There’s something quietly subversive about Kristen Castro’s “Summer Rain.” At first listen, it seems like a soft, shimmering slice of indie pop; the kind you’d expect to soundtrack a wistful sunset montage in an A24 film. But lean in, and there’s more going on here. Like a summer storm itself, it rolls in gently, obscures […]
Let’s talk about ambition; the sleepless, soul-dredging kind. The kind that doesn’t come with a podcast sponsorship or an Instagram-ready quote. I’m talking about the real thing: the 3 a.m. sessions, the coffee gone cold, the DAW staring back like a mirror you didn’t ask for. That’s the kind of ambition fueling BRAINMAZE, the self-titled
This is hip-hop, dude! Presenting a prominent statement to the world is one thing, but managing to elevate a renowned genre with such an ear-catching melody and uplifting message is another. “Things About To Change” brings us back to when classic raps and hip-hop beats ruled the streets, as it’s the type of track meant
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You will never catch Maijah lacking. The moment her songs start to play, it immediately gets the spotlight and she’s here to do it again and again. And this time, she’s back in her element with cinematic and sleek pop statements with her newest EP Sinking/Floating. Hailing from LA, Maijah mastered the art of making
Have you ever had moments where you felt like your whole world was ending? Some situations can cause that feeling; dread, anxiety, the list goes on. But if you ever want to put a pause on those emotions and insert a bit of light and positivity into your mindset, what do you do? This song
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You may remember a certain moment not long ago when Drake, in a display of his usual diplomatic subtlety, claimed that UK rappers are just better than the ones from the US or Canada. This wasn’t so much a music take as it was a conversational grenade lobbed into the discourse, seemingly designed to cause
The latest single from Collaborations called “You Gotta Know” is what happens when vintage idealism refuses to die quietly or worse, be reduced to a TikTok aesthetic. It doesn’t just nod wistfully at the ’60s and ’70s. Rather, it drags their sun-dappled optimism, four-part harmonies, and earnest melodies into the present day and sets them
With an inviting opening riff, an easy-going melodic flow, and an interest-piquing song art, “To Grow Old” not only makes you feel good because of how it sounds, but also because of what it means, what the song tells its listeners. It breaks down the notion of trying to ‘stay forever young’ in a world
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Right off the bat, the feeling that this is the type of song to garner attention from notable media apps, be played on repeat in night clubs or an outfit check, or just something to keep the atmosphere loud and most importantly, lively. “It’s Bad News” is a well-arranged chaos in synth-pop fashion is just
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