songs that epitomize the old indie rock sound, and themes that just scream Back to the Future, the concept is already intriguing on its own. To be able to have it in the present ready to be listened to is almost an honor. The Sway goes way back in the early nineties, with
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