When this song started, the thing that stuck out to me was how clean it sounded. The instrumentals, especially the guitars, are super tight, and the vocals are well controlled and in tune. That’s not always the case with this kind of music. It’s got a punk vibe and spirit. I’m in a punk band, […]
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Listening to this new single, Running Out of Time, it’s obvious Nyki Lindsay King has gone through a lot. What I think is admirable about this song, and about Nyki, is his decision to use his art to not only express himself, but also to use his lyrical prowess and musicianship to deliver a call
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Scott Waldman is the lead singer for Lido Beach, an LA based band that originated in New York. In this song, I Never Pulled Your Trigger, he showcases his unique vocal approach and storytelling prowess, supported by two well strummed acoustic guitars. The charm of this song isn’t necessarily in the quality of the singing,
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First, I listened to this song on my computer speakers. Then, I listened to this song on my DT 990 Pro Headphones. And I’m really glad I did. Obviously it sounded better. But this was orders of magnitude better. My initial impression was completely off base. I almost faulted the artists for some of the
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Look. Guitars are cool. Blues is cool. For You Brother is cool. Really cool. Not the outsider cool of Velvet Underground. Nor the modern cool of Lil Yachty. It’s the old-school, in your face, main street, you don’t rock as hard as we do cool of a time now gone by. Empty alleys. Sun-glasses. Neon
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Healing Hearts by RISE is pure. It’s a pure song with a pure spirit. It connects our spirituality in friendship with the natural instinct of compassion. It sounds like a pink sunset over a coastal shore. Rain falling on the sidewalk. Pain washing away. It’s a reminder that we’re not alone. That not only are
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Fierce is an interesting word. It conveys power and sincerity, but it also a lack of restraint. Yet, it is still the word that comes to mind while listening to Jessie Ric’s debut single, Slow Control. With this release, Jessie Ric, a 24-year-old indie artist from Baguio City, Philippines, proves to be unafraid to unleash
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Sukh makes his return with his distinctive blend of beautiful melodies, genuine lyricism, and reflective songwriting. Drawing inspiration from classic literature, cinema, and psychology, he weaves observational storytelling with a thoughtful and reflective perspective. His unique sound fuses elements from the atmospheric rock of The National, the optimistic energy of Vampire Weekend, and the emotional
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Western Australia-based four-piece band Neomantra is making waves in the metal scene with both their past and present releases. Led by Royce Zanetic on guitars and vocals, alongside Jarod Callow on guitar, Lee Afentopoulos on bass, and Greg Turner on drums, the band delivers intense post-metal soundscapes. Known for blending crushing riffs with deep philosophical
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Zehbrah, an emerging independent hip-hop artist who is making waves with his unique blend of abstract trap and experimental beats, has invited us to succumb to his world of trap-hip-hop music, and we are luckily invited to be one of the first few listeners of his upcoming EP Four. This EP is set to release
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