Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Stay Has Three Different Takes on The Same Complex Themes.
According to the creator, SID OTTO, Stay is about “not giving up too easily and not taking yourself too seriously in all kinds of aspects of life, like relationships, goals, work” with such a variety of themes, both personal and universal at the same time, it makes sense why the track comes with three different…
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Action Space Battle (Redux) is an Epic and Emotionally Resonant Rock Experience
Action Space Battle (Redux) by WAR GODS OF THE DEEP is an energetic and bold classic rock experience that veers into hard rock in parts while still staying true to its core identity. It utilises sinister instrumentals, built up of layers of heavy electric guitars full of distortion and venom. This tonal choice is juxtaposed…
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GABRIELLE STEIN’s Latest Track Has Deep Themes and Electro-Pop Energy
Broken as Fuck by GABRIELLE STEIN is a bold, electronic pop banger that takes the nihilistic themes of its core and transitions them into a song that would feel at home in a club. The mix of serious themes and danceable melodies is a personal favourite. It’s always impressive to see these contrasting aspects achieved…
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Parades is a Latin Pop Breakup Anthem
paredes by BERTO is a mournful Latin pop anthem with R&B influences. It combines beautiful acoustic guitar playing with the intensity of electronic pop instrumentation to describe the ebbs and flows of life after a breakup. At the start of the track, the guitar allows space in the composition for the listener to become accustomed…
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SHE Explores Our Relation to Instant Gratification
SHE by JOE LINGTON is a genre-bending exploration and commentary of modern relationships. The album doesn’t compromise its message in any way, delivering cutting and emotionally resonant musical lines, spanning the scope of afro beats, R&B, and sensitive Neo Soul. Opening up with Pinkeen and Move Your Body, the album begins with energy and pep.…
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.FIVE is a Trap, R&B Kaleidoscope
.FIVE by TOBY TESLA is an R&B project with heavy Trap Influences. It feels like a train of thought in the way it maintains cohesive themes and constants while shifting energy from hyper confident to introspective from track to track. Beginning with Done Fast and Driveway, the opening tracks introduce us to TOBY TESLA’s sound.…
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Imagination’s Remixes Breathe New Life into a Charismatic Banger
The remixes of Imagination by BELOUIS SOME capture the gorgeous eighties charisma of the original while elevating it in different directions through different tones and musical timbres. These new versions feel respectful to the magic of the original while also breathing new life into the song, refreshing it for a new generation. The orchestral version…
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LAMBO EYES is ALTRBOY’s First Solo Offering and They Already Have Their Own Sound.
LAMBO EYES is the first solo single from ALTRBOY, communicating an enigmatic and seething confidence aligned with trap influences and a heavy, dark pop narrative running through the track. The vocals were the first standout. ALTRBOY opens the track with an ebb and flow cadence. They convey confidence through their high register within the mix.…
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If Destroyed Still True Explores Alt Rock Confidence and Sensitivity at The Same Time
If Destroyed Still True by MARKY WILDTYPE is an alt-rock genre-bending collection of tracks with impressive variety. Ebbing and flowing in power from track to track, the EP feels coherent in its high and low points while creating a memorable and free-flowing sound that stays with the listener long after they turn it off. Opening…
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Not Today Uses Variety as an Instrument
Not Today by URBAN WALRUS is a confident indie rock banger packed with excellent guitar lines, building intertwining melodies and countermelodies, contributing to the track’s abundant energy. Opening off the bat with a crunchy electric guitar, URBAN WALRUS sets the tone, keeping the listener on their toes from the song’s first moments. As the track…
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