“Meant To Be” by blossoming is one of those songs that sounds like it was recorded at 3AM in a room lit only by a phone screen. It’s not dramatic. It doesn’t build to an epic chorus. No one yells. Nothing explodes. And yet, somehow, by the end, you’re left staring into the middle distance […]
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SkyDxddy dropped a new track called “Choker”, and it’s essentially what happens when you take all the emotional volatility of a late-night Tumblr post, filter it through a digital haze of trap percussion and moody synths, and then somehow make it really work. Now, to be clear, this isn’t your average “sad rap over lo-fi
There’s a particular kind of bravery in writing an instrumental concept album about inevitability. It’s one thing to scream about the void. It’s another thing entirely to sit down, look it in the eye, and try to transcribe it into 7 tracks of progressive metal and ambient textures without saying a single word. And yet,
With a perfect mix of pop and rock, Satellite Train creates an empowering track surrounding the feeling of uncertainty, self-doubt, and perhaps dread, turning it into something hopeful. The vocals soar and power through, making sure every line is heard for listeners to digest. It’s the type of song to play when you’re at the
Let’s set the scene. You’re in your early twenties. You just screamed into your steering wheel. You haven’t really slept in two days, and your best friend just sent you a song that somehow gets it; that weird, vibrating ache of being alive in the year of our lord whatever-this-is. That band? It might be
MTVKID is a messy, beautiful scream into the void. Play it loud Read More »
In the world of OPM, the range of genres gets constantly bigger through time, as artists, old and new alike, explore different sound profiles throughout their respective careers. Paradimyo, an indie band based in Cavite, Philippines, takes what’s there to love about OPM and combines them in a beautiful arrangement called “Ligaya”. Firstly, the opening
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Each track off this record will make vibrant colors pop, or a scenery that solo project Canary Complex paints in every listener’s mind. This album being his brainchild is an understatement, as it really does feel like every instrument is plucked and every word is written and arranged with precision, not to mention pure skill
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Disguised cleverly as a collection of songs. It’s the kind of record that doesn’t politely shuffle into the background. Rather, it sits you down, stares into your eyes, and asks if you’ve really thought about the crushing absurdity of modern life lately. And when you say “yes,” it stares harder. Sonically, The Silent Sea is
From the title to the sound, you’d immediately get a sense of belongingness, as everything sounds old fashioned yet absolutely fitting, and “Sundown Town” just has a kick to it. Of course, that’s the surface level thought of someone who is not American. According to these bands featured in the song, they aim to tell
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How many songs that will make you feel good in more ways than one do you know? Well, you’re in for a treat, because “I Got You” is both catchy and good-willed at the same time. It has a balanced combination of playfulness and remedying something serious, absolutely getting the job done. Inspired by Justin
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