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EP Review

Is “Everything’s Good, Everything’s Fine” by Birds With Arms Just One Big Paradox?

Contrary to popular belief, not everything is good and not everything is fine – at least, that’s what you’d deduce after listening to this EP. Get ready for fast-paced, melancholic tunes that will either make you feel your feelings or pity, if ever nothing about this record is applicable to you. Through colorful riffs and […]

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Amgtask’s Pain In My Heart is not interested in making a quiet entrance; it’s here to hurt your feelings in hi-fi

Some debut projects are subtle, restrained introductions. Others are emotional sucker punches dressed in reverb and 808s. Amgtask’s Pain In My Heart is firmly the latter. It’s not interested in making a quiet entrance; it’s here to hurt your feelings in hi-fi. Emerging from the Eastside of Atlanta, Amgtask operates in that increasingly rare artistic

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We Can’t Get Enough Of Boy Maj’s “Premium Vibes Vol. 1”

If you’re looking for an instant energy boost, this one’s the way to go. It’s a ten-track record of endless fun, upbeat melodies that will leave you wanting more. Under the categories of pop, futuristic R&B, “Premium Vibes Vol. 1” aims to deliver, impress, and be self-explanatory in itself. Boy Maj, the groovy mastermind based

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God Fearing Man by Adam Atom is a document of change, a mid-step in a longer walk

It’s not every day that an EP opens with the emotional weight of someone buying a Bible and somehow, doesn’t make you roll your eyes. But God Fearing Man, the latest from Atlanta-based artist Adam Atom, is just that: a spiritual coming-of-age story disguised as a debut. And miraculously, it works. The premise sounds like

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And in a world where everyone’s screaming for your attention, Gord by Alex McCulloch feels like a miracle

Gord, the new EP from Scarborough singer-songwriter Alex McCulloch, is not optimized for Spotify’s “Sad Indie Girl Crying” playlist or your roommate’s vinyl collection of things they don’t actually listen to. It doesn’t care about algorithmic viability. It’s not chasing sync deals or viral moments. It’s just… here. Quiet. Unassuming. And devastating. This record didn’t

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The final boss doesn’t stand a chance against Game Boy by YME

Imagine you’re booting up a game console from 2002, but instead of a startup chime, it screams back at you about boundaries, rage, and self-worth. That’s Game Boy, an EP from YME, which is a project that doesn’t ask if you’re ready. It assumes you’re not, and kicks the door in anyway. Right from the

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The Sound Of “Paradox Room” by ARPRAXIS Is Not What It Seems

Finding such complicated yet interesting art is hard nowadays, but here’s an exciting treat for those who dig music that sounds bright and lively but means the exact opposite: “Paradox Room” is a six-part EP that when their true intentions and meanings are revealed, your head is bound to spin round and round. In collaboration

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The Beautification Of Noise, As Seen On Fogchild’s “Future Republican President”

It is safe to say that the tracks in this indie record do not have the usual structure of your ordinary song. Being an experimental EP at its finest while having the hidden (not quite) agenda of exploring the world beyond most things through the transgender perspective, “Future Republican President” requires listeners’ undivided attention if

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Pompeya serves dance floor-ready blends of retro aesthetics and modern flair with their newest EP “Awesome”

Pompeya delivers more infectious and irresistible tracks with their much-anticipated EP Awesome, paving the way for the arrival of their album set to drop this year. The band is known for seamless blends of 90s indie rock, 80s new wave, and 70s disco to create an indie pop perfection that has vintage feels yet thrives

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Risk 2 Self by Riskaverse is a hidden gem that deserves a spot in your indie pop punk playlist

If you love songs with catchy pop melodies, punk edge tones, and shout-along choruses, Riskaverse delivers a must-listen EP Risk 2 Self. The tracks featured on this EP offer interesting and thought-provoking lyrical themes and influence that is perfect for the indie pop punk listeners. The lead single Live Work Die is such a stand

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