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Helgar’s Latest Track, “Absurd,” Is Just Simply Effective

Let me start this review with a question. How can you measure success in a song? We can argue back and forth on this topic, but instead, let me introduce Helgar’s latest track, ‘ABSURD’, and why it’s a track worth listening to. The track started with this single note chord progression that perfectly sets the […]

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There’s a Scrappy Charm Across Cataloge 1, but There’s Also Intent

Mr. Jamie’s cataloge 1 is the kind of debut EP that feels like someone broke into alternative rock’s house, rummaged through all its drawers, stole whatever sounded cool, and then somehow made it all work. In case you wonder though, “catalogue 1” is only a placeholder title because Mr. Jaime’s still in the kitchen trying

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“Thistroubledsoul” by Highroad No. 28 Is a Story Worth Listening to on Repeat

As a musician myself, there is always a case to be made when it comes to understanding music theory and how to use it effectively. Highroad No. 28’s latest track, ‘Thistroubledsoul’ is a prime example of how to use notes effectively and correctly. The song started with a mix of gloomy and easy feeling that

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Jay2n Builds a World Out of Echoes, Tension, and Vulnerability on …Sacrifice

There’s a particular kind of indie project that feels less like an album and more like someone documenting their nervous system in real time. …Sacrifice, Jay2n’s self-written, self-produced hip hop experiment, fits squarely into that category, but in the best way. It doesn’t swagger or posture or dress itself up as something hyper-polished. Instead, it

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“Love is Everywhere” by INTERCONTINEN7AL Pulls You Into Tender Waves and Sunlight

While others try to dominate with volume and grief-soaked emotions, Love is Everywhere by INTERCONTINEN7AL does the opposite, giving you a breather built in simplicity, calmness, and warmth you didn’t know you needed. Hailing from Castle Rock, CO, United States, INTERCONTINEN7AL redefines collaboration as a global music collective. Their 2024 EP World Over was a

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Muse to Sirens’ “Glass Wings” Is A Mantra And A Shattering All At Once

Have you ever heard a song that feels like it came straight out of the hands of a German expressionist artist? If not, then Muse to Sirens’ “Glass Wings” is the closest thing — gloomy, distorted, a sound carved in gloom and inner turmoil. Muse to Sirens is one of the Pennsylvania gems led by

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SLEEPNOWQUEEN’s “Black Rose” Brings Gothic Obsession From The 80s Dance Floor

Skip the euphoric, sugar rush atmosphere you’d get with a mainstream polish, this is SLEEPNOWQUEEN’s “Black Rose” to claim the dance floor with a flashing, velvet-slick pulse, and midnight bite. SLEEPNOWQUEEN is a Kansas-based alternative experimental artist known for their distinct dissection of 80s music through their style, drawing heavy inspiration from the sound of

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Steve White & the Protest Family’s “Evidence-Based Punk Rock” LP Is Punk in All Its Meaning

In my years of reviewing and critiquing music, I always fumble on the question, “What is the meaning of punk music?” Some say it’s loud and unapologetic music. Others would say it’s about being different, and I can say, it’s all correct. Let Steve White & The Protest Family’s latest LP, Evidence-Based Punk Rock, help

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Mercy Kelly’s Latest Single, “Out in the Night,” Is the Alternative We Need

At some point in time, we would agree that the majority of mainstream music that comes out can be a hit or miss; that’s why we turn to the alternative. The indie sector. Let me introduce you to the newest addition to your indie playlist. Meet Mercy Kelly and their latest single, ‘Out in The

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neptune blood’s “A Quiet Riot Inside” feels like a memory and a real-time scene

Some songs feel like a throwback, while some strive to sound entirely new. But there are a few cuts that embody both, like neptune blood’s debut EP, “A Quiet Riot Inside.” And it’s the kind of record that feels like a memory and a real-time scene at the same time. neptune blood is a band

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