In my years of reviewing music, believe it or not, there is a safe and proven way to create and arrange music. But to break it down to its core and literally break the rules can be either awesomely good or terribly bad. Better to Sleep is a prime example of stripping music to its […]
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Don’t you just love it when artists refuse to be subtle? They don’t ask for space. They either take it or make damn sure it’s theirs in the first place. That’s the exact energy of Lisa Jo’s “Lord of the Night”, and it honestly feels more like a mindset than a record. With over 30
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There are two kinds of nostalgia records. One kind treats the past like a museum exhibit: everything behind glass, perfectly preserved, spiritually dead. The other treats it like a toolbox; something you can reach into, grab a sound, and start building something new with it. The Unreasonables belongs firmly in the second camp. This is
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Holidays aren’t just about carols and back-to-back celebrations. Sometimes, it’s the unfulfilled wishes, grief, unanswered messages, and all the things that make joy feel out of reach. Terrell Journey’s “A Journey Digital Christmas Vol 1” doesn’t mask that reality, giving you a curation that doesn’t force warmth to sit with you through ache and loneliness.
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By the time a jazz group reaches its third album, there’s usually a choice to be made. You either double down on the sound that earned you attention in the first place, or you take the riskier route and ask questions your earlier work only hinted at. With Feux, Theorem of Joy chooses the latter
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WATCHING THE WORLD GO BY is the kind of album that sneaks up on you; not because it’s quiet, but because it’s patient. Jernej Zoran’s seventh full-length record since 2012 doesn’t announce itself as a grand statement so much as it calmly sets up a chair, plugs in a guitar, and waits for you to
Real Shadows is one of those debut EPs that immediately signals it is not here to fight you for attention. It’s not screaming for playlist placement, it’s not doing the whole “hi this is my face and my lore” thing and it’s definitely not trying to convince you it was assembled by a committee of
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Hurt doesn’t have to be in some kind of sad, tearful ballad that sucks the life out of you. Sometimes, you just need glossy and electrifying beats to prove it hurts. Today, that song is Michellar’s latest single, “CROSSED”. Michellar is a talented artist based in San Francisco. And for her final release this year,
Michellar’s “CROSSED” Gives You Heartache In The Most-Floor Shaking Rhythms Read More »
Based on my experience, creating a rock track is one of the hardest things to market in today’s musical landscape, but Ben Rankin braved the waters and decided to give us ‘Save Your Tears’. Join me as I discuss this track in length and read why I’m adding this track to my playlist. The track
Ben Rankin’s Latest Single, “Save Your Tears,” Is Alternative on Its Own Read More »
In today’s landscape, it’s not just about the skills because we are all skilled enough to create music. It’s now a battle of character and identity, but what if the artist decided to showcase multiple identities just because they can? I’m talking about JeezJesus and his brand new LP, Somewhere Between Love & Misery. Join
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