Category: Genre
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a higher dosage of The Maine – an album review
Indie bands will always hold a special place in my heart. They have a way of saying the saddest things in the happiest way. In this case, The Maine’s self-titled album is yearning for something. A higher dose of a happy feeling, a way out, the truth. This album is full of messages that speak…
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zach palmer
Zach Palmer is going to be your new tender lover boy. I found singer/songwriter Zach Palmer on TikTok, and he became my new obsession. His soft voice is infused with such emotion that it feels like you’re being gently rocked. I was first introduced to Palmer from TikTok, I found a video of him singing…
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july faves
I have a love/hate relationship with the month of July. I like to live in the pleasant realm of 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit, not 105 like it is right now. Luckily, there is a bounce to summer music that ties me over until the cooler months of the year. This month I found myself rediscovering my…
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re:set show – boygenius and clairo
It was humid. It was hot. But it was not just the heat; it was also the energy at the show. boygenius in drag. Clairo’s last show of the sling era. The re:set experience was indeed a memory that I will cherish forever. As a devoted admirer of the boygenius album and a daily listener…
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leo playlist
It’s finally Leo season! Ruled by the sun and represented by lions, Leos radiate warmth, vibrant energy, and an undeniable sense of confidence. With a natural flair for leadership and a love for the spotlight, Leos often find themselves at the center of attention. They can command the room with their magnetic presence without issue.…
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NPR Tiny Desk: Juvenile
Since 2008, Bob Boilen of NPR has generously offered his office desk to artists of diverse backgrounds and genres. The result was the gift of the video concert series we have grown to love, NPR Tiny Desk. By deviating from the conventional concert setting, Tiny Desk offers a refreshing alternative. It is an intimate space…
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take a break with SISTRA – You’re a Lot
There comes a point in some relationships where you need to simply cut it off. The relationship has hit its end point, and all it’s doing now is draining you. “You’re a Lot” is the debut single from the band SISTRA. Sisters Sasha and Sylvie from the London, have made a stand-out song that you…
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free – carol ades
Following the release of 2022’s Sadtown USA EP, Carol Ades has returned with “Free,” a bubbly pop song exploring the words she did not have when she was younger. “I had to know I’m not alone to let it out, I had to let a little go to feel it nowAnd when the lonely and…
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Loud & Proud Artist Showcase
In honor of Pride and Black Music Month, Universal Music Group partnered with GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) to host a Loud & Proud artist showcase this June. Walking into the space, I had no idea what to expect. I was immediately greeted by an array of music videos from queer artists playing…
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Lost in Translation: The Translation
“Just like country in Nashville” it’s only Natural that Valley drops a new album that strips their hearts bare. Their sophomore album, Lost in Translation, continues their brilliant honesty and dreamy instrumentals. Valley classics and hidden gems tend to contain some of my favorite lyrics ever written. All four band members and their team put…
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Just Because – Sadie Jean
When it comes to navigating heartbreak, there is no easy fix. Sadie Jean, an artist from Orange County, California, does an impeccable job of capturing the wrestling that we often do when facing these situations in her new song, “Just Because.” Sadie has described this song as articulating “the space between holding on and letting…
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ryan beatty – june artist of the month
rachel liu I just remember Ryan Beatty posting covers on YouTube and his name was recognizable. After his latest album release, the title track “Ribbons” was popping up on my Spotify. I had no expectations, but was surprised to find a voice of such depth and experience. His vocals and emotions matured as did he.…
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663 Days Later – Luke Hemmings at the Fonda
On August 13th, 2021, Luke Hemmings released his debut solo album, When Facing the Things We Turn Away From. It would be another 663 days before anyone would ever hear it performed live. If the name Luke Hemmings sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because he’s the lead singer of 5 Seconds of Summer, arguably…
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June faves
June is such a lovely month–sweet summer beginnings with the sun setting later and later, the summer solstice, and endless beach days. To me, June always feels like a month to pause after the busyness of school and work, taking time to pursue new hobbies and spending as much time as possible outside. This month’s…
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cancer playlist
Cancer season is officially here. Some may be happy, some may be sad; but regardless…she is here. Ruled by the moon, Cancers are known for their emotional depth and sensitivity. These water signs are often described as nurturing, intuitive, and empathetic. This Cancer season encourages us to tap into our emotional core, explore our vulnerabilities,…
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