Tag: alternative
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Taking Ownership Over Heartache: “When You Go” by Rita Mae
Rita Mae kicks off their latest single by crooning, “If you don’t call me when you land / That’s how I’ll know that it’s over,” a devastating blow to a lover who likely never deserved her. Following a run of singles that all appear on her Kiss the Sky EP, “When You Go” is a…
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SPACE AGE COUNTRY GIRL – Agnes Hartwich
For fans of Billie Eillish, K.Flay, and Tove Lo, you definitely cannot sleep on Agnes Hartwich. Hailing from Denmark, Hartwich is a self-proclaimed “sad-grunge-tumblr-girl from 2014, but 9 years later,” and she did not miss the mark. She just released her debut album, SPACE AGE COUNTRY GIRL, a 10-track indie rock project with pop and…
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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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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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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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capricorn playlist
Hello, hello! Happy holidays, and welcome to Capricorn season! I hope everyone is having fun and spreading the holiday cheer, because we are now transitioning into the determined and ambitious spirit of the Capricorn. During this time, the disciplined nature of Capricorn takes center stage, encouraging us to set meaningful goals, embrace responsibility, and cultivate…
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portraits of tracy – drive home
A review of Portraits Of Tracy’s new album Drive Home by Julia Falcone on Daybreak Music.
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sagittarius playlist
Happy Thanksgiving Eve…but more importantly, welcome to Sagittarius season! I think it’s incredibly fitting that this year’s Sag season begins on one of the biggest going-out nights of the year. They’re adventurous, extremely outgoing, and always on the move to find the next best thing to participate in. It seems as if it’s almost like…
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scorpio playlist
Happy (almost) Halloween! There is nothing more fitting than the start of Scorpio season lingering so close to the witchy and spooky holiday. Symbolized by the mystifying Scorpion, this astrological season encourages us to delve deep into the recesses of our emotions, desires, and psyche. It’s a time of introspection, passion, and unearthing hidden truths.…
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villain – caity krone
Almost exactly 3 years after releasing her debut EP, Word of Art, Caity Krone has returned with the emotionally driven single, “Villain.” As someone who has followed her photography work over the past few years, I am in awe of how her photos can capture a specific feeling, and this song has the same effect.…
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gemini playlist
It’s Gemini season, everyone! Geminis, the third sign of the zodiac, are renowned for their charm, wit, and adaptability. Symbolized by The Twins, Geminis embody duality, versatility, and contrasting qualities. Despite the occasional negative stereotype for being impulsive and unreliable, Geminis thrive as social butterflies, effortlessly embracing change and adapting to different environments. To celebrate…
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Modus Operandi – Juan Wauters & Frankie Cosmos
Uruguayan singer/songwriter Juan Wauters teams up with the soft spoken Frankie Cosmos on “Modus Operandi,” the second single off of Wauters’ forthcoming album, Wandering Rebel. “Modus Operandi” is a gentle and oddly comforting musing about NYC transplant culture and is accompanied by a fantastic music video where the two roam around large, tourist driven areas…
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radiohead – nightly
Nightly (with enthusiasm)!! This Nashville-based alternative pop band consists of members Johnathan Capeci, Joey Beretta, and Nicholas Sainato. Popular songs like “the movies” and “Twenty Something” show vulnerability in love and in life and breaks down the complexities of relationships. In an interview, Capeci said one of his “favorite things to do is [drive] home…
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the secret history – a playlist deep dive
“I suppose at one time in my life I might have had any number of stories, but now there is no other. This is the only story I’ll be able to tell.” Written by Donna Tartt, The Secret History swiftly became one of the best novels I have read to date. I’ll admit, it’s a…
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it’ll be (video game song) – lauren juzang
If you’re not familiar with singer/songwriter Lauren Juzang, now is the time to make yourself acquainted. Originally from Tarzana, California, Juzang is currently attending Syracuse University as a student in the Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries. Following up her 2022 single, “Yeehoo!,” Juzang is back with the release of a heartbreaking, yet way-too-relatable…
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