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Three New Artists You’ve Never Heard Of

After beginning this series a couple of weeks ago, I knew I wanted to introduce a couple more artists to the mix. This version specifically focuses on duos and groups that I have been recently loving, primarily focusing on indie and indie-rock groups. These artists blur the lines between genres, making their music irresistible and…
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rachel’s may faves

Oh, sweet May. Where do I begin? There is no better feeling than opening Spotify and hearing fresh tracks back to back that you actually enjoy. Honestly, I barely indulged in music the first few months of 2024, but this month summoned magical artistry and lyrical masterminds that made music feel like music again. From…
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amen! – hemlock concert and EP review

Sunday night in an offbeat bar, I’m here to attend hemlock‘s EP release party in New Orleans, Louisiana. Saturn Bar is an eclectic dive bar–two stories high and accompanied by an attached backyard patio. Some may say it looks run down and raggedy, but I like to think of it as a well lived-in bar…
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Breaking Walls and Setting Standards: A Reflection on ATEEZ at Coachella

As the screen went black, the crowd’s cheers grew thunderous. What followed was a recorded voice saying, “Wake up, world,” accompanied by eerie footage of a dilated eye and audio of someone catching their breath. This seamlessly faded into an instrumental version of “Wake Up” and a red and black introduction sequence that teased each…
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Delaware Natives, Death By Indie, Gear Up to Celebrate Sophomore Album Release

Within the wider Delaware music scene, there is a vibrant DIY niche in the Wilmington-Newark area that is home to plenty of DIY venues and local staples. If you’ve ever attended a show at The Temple or Rainbow Records in Newark, you’re likely to know the name Death by Indie. Formed nearly three years ago,…
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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…







