One of my favourite books is ‘A Monster Calls’ by Patrick Ness, though originally from an original idea by Siobhan Dowd, who passed away before she could finish the book herself. Ness ended up being the one to finish the novel since the story was something that could be given tribute to Dowd and her […]
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North Carolina-based act Kinsley comes at us with a new extended play called DEMONS, and it’s definitely got a lot going on. Taking cues from horror movie scores, William Blake, and even Psalm 34, the EP features a familiar gothic, theatrical vibe now refurbished with more focus on polish, synths, and heavier riffs that manage
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Despite being a short-lived EP with three tracks, Shaven Primates made sure to make every second of “Chasing The Dragon” count by having that familiar rock sound in every song that hits close to home. The arrangements and the layers of instruments within the entire record is full, captures the entirety of sound, and overall
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As per the album’s first track, “Mina vs the Pit of Despair” features dark themes such as suicide and self-harm. With a record comprising thirteen songs revolving around a certain topic, listeners are advised to think twice before giving this a go. But, if you’re stable and exploring new music, let me give you an
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There is a kind of pure bliss to just hearing music transcend boundaries. Whether that be the boundary between genres, the boundaries between artists and even the boundaries between language, music is one of the best ways to just have things connect, and the world is all the better for it. Take for example, the
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From visuals to the sound itself, the five tracks of “Romeo and Juliet” radiate wedding energy. And with every one of them having their own flair and catchiness, it’s safe to say that Ubiquity Machine hit the mark with this record. Right off the bat, listeners are met with the title track “Romeo and Juliet”,
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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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