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Music As A Means of Comfort–“Shakes” and “Close My Eyes” by Luke Hemmings
Sometimes, life has a way of making the things that you love seem a little more dull than usual. I’ve got to be honest and say that 2024 did not welcome me with open arms. On the contrary, it’s felt more like I’ve been one step behind everyone else, struggling not only to keep pace,…
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begin again – a girl called maya, kimbv svuce
a girl called maya has released her first song as a collaboration Maya and Kimbv Svuce have collaborated to produce a chill, laid-back song that features soulful and buzzing vocals. The music is characterized by a soothing melody perfect for unwinding after a long day. Maya’s emotive and expressive singing style blends seamlessly with Kimbv…
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martina’s march faves
As the year progresses at a somewhat alarming speed, I find moments of clarity on (almost) every New Music Friday. Clarity in the excitement that a new release brings me before even pressing play, clarity in the different emotions that a three-minute song can make me feel, and clarity in the constant reminder that I…
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coming back with a vengeance: a review of chungha’s “eenie meenie”
After almost two years of radio silence following her departure from her previous company, South Korean singer Chungha steps back into familiar skin with her newest two-song digital single album, “EENIE MEENIE.” Her career spans nearly a decade, debuting in Korean girl group I.O.I after placing fourth on the reality competition show, Produce 101, in…
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Navigating Heartbreak: A Review of spiderblush’s “Big Deal”
“In the moments following a separation, there’s a pause that feels like time standing still, where emotions swirl and uncertainty hangs heavy in the air. It’s in this pause that we enter the space Spiderblush effortlessly captures, where we navigate the balance of acceptance and longing…”
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold
In a narrow alleyway in Tokyo, there is a café known as Funiculi Funicula. Here, patrons can embark on a journey to either the past or the future, provided they adhere to a strict set of rules. Only one seat in the café facilitates time travel, which becomes available when its usual occupant, a ghost,…
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Mac Demarco Covers Haruomi Hosono’s “Boku Wa Chotto”
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Haruomi Hosono’s debut solo album, Hosono House, Stones Throw Records has curated a tribute album honoring the Japanese musician. The compilation will feature contributions from renowned artists such as Cornelius, John Carroll Kirby, Yuma Abe, Jerry Paper, and others. To inaugurate the launch, Mac DeMarco, a long-time admirer…
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hometown music series – delaware
The first state houses a population of just over one million people, less than most major cities. For clarification purposes, it’s worth noting that the ratio of chickens to humans in Delaware is 200:1. As far as venues go, there are boardwalk bandstands that book cover bands and some local artists every summer; the Freeman Arts…
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sasha’s February favorites
This hour-long playlist explores the intricacies of all forms of love – the quiet parts, the silent moments, and the depths of passion.
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Hometown Music Series – Spartanburg, SC
Calling Spartanburg, South Carolina my hometown would be a little bit of a stretch. However, since moving here for college at the end of 2016, I’ve come to love this city as if it were my hometown. In the six years that I have lived here, I have had the pleasure of interacting with so…
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lyn lapid tour in nashville
I stumbled upon Lyn’s music on the popular social media app, TikTok, just like countless others. However, what sets Lyn apart from the rest is her exceptional growth over the years. She has successfully established herself as a prominent figure in the indie pop scene and has managed to create a plethora of songs that…