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EP REVIEW: Learning to Love Again by Aisha Badru

In Learning to Love, out now on Nettwerk, Aisha Badru explores the crossroads of romantic entanglements and self-care Can you have one with the other?Can you have one without the other? Through Aisha’s lyrics, the answer is yes, you can have both but it only happens if one has self-care and self-love first. That self-love and self-care reality shines through the lyrics of “Inside”, a … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Learning to Love Again by Aisha Badru

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ALBUM REVIEW: Birthday Suit by Samuel Nicholson 

Born after years of searching and longing, Birthday Suit by Samuel Nicholson serves as a self-portrait and a love letter to someone who has recently been diagnosed with autism. Nicholson says this on the album, The record is a dysfunctional self-portrait of my life at a time when I was falling deeply in love. Having previously gathered that I am not easy to love, I … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Birthday Suit by Samuel Nicholson 

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ALBUM & VIDEO REVIEW: Searching for Strawberries: The Story of Jongo Bongo, Act 1

I love when a band is innovative and Rare American’s is spinning the idea of how to release an album on its head. Out today is Act 1 of Searching for Strawberries: The Story of Jongo Bongo. Searching for Strawberries: The Story of Jongo Bongo is the tale of their bass player Jongo Bongo where he says goodbye to the hustle and bustle of a … Continue reading ALBUM & VIDEO REVIEW: Searching for Strawberries: The Story of Jongo Bongo, Act 1

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HOT TRACK: “Rot of Humanity” by Eighteen Visions

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Would this be a song review of “Rot of Humanity” by Eighteen Visions or would this be a hot track for “Rot of Humanity” by Eighteen Visions. ​​Porque no los dos? Did I imagine there would be new Eighteen Visions in 2023? Negative. Am I f’n jumping out of my skin that there’s new Eighteen Visions? Affirmative. Eighteen Visions is one of … Continue reading HOT TRACK: “Rot of Humanity” by Eighteen Visions

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DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: To Hell and Back by Dieth

Dieth is a force to be reckoned with. Featuring an iconic line up of Dave Ellefson, Guilherme Miranda, and Michał Łysejko, to say their debut album, To Hell and Back, was highly anticipated would be an understatement for thrash and death metal fans. On the album Ellefson says,,  This album has been a terrific collaboration, building upon our past as we created a new sound … Continue reading DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: To Hell and Back by Dieth

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ALBUM REVIEW: Näe’bliss by Red Cain

Inspired by the Wheels of TIme series, Näe’bliss from Canada’s Red Cain pays homage to Robert Jordan‘s epic fantasy. With Näe’bliss, the band opted to step into the reverse side of the Wheels of Time story that of the Forsaken, antagonists, instruments of the Great Lord of the Dark, and the brutal and captivating allure of letting Chaos reign supreme. The band says this about … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Näe’bliss by Red Cain

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DEBUT EP REVIEW: Tragicomedy by Brodie Milner

The debut EP from Brodie Milner, Tragicomedy is laced with sarcasm and sincerity and sympathy and scorn. Milner says this on writing the EP, I wanted there to be an uncomfortable contrast between the tragic and comedic elements of each song. Part of meta modern internet culture is the quick succession of harrowing events, pets, unobtainable housing, and directionless vitriol. It leaves us with an … Continue reading DEBUT EP REVIEW: Tragicomedy by Brodie Milner

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ALBUM REVIEW: Timeless by Drifting in Silence

Composer, Derrick Stembridge aka Drifting in Silence, recently released Timeless, a wonderful ambient album that is an ode to life and death.  A tribute to his mother, Timeless is a serene and ethereal journey, allowing listeners to face their own emotions of loss while finding comfort through the album. “I Wish You Were Here” featuring Brighten the Corner expresses what most, if not all, feel … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Timeless by Drifting in Silence

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ALBUM REVIEW: Heartbreak Rules by Horse Jumper of Love

The recently released, Heartbreak Rules, by Horse Jumper of Love features eight songs with two reimagined versions, “I Poured Sugar in Your Shoes” and “Chariots” from their 2022 album Natural Part and a cover of “Luna” by The Smashing Pumpkins. Written and recorded solely by vocalist and guitarist, Dimitri Giannopoulos and he said this about Heartbreak Rules and the recording process with Bradford Kreeger, When … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Heartbreak Rules by Horse Jumper of Love

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ALBUM REVIEW: Heartbreakers Space Club by Dakota Jones

Following up an acclaimed debut album can be hard. The bar is set exponentially high by outsiders not to mention what expectations a band sets for themselves. The sophomore slump can be a real, soul crushing, and even career ending, but New York’s Dakota Jones has knocked their sophomore album Heartbreakers Space Club out of the park. Correction, Dakota Jones have knocked their sophomore album … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Heartbreakers Space Club by Dakota Jones

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