Month: January 2025

Night Light Review
Jan
25
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Night Light Review

 

Night Light by Matya is an uplifting and fun indie pop anthem in the vein of Sabrina Carpenter or Clairo. The track has an infectious confidence that transcends every part, from the delivery to the melodic tapestry to the music video. The bass guitar was the first aspect that stood out to me. It has […]

Oliver Patterson
Debo Ray Review
Jan
16
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Debo Ray Review

 

Debo Ray’s self-titled album is a beautiful collection of tracks, covering all the emotions associated with love, heartbreak and growth. The choice to self-title this project feels so apt because this is a deeply personal album. From open to close, you get the sense Ray is bearding their lived experience for all to see in […]

Oliver Patterson
Along the Way Review
Jan
11
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Along the Way Review

 

Along the Way by ZACHARY JAMES SMITH MUSIC is a guitar anthem that conveys energy and excitement without any lyrics. Simply with coherent instrumentation, they have created a narrative that transcends words, making it more personal and universal at the same time. The guitar ebbs and flows, exploring the depths and peaks of the piece’s […]

Oliver Patterson
If You See Her Is An Complex Emotional Tapestry
Jan
6
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If You See Her Is An Complex Emotional Tapestry

 

If You See Her by JACRE is a beautiful, pure expression of emotional vulnerability explored through layers of narrative and sonic storytelling. JACRE presents this beautiful track through mostly vocals and piano work. The vocals were initially what drew me to the song. They guide the listener through the narrative by providing the emotional through […]

Oliver Patterson
The Dinosaur’s Skin Review
Jan
2
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The Dinosaur’s Skin Review

 

The Dinosaur’s Skin establishes their developing tone with this brilliant new alternative dream pop track. Full of sunbleached melancholy, this nostalgic banger walks the line beautifully between happy and sad. The Dinosaur’s Skin’s signature mellow vocals are on display throughout, going from strength to strength, stretching and moulding the lyrics to fit within their lethargic […]

Oliver Patterson