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Abby Sage’s “The Rot” digs deep into a new age of indie alt-pop
The Los Angeles-based artist has put out songs since 2021, giving her spin on alt-pop and adding emotional grit to the traditionally soft genre. Read More
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Revisiting Paramore’s self-titled album ten years later
Paramore released their self-titled album worldwide on April 9, 2013, and it immediately received praise. The song “Ain’t It Fun” earned the group their first Grammy, with the whole album receiving Platinum status. Looking back over ten years later, it’s obvious the release was the beginning of the Paramore we now know today. In an […]
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The Strange Wonders of Quadeca’s “SCRAPYARD”
Benjamin Lasky, also known as Quadeca, has had one of the most interesting artistic trajectories I’ve ever seen. Many bands and artists are known for innovation within the context of their own work, genre, or music in general — The Beatles, Radiohead, and Björk come to mind — but the shift that Quadeca has made […]
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The Last Dinner Party: old-school revivalism done right
The Last Dinner Party is an English rock band that has quickly ascended from obscurity to relative fame. After releasing only two songs, they were already touring with big stars such as Hozier, and have only gained more attention in the leadup to the release of their debut album, “Prelude To Ecstasy.” As is bound […]
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Etta Marcus’ “The Death Of Summer & Other Promises” left me indifferent
Etta Marcus’ debut album, “The Death of Summer & Other Promises,” drew me in by the title and cover, which is a girl luxuriating in flowers in black and white. I had not heard of Etta Marcus before I saw her featured on the Instagram story of Matt Maltese, singer-songwriter of “As The World Caves […]
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Boygenius’ third EP brings their discography full-circle
The EP's lyric videos contain photos of them chaotically dancing on stage, cuddling up to each other while belting out their songs. Read More
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underscores: a warm welcome to the world of “Wallsocket”
Wallsocket’s locals find themselves dissecting the dauntingly resonant transition to adulthood in song after song. Read More
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In The Spotlight: “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”
Each song masterfully blends the natural acoustic and orchestral elements of the album with Mitski’s poetically devastating lyricism. Read More
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“The End” and Cody Fry’s love for orchestral pop
“The End” is an amazing album that wonderfully showcases Cody Fry's talents and his love for french horns. Read More
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Sex, drugs, and Hollywood love with Slayyyter’s “STARFUCKER”
With new style, new money, and new tits, “STARFUCKER” marks the dawning of an age for Slayyyter. Read More