Salem
Oct
10
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Salem

 

Salem by MATT TARKA is an evocative and genre-fluid listening experience, capturing the ease of indie rock while exploring the psychedelic influences of artists like The Velvet Underground. Standing on the shoulders of musical giants, they still put their own spin on the tonal palette. The acoustic guitar feels like a guiding light, defining the […]

Oliver Patterson
Sinking/Floating
Sep
25
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Sinking/Floating

 

Sinking/Floating MAIJAH is an alternative pop power pairing that works like strawberries and cream, delving into the duality of the human experience. As we go through change there are these moments of extreme highs and lows and sometimes the only difference between these states is the way we feel, as opposed to anything external. The […]

Oliver Patterson
A Different Kind
Sep
9
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A Different Kind

 

A Different Kind by Social Gravy does the impossible by creating a project that delivers on a deep, emotionally resonant meaning while also having a catchy tune that appeals as much on the first listen as it does on the thirty first. If anything, this project ages like fine wine. Different tones and texture become […]

Oliver Patterson
Noise Against Tyranny
Aug
21
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Noise Against Tyranny

 

Noise Against Tyranny by CALLING ALL ASTRONAUTS is a bold, political, gothic project with intense themes and a sense of conviction that elevates it beyond the sum of its parts. The first track gives a glimpse into the deep narrative core of the album with a take on religion and its dominance in so many […]

Oliver Patterson
Fires Of The Blue Moon
Aug
6
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Fires Of The Blue Moon

 

Fires Of The Blue Moon by MEDIVH is an intense and cinematic experience, utilising an alt rock, grunge soundscape to paint this picture of passion and confidence from beginning to end. The track ebbs and flows with tone and energy while also having a consistency of vision that connects and unites its sonic evolutions. The […]

Oliver Patterson
Transmission Seven
Jul
9
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Transmission Seven

 

Transmission Seven by LATENIGHTBEATFEAST is a chilled out, downtempo, electronic project that showcases range as well as production props. The project crosses over a variety of tonal styles and emotional scenes while maintaining a sonic through line which brings out the project’s personality. Instead of building a narrative from beginning to end, this project crafts […]

Oliver Patterson
Beautiful
Jul
5
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Beautiful

 

Beautiful by MAAME is an ethereal and effervescent track that captures emotion above anything else. The song explores that feeling of butterflies in your stomach as you speak to someone you’re attracted to. With a charming tonal style and a wonderful guitar accompaniment, the track bottles and distills excitement and joy from beginning to end. […]

Oliver Patterson
Friendly Neighborhood Something or Other
Jun
23
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Friendly Neighborhood Something or Other

 

Friendly Neighborhood Something or Other by IAN BRODSKY is a wonderful album, utilising a mix of indie rock and jazz tones to tell intricate, developed stories through bright, bold vocals and crisp instrumentals. The title track, Friendly Neighborhood Something or Other, is an excellent example of all these aspects coming together to form a cohesive […]

Oliver Patterson
Twist of Fate
Jun
20
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Twist of Fate

 

Twist of Fate by TAHANI is a beautiful and heartwarming track about healing your inner child and finding a constant in your ever changing relationship with your father. There is something far more important in this track beyond melody and rhythm. This kind of meaningful music is both cathartic for the person writing it and […]

Oliver Patterson
Nothing New
Jun
17
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Nothing New

 

Nothing New by REPEAT is an awesome, fresh take on the alt rock, punk genres. Hailing from Sweden, the band bring a renewed vigor and energy to the rock genre with the use of this beautiful distortion on the guitars and an impassioned vocal performance. Instead of hiding from distortion REPEAT uses it like an […]

Oliver Patterson