The Great Awakening by ERICK CASTRILLON is a fascinating look into the not-so-distant future, looking at the advent of generative AI. With all the chaos at OpenAi and our first introduction to Q*, there is some validity in this idea of an upcoming event horizon. The track uses deep synths and a guitar part to […]
Maybe it is the holiday season or just good luck. Either way, we have been having a good run of happy tracks on MusicTaste. It is a unique joy to explore songs about the positive sides of the human experience. I think the way our brains work, we find it easier to focus on the […]
About Love by ARN-IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AND ALIEN FRIENDS feels like an introspective look at the past, not only at relationships that have been and gone but also at moments that could have happened. The song spends a lot of time dwelling on the hypothetical. The track elicits an aching, raw pain in regretting past […]
Huracan is an aggressive hard rock track with heavy influences from Latin rock. It oozes with confidence and manages to be both charismatic and intimidating at the same time. Opening strong from the outset, the track begins with energy and only increases in intensity as the song goes on. That is except for select quieter […]
Anthem for the Forgotten by Paul Marotto is a powerful track that details the immense challenges of addiction and mental illness, as well as the acute pain of loneliness. Although it is a cliche to talk about the isolating effect of modern life, I think it is pertinent to mention it anyway because it is […]
Destiny’s Road (Remix) by Gary Dranow showcases a clarity that sharpens all the aspects of the original, drawing it to new heights with its eighties rock charm. The first thing that jumps out when listening to Destiny’s Road is the crispness of the lead guitar. It’s played articulately, establishing the melodic core of the track […]
Fable by MIKHAIL DAKEN is an enigmatic and dark alt-rock, dark wave track that matches its energy beautifully with an intense music video that emphasises the key themes that make this piece so special. The sound DAKEN captures from beginning to end with this one is a tone of seething, dark power. The guitar layers […]
Strange Bird by WITTMAR is a bold melodic journey intertwining folk and country styling with a universal emotional core. Every track conveys this sense of awe through a generous sonic tapestry. It paints this vivid and diverse picture that changes from track to track. The opening track, Drops of Rain, exemplifies this unique sonic tapestry […]
Fill Your Boots (More Life) by EINSAM is an enigmatic and powerful Alt Rock track with a heavy psychedelic leaning that gives it a unique vibe. Reminding me a little of Kraftwerk, the track had this robotic, rigid structural tone that allows for a wonderful sense of contrast with the chaotic psychedelic energy that defines […]
Impress You by KENT DUSTIN is an indie rock track with heavy-rock elements. These roots contribute to its hyper-confident yet emotionally resonant sound. The track is about the pursuit of a beautiful woman’s attention. This subject matter is a complex theme to get across in a hyper-confident way because it acknowledges a sense of vulnerability […]
