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The Melancholy of Celebration: A Review of Mae Marie’s “Birthday Candle Wishes”
In listening, you either find solace in shared sentiments or understanding – recalling those around you who’ve always alluded to experiencing similar complexities, yet you never quite grasped. You hear it in first-person, experiencing the depth and nuance of the emotions she delicately unfolds and find a new understanding in what celebration truly entails.
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take yr time – dad sports
Who would have known an Ottawa-based dream pop project named dad sports would come to fruition in just a few short years? Dad sports, now solely under Miguel Plante, has dropped a new single after nearly three years. Right after releasing their last project, I AM JUST A BOY LEAVE ME ALONE !!! in 2021,…
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Bored of your music? We got you covered
Do you ever open your go-to music streaming app and feel lost in your own music library? I don’t know about you, but as much as I love listening to music and making playlists, I often find myself feeling burnt out by the sheer amount of musical content available to me. I end up feeling…
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Cold Days and Warm Nostalgia: Exploring PACKS’ Latest Album, “Melt the Honey”
“While simple in its expression, the lyrics set the tone for what the album truly is, and that’s a deep exploration of [Link]’s ongoing struggle with feelings of love, loneliness, heartbreak, and seasonal melancholy that keep her awake at night.”
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Faye Webster and Lil Yachty Join Forces for the Playful “Lego Ring”
Faye Webster and Lil Yachty are ringing in 2024 with their collaborative single, “Lego Ring.” The ethereal charm of Webster’s soft voice blends seamlessly with Lil Yachty’s distorted sound, creating an exciting, psychedelic-rock atmosphere. The interplay of their vocals take centerstage in this song, overshadowing the straightforward and repetitive instrumentation but enhancing the slowed down,…
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alchemical 1 – dove cameron
Alchemy was an ancient chemical practice of trying to convert everyday materials into gold and finding a universal elixir. Now, it is often talked about in the process of self-transformation. Dove Cameron spotlights this concept in her debut album, Alchemical 1. 2022 was a big year for Dove with her songs “Boyfriend” and “Breakfast” blowing…
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2024 Music Bingo Card
While everyone has been reminiscing about concerts past and favorite drops of 2023, I am fully past that point and onto complete delusions about what is to come in 2024. I’ve created an entire bingo card dedicated to my wishful thinking (see attached), but I’ll hit the highlights for you here. New NIKI album Since…
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daybreaks’ top albums of 2023
Daybreak takes a look back at the best albums of 2023. We’ve chosen the albums that have made the most significant impact this year. Each album was chosen for its originality, creativity and overall quality. From debut albums to established artists, these albums are a must-listen. These albums have pushed the boundaries and broken new…