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It's Mad Tsai's World and We're Just Living in It

It's Mad Tsai's World and We're Just Living in It

October 16, 2023 “mad’s world” is an encouraging word for anyone weighed down by the yoke of disapproving parents or the world at large.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
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Charlotte Cardin's "Jim Carrey" Is an Invitation to Free Yourself of Your Ego

Charlotte Cardin's "Jim Carrey" Is an Invitation to Free Yourself of Your Ego

July 18, 2023 "You can decide what your destiny is if you take a risk and accept to be who you really are at the fullest."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
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Krooked Kings Invite Us Into Their Coming of Age Story in 'All Out of Good Days'

Krooked Kings Invite Us Into Their Coming of Age Story in 'All Out of Good Days'

May 11, 2023 'All Out of Good Days' is an ingenuous, emotionally deep, and thought-provoking album.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
David Kushner Conveys an Emotional and Musical Paradox in "Daylight"

David Kushner Conveys an Emotional and Musical Paradox in "Daylight"

April 17, 2023 "Daylight" manages to feel both engulfing and freeing in the same breath.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
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Meltt Turns Gives Dreams a Sonic Shape With "Another Quiet Sunday"

Meltt Turns Gives Dreams a Sonic Shape With "Another Quiet Sunday"

March 7, 2023 The ethereal nature of their sound feels like it's scrapped from the fibers that connect dreams to reality.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
New Friends Hit Their Mark With the Slow-Burning "Ricochet"

New Friends Hit Their Mark With the Slow-Burning "Ricochet"

November 28, 2022 “Ricochet” is a high-energy crowd-pleaser.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
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Wonderprince Explores a 'Path Through the Trees' in Surreal Debut EP

Wonderprince Explores a 'Path Through the Trees' in Surreal Debut EP

November 21, 2022 "These songs were inspired by the worlds that we escape into through our dreams."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
Erin LeCount Delivers an Impassioned Live Performance of "Killing Time" [Premiere + Q&A]

Erin LeCount Delivers an Impassioned Live Performance of "Killing Time" [Premiere + Q&A]

November 10, 2022 "There’s something cathartic about knowing you’ve been as genuine as you possibly can be with what you’ve made."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
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Fred Again..'s 'Actual Life 3' Is a Lifetime of Catharsis Crystallized Into One Stellar House Album

Fred Again..'s 'Actual Life 3' Is a Lifetime of Catharsis Crystallized Into One Stellar House Album

October 31, 2022 From mental illness, unresolved emotional trauma, to the euphoria of a blissful night out, 'Actual Life 3' is house music taken to new emotional heights.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
7 Artists to Watch If You Can’t Stop Listening to Taylor Swift's 'Midnights'

7 Artists to Watch If You Can’t Stop Listening to Taylor Swift's 'Midnights'

October 27, 2022 Swift may be dominating the charts, but these rising stars are ones to watch.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
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Fred Again.. Throws Yet Another Transcendent Party With "Bleu (better with time)"

Fred Again.. Throws Yet Another Transcendent Party With "Bleu (better with time)"

September 26, 2022 "Bleu (better with time)" feels like a warm wave of hope is washing over you.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
Jean Dawson Opts For a Quiet Moment of Reflection in "PIRATE RADIO*"

Jean Dawson Opts For a Quiet Moment of Reflection in "PIRATE RADIO*"

September 19, 2022 "People think it's cool, but I'm literally just doing me - I'm not trying to be provocative."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
Dora Jar's "Bump" Is a Hypnotic Manifestation Turned Reality

Dora Jar's "Bump" Is a Hypnotic Manifestation Turned Reality

September 15, 2022 "Bump" is shrouded in a dreamlike ether.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
NYXEN Races Through the '80s-Evoking World of 'PXNK'

NYXEN Races Through the '80s-Evoking World of 'PXNK'

August 22, 2022 'PXNK' is a showcase of everything NYXEN has been learning on her rise to fame.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
modernlove. Unravels Pop Culture Neurosis in the Electrifying 'Oh My Mind'

modernlove. Unravels Pop Culture Neurosis in the Electrifying 'Oh My Mind'

August 2, 2022 In their latest effort, the Irish indie rock band tackles dark themes with upbeat, poppy production.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
Talkless Breathes Life Into the Infectious "Talking to Myself"

Talkless Breathes Life Into the Infectious "Talking to Myself"

July 6, 2022 "Talking to Myself" is a not-so-subtle introspection of life and identity post-relationship.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
TSHA Gives us a Glimpse of 'Capricorn Sun' With the Infectious "Giving Up"

TSHA Gives us a Glimpse of 'Capricorn Sun' With the Infectious "Giving Up"

June 23, 2022 "Giving Up" provides a momentary escape from life and an opportunity to lose yourself in the moment.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
Gallipoli Delivers an Ethereal and Introspective Debut EP With 'On Vodno'

Gallipoli Delivers an Ethereal and Introspective Debut EP With 'On Vodno'

May 20, 2022 With <i>On Vodno</i>, Gallipoli gives us a collection of songs that are thought-provoking, comforting, and relatable
Author: Nathan Ahamed
Pine Barons Pay Homage to Cult Japanese Band Fishmans With   "Night Cruising"

Pine Barons Pay Homage to Cult Japanese Band Fishmans With   "Night Cruising"

May 17, 2022 With the tribute album <i>I Love Fish</i> set to release later this year, "Night Cruising" gives us a brief taste of what's in store.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
Gooseberry Perform Sonic Alchemy in New EP 'Broken Dance'

Gooseberry Perform Sonic Alchemy in New EP 'Broken Dance'

May 6, 2022 If you haven't heard of Gooseberry before, this EP is most certainly the perfect introduction.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
St.Arnaud's 'Love and The Front Lawn' Is a Raw and Vulnerable Sophomore Effort

St.Arnaud's 'Love and The Front Lawn' Is a Raw and Vulnerable Sophomore Effort

May 2, 2022 "It was important to honor the dream and the partnership of our late friend and bandmate."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
KiNG MALA Evokes the Electrifying Magnetism of a "cult leader"

KiNG MALA Evokes the Electrifying Magnetism of a "cult leader"

April 15, 2022 "I decided that instead of being sad I was just gonna be delusionally confident."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
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Aaron Taos Dives Deeper Into Heartbreak in 'Closure and Campari: After Hours'

Aaron Taos Dives Deeper Into Heartbreak in 'Closure and Campari: After Hours'

April 1, 2022 Taos once again comes head to head with feelings of insecurity, imposter syndrome, and warped self-image.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
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Murdo Mitchell's  "Ghosts" Is Nothing Short of Haunting

Murdo Mitchell's  "Ghosts" Is Nothing Short of Haunting

March 25, 2022 "'Ghosts' is about the vulnerability you open yourself up to."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
Gorgeous Make a "Divine" Offering With Standout Debut Single

Gorgeous Make a "Divine" Offering With Standout Debut Single

March 11, 2022 Gorgeous make a heavenly first impression.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
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