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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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LISTEN: “Gentlemen’s Club” by Rossana

I may choose metal and rock as my first go to when it comes to listening to music, but I also love all things jazz. Which means, I adore alt-jazz Portuguese artist, Rossana and her seductively saucy single, “Gentleman’s Club” from her upcoming debut album, The Entertainer. With its cheeky and sensual opening, “Gentlemen’s Club” invokes the mood of a smokey and sexy burlesque club. … Continue reading LISTEN: “Gentlemen’s Club” by Rossana

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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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A CONVERSATION WITH…Baby Schillaci

Baby Schillaci burst onto Amplify The Noise’s music radar with their debut single, “Radical” in February this year, and they have not stopped kicking out killer song after killer song. The so good bass in “So Bad” still haunts our dreams and their latest single, “Dead Wrestlers” melds all the most wonderful components of “Radical” and “So Bad” into one infectious in your face rocker. … Continue reading A CONVERSATION WITH…Baby Schillaci

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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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LISTEN: “Illusions” by Nature TV

If Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald, and the Doobie Brothers had a love child, Nature TV would be said love child. Their single, “Illusions” out now via Heist or Hit, floats in a buoyant sea of 70’s vibe, 80’s groove, and sparkles as a fun and easy yacht rock tune. On the song, Guy Bangham (guitars and vocals) says, ‘Illusions’ is about how sometimes nothing … Continue reading LISTEN: “Illusions” by Nature TV

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LISTEN: “Lost Boy” by The Deep Blue

Released in mid May, the latest single “Lost Boy” by The Deep Blue is the epitome of beautiful harmonies and poetic memories. The vocals of Georgia, Niamh, Katie and Sophie are angelic, soft and ethereal. On the song, The Deep Blue say, Singing this song makes our hearts ache a little bit as our minds are inevitably drawn to someone we love who has lost … Continue reading LISTEN: “Lost Boy” by The Deep Blue

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LISTEN: “Bull in a China Shop” by Party Nails

Party Nails is known for her candid and personal lyrics, and “Bull in a China Shop” seems to be no exception. Written during the lockdown, Party Nails confides, I had so many weird dreams about basically all of the scary and hard stuff I’d ever lived through, and I would write about it. I thought this song was about someone from my past. But now … Continue reading LISTEN: “Bull in a China Shop” by Party Nails

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LISTEN: “Ride or Die” by Polartropica

If you’re in the mood for a sticky sweet pop song, look no further than Polartropica’s “Ride or Die”. Teaming up with Polartropica for “Ride or Die” is Edgar Everyone and the duo sparkle with pop glam sweetness that is perfect for the Northern Hemisphere summer. Their vocals are a match made in heaven, effervescent and delicate, blending beautifully together like summer love does. Matching … Continue reading LISTEN: “Ride or Die” by Polartropica

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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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