Category: Genre
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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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yazida
Immediately, with Yazida’s new EP #meant2b, it’s obvious she brings hyperpop to her level. Yazida is a singer-songwriter from Paris creating UK garage-inspired tracks, while also molding genres together. With a deep bass carried over by her soprano voice and a up-tempo UK garage beat, “deja vu” on Yazida’s latest project showcases her ability to…
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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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A Melancholic Reflection on Love and Closure: A Review on Liang Lawrence’s “Eulogy”
There’s a scene in every rom-com that feels familiar, even if we haven’t lived it ourselves. It’s when the girl (or main character) has just bared her soul, only to realize she was the only one truly listening. Whether she’s at home or on public transportation heading back, the weather has shifted from sunshine to…
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Exploring Personal Accountability: A Review of dee holt’s “make a move”
We often yield to these feelings, embracing the unpredictability of panic over the potential for newfound confidence. It’s this uncharted territory that Canadian pop singer Dee Holt navigates delicately in her latest single, “Make A Move.”
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Subtle Love: A Review of Lucky Break’s “Honeysuckle”
Listening to this song, we are reminded of the simplicity and purity of love, where a mere phrase like “share this walk with me” embodies a sincere longing for authentic connection, unencumbered by expectations.
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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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caffeinated corner: donna missal
When I met Donna Missal, the first thing that came to mind was, “Oh wow, I think we’re the same height,” right before she brought me in for a big hug. Hearing Missal perform her voice makes itself known to all who can listen to it; it is loud and bold. I couldn’t help but…
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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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miette hope
Originally from Colorado and now residing in Brooklyn, Miette Hope is in the city of dreams–or at least a borough outside of it. I spoke to Hope in late February over Zoom on Valentine’s Day. While scheduling, I failed to realize it was a holiday, but Hope was happy to accommodate me. Recently, Hope has…
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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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