Track Review

“NGA MIHI” by DEHUSSLAR MUSIC or How to Say Thank You Without Sounding Like a Corporate Email

“NGA MIHI,” the latest single from DEHUSSLAR MUSIC, isn’t just a festival banger, it’s a heartfelt tribute to the weird, joyful, sweaty miracle of people coming together in the middle of nowhere to feel something loudly. The title means “thank you” in Te Reo Māori, which is exactly the kind of simple, sincere sentiment most […]

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Play A Dangerous Affair’s “The Secrets We Keep” for your daily dose of angst and edge of pop punk

Picture this: It’s Tuesday evening. You’re walking inside the mall with your arms full of paper bags and groceries, and then there’s a faint sound you hear from a random shop. Then suddenly, you’re 14 again with your headphones on, glued to your own world. You don’t know the song, but the overall sound feels

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If “Candy Coated (Picture Perfect)” by A Dangerous Affair were a feeling, it’d be that moment when you’re staring at a perfectly Instagrammable photo and suddenly notice the cracks in the frame

If “Candy Coated (Picture Perfect)” by A Dangerous Affair were a feeling, it’d be that moment when you’re staring at a perfectly Instagrammable photo and suddenly notice the cracks in the frame. A Dangerous Affair doesn’t just dip a toe into the messy pool of idealized love. Rather, they cannonball straight in, armed with alt-rock

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Play Chayne’s “It’s Gone, He’s Gone” if that break up felt like you dodged a bullet

Ever had a relationship so toxic that you were just so happy when it ended? That exact feeling when all your friends agree you dodged a bullet, and you were just so relieved it didn’t work out. The freedom that comes with it is flawlessly conveyed through a sardonic and chaotic single “It’s Gone, He’s

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If Cool Story, Bro was the start of the heel turn, Dumpster Fire by Lauren Ash is the full supervillain origin arc, complete with a soundtrack

If Cool Story, Bro was Lauren Ash sharpening her eyeliner and casually eviscerating her ex over a grunge-pop riff, then Dumpster Fire is her fully ascending into chaotic neutral, wielding a flamethrower made of glitter and bad decisions. This is her tenth single in two years, which is either a testament to her work ethic

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“don’t you wait” by AVARA perfectly captures that hot girl summer core

Pink hues gracing evening skies, ocean waves kissing the shoreline, and glasses of sunset cocktails – talk about hot girl summer! AVARA will pull you into this core with her latest release “don’t you wait”. The track incorporates a dreamy blend of pop, jazz, and Afrobeats that will carry you to a romantic and long

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New Laconia’s Coming Home is an act of redemption for those who strive for a new life

When words are not enough to weave and narrate a story, music is another way to console one’s weary soul. For New Laconia, their latest release Coming Home is a perfect example for this. Every note is splattered like paint on an empty canvas to tell a story, and it’s filled with emotions even words

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“San Diego” by The New Citizen Kane Is A Reflection Of The Past

Have you ever had something happen in a distinct place all at once, leaving you conflicted on what to think, and whether or not to cherish or move past it? In this song, memories and emotions are revisited, of what seems to be a string of joyous moments leading up to heartbreak. The New Citizen

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RSAI’s “Let The Good Times Roll” Joins In The Disco Classics

Living for the moment, let the rhythm unfold! “Let The Good Times Roll” is a combination of the straightforwardness of disco music and the complexities of every element that makes up the entire song. Not only does it inflict the feeling of wanting to get up and dance, but it also radiates nostalgia with how

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“To Be Near” by Maddy Low is vulnerability laid bare, no filter, no flair

Let’s be honest: most love songs are either shouting from rooftops or weeping into a bathtub. What makes Maddy Low’s “To Be Near” remarkable is that it does neither and still manages to hurt in the best way. At just 18, Maddy Low (who already has award-winning film score work under her belt, because apparently

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