Category: Review
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In The Blue Light by Kelela
“In The Blue Light” by Kelela is an intimate, unplugged reimagining of her earlier work. Stripped-back acoustic arrangements put her emotive vocal delivery at the forefront, revealing layers of vulnerability and depth. Tracks like “Enemy” and “Blue Light” feel raw and immediate, with subtle instrumentation allowing her expressive tone to shine. The production is minimalist
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The Resonance Sessions
The Resonance Sessions is a powerful collection of live recordings featuring 35 regional musicians, captured in the weathered shell of the Old Marshall Jail. Recorded over four days and born from the shared experience of surviving a devastating storm, these sessions hold a heartfelt intimacy as each artist, deeply rooted in Western North Carolina, brings forth
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Sampling With Franny by Richard Houghten
Sampling with Franny, transports me to this really specific, almost vintage-feeling world. It’s like finding a dusty box of old tapes and discovering a hidden gem. The first thing that hits you is the vintage texture of the sound. It’s built from these layers of sampled sounds, and they’re not pristine or polished. They’re crackly,
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Friends In Real Life Self Titled Album
So, I put on ‘Friends in Real Life,’ and immediately, it felt like stepping into a sun-drenched afternoon, the kind where everything feels a little hazy and golden. It’s got this lo-fi, almost bedroom-pop vibe that’s incredibly inviting. The first thing that struck me was the overall atmosphere. It’s so gentle and comforting. The instrumentation
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Death Empress from The Poetic Edda
Alright, so I just dove into “The Poetic Edda” by Disembodied Tyrant, and… wow, that was a trip. Let’s talk about it. First off, if you’re expecting something light and airy, you’re in for a rude awakening. This is intense. It’s a blackened death metal experience that feels like being dragged through a blizzard while
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Painted Paradise by FLESHBORE
Painted Paradise by FLESHBORE is a blistering technical death metal experience that blends intricate musicianship with brutal, relentless energy. From the opening track, it’s clear that the album’s core is a whirlwind of lightning-fast riffs and guttural vocals that seamlessly shift between chaos and precision. The bass work, particularly on “Laplace’s Game,” adds weight and
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Perfect Dark by Volatile Ways
Perfect Dark by Volatile Ways is an intense, unsettling experience, blending dark, heavy metal influences with a touch of theatricality. From the explosive energy of “God Will Be Cut” to the chilling imagery in “Televised Suicide,” the album plays with themes of violence, despair, and madness. The brutal, fast-paced riffs combine with eerie, atmospheric moments
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When Nothing Feels Like Home by Thousand Knives
The album When Nothing Feels Like Home by Thousand Knives carries a raw intensity that hits hard both musically and emotionally. The blend of metalcore with hardcore and deathcore influences creates a brutal, fast-paced sound, perfectly aligning with the themes of despair and internal struggle throughout the EP. Tracks like “Gut-Wrench” showcase the tension between
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