Music often carries stories that are often kept hidden in the deepest and darkest corners of our minds. It carries all those unspoken concerns, foggy thoughts, and unsolved emotional baggage that we have yet to sort out, and Twice Dark‘s latest single, “Invisible Man,” proves just that. This track is a channel of personal introspections
Cherry Chapstick is the newest single from Chris Quesnel. An up-and-coming artist based in Canada. Let’s do a deep dive and read what makes Cherry Chapstick unique. Starting the song off, you can already hear the alternative emo influence coming in. The melodic guitar riff is a mood setter for what’s to come in a
My Blue Heaven is a track from FHMY & AQL. These gentlemen created the first Egyptian and MENA region shoegaze project which is a big feat to begin with. Join me as I deep dive and analyze why FHMY & AQL are the unsung heroes of our generation. The track starts with a simple two-chord
There’s something hard to exactly pin down with this new track from Mad Painter. While their influences from iconic bands like Nazareth, Alice Cooper, and most especially Deep Purple come through, there’s also the oddball energy of their newest single, Debt Collector, that reminds me of the grittier and more free-flowing tracks of Creedence Clearwater Revival as
Songs are always meant to be heard, and rarely, some tracks also demand to be felt, and “Dark Clouds,” Backstrom‘s latest release dropped on November 13th, rightfully falls into both categories. This album carries quite a power. Coming back after a successful album release earlier this year, Backstrom showcases growth in his musicality, brandishing his
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Vulnerability is power, and being able to admit that you are wrong amidst a world full of egoistic people is an ability that is rare for most of us. As an artist, with branding and a moniker to protect, it is one of the most impacting things to do, and that is what Laughing Cats‘
In all my years of reviewing and critiquing songs, it’s rare to come across a gem like this. AECH is a country rock band from Antipolo City. From the get-go, you’ll never imagine that a Filipino is behind that raspy voice. The accent, pronunciation, and the flow of the song as well as the instruments
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The pain of a personal change in dynamics, whether it be the loss of a loved one, the fading out of past friendships or the falling out of a relationship, always leads to a period wherein self-reflection, growth, self-doubt, masquerading, and self-acceptance become synonymous. In this period, one ends up making a fool, a saint,
There is a fine line that dictates the success of a band or musicians when it comes to their influences in music. One is that it can be a riff-off of what’s currently on trend and lacks substance and originality whatsoever, while the other type is authentic, inspired, and unique. “Weekend Demos,” a recently released
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Rock couldn’t be any more epitomized than this. ROCKIN’ THE ROAD by TEENBIRD is exactly how it sounds and how rock should be from front to back, start to finish. And as they say, “heads up for rock ‘n roll, get ready to rock your soul”! Composed of twelve tracks, five being original compositions and