There’s a particular kind of bravery in writing an instrumental concept album about inevitability. It’s one thing to scream about the void. It’s another thing entirely to sit down, look it in the eye, and try to transcribe it into 7 tracks of progressive metal and ambient textures without saying a single word. And yet, […]
With a perfect mix of pop and rock, Satellite Train creates an empowering track surrounding the feeling of uncertainty, self-doubt, and perhaps dread, turning it into something hopeful. The vocals soar and power through, making sure every line is heard for listeners to digest. It’s the type of song to play when you’re at the
Let’s set the scene. You’re in your early twenties. You just screamed into your steering wheel. You haven’t really slept in two days, and your best friend just sent you a song that somehow gets it; that weird, vibrating ache of being alive in the year of our lord whatever-this-is. That band? It might be
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In the world of OPM, the range of genres gets constantly bigger through time, as artists, old and new alike, explore different sound profiles throughout their respective careers. Paradimyo, an indie band based in Cavite, Philippines, takes what’s there to love about OPM and combines them in a beautiful arrangement called “Ligaya”. Firstly, the opening
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Each track off this record will make vibrant colors pop, or a scenery that solo project Canary Complex paints in every listener’s mind. This album being his brainchild is an understatement, as it really does feel like every instrument is plucked and every word is written and arranged with precision, not to mention pure skill
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Disguised cleverly as a collection of songs. It’s the kind of record that doesn’t politely shuffle into the background. Rather, it sits you down, stares into your eyes, and asks if you’ve really thought about the crushing absurdity of modern life lately. And when you say “yes,” it stares harder. Sonically, The Silent Sea is
From the title to the sound, you’d immediately get a sense of belongingness, as everything sounds old fashioned yet absolutely fitting, and “Sundown Town” just has a kick to it. Of course, that’s the surface level thought of someone who is not American. According to these bands featured in the song, they aim to tell
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How many songs that will make you feel good in more ways than one do you know? Well, you’re in for a treat, because “I Got You” is both catchy and good-willed at the same time. It has a balanced combination of playfulness and remedying something serious, absolutely getting the job done. Inspired by Justin
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With the fingerpicking, and her slow and mellow voice, that sort of ambience would give anyone the time to breathe, the time to think. It would even give them time to feel what they feel. Akira Sky makes an entry for those who want a way out in terms of heartbreak, as “Block My Number”
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La Need Machine, emerging from the eternally rain-drenched indie petri dish that is Seattle, have somehow managed to weaponize sincerity and make it work. In a world where “authenticity” usually means taking a moody black-and-white selfie and calling it an album cover, these guys actually mean it. Their sound? A gloriously chaotic cocktail of indie
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