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Apparently it’s trippy week here on MusicTaste. I’m here to chase the dragon and show you another great psychedelic track that should be on your radar. Sparkler Hair by Marginalia is an energetic and avant-garde electronic pop composition that doesn’t shy away from its authentic sound, with an intoxicating mix of bouncy rhythm and vocal…

With the next UK general election fast approaching, people are looking back at how the conservatives have done since they became the primary governing body in the UK in 2010. Sleazy Street by Bladderwrack taps into the palpable frustration people in the UK feel about how poorly managed their country is. “Managed Decline” has been…

White Bird by CLAUDIA BALLA is a beautiful ballad that uses metaphor to describe the allure of love in a universal yet articulate way. The track’s energy is created by a thoughtful and sensitive mix, allowing space for each element of the track to breathe while still feeling full and climactic at the right moments.…

Cloud Chaser is an enigmatic and mysterious bedroom pop collection that uses poetic metaphor to explore the complexities of relationships. Throughout the EP, Wayne Wei exhibits the darkness and hope of love. It feels expressive without attempting to understand or make sense of the emotion. In the first track, Cloud Chaser, Wei leans heavily into…

EVOL WALKS cover of Pet Sematary, originally by The Ramones, injects the eighties classic with a mix of enigmatic and sinister energy through the slow and creeping delivery. The guitar performance feels heavy and bold through its sharpness in the mix and the depth of its tones. It contrasts the vocals nicely, providing a weight…

Redeemer is a Christian rock song about Thurane’s relationship with God. More broadly, it is a track about the beauty of belief and how love can fortify people to feel confident in themselves. The track has a unique instrumental arrangement with a deep distorted guitar providing the foundation of the rhythm and melody. It puts…

Shoulder to Shoulder is the latest release by Wasson!? It is a meaningful track that balances thematic depth with an energetic punk rock attitude that does not undermine the intensity of the lyricism. Hailing from Bude in Cornwall, the band injects this track with the energy of home. The mix of distortion and clarity in…

Flask is a musical journey that never stops evolving from beginning to end. Composed by our friend, Ari Joshua, creator of the excellent Help On The Way cover we took a look at here, the track mixes the pedigree of his compositional skills with the nuanced performance and delivery of other Space Owl members: Bob…

Sometimes, during the Christmas season, it’s hard to understand the intricacies of the holidays through the chaos of the family dynamics, the cooking, and the presents. However, with the festive period in the rearview mirror, we can see it more clearly. Christmas feels like it intensifies all emotions, positive and negative. We build it up…

Precious Memories by Avaaraj is a beautiful yet tragic collection of songs detailing her experience of helping her grandmother after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The Ep utilises an array of styles to tell stories within the narrative, giving context to the themes with tracks from alternative perspectives. Opening with Precious Memories Intro, the…