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Warhaus Explores The Inscrutable with Debut Album

We Fucked A Flame Into Being sounds like the name of some modern abstract-expressionist painting. Well, it’s not. It’s actually a quote from the novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover by British writer D.H. Lawrence. But it’s also the title of the new album recently released by Warhaus. Who is Warhaus? Just the new solo recording project of […]

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Rapper Danny Matos Soars High with ‘The Tarmac’

New York City is the famed birthplace of hip-hop. Over the years, many illustrious rappers like Rakim, Nas, Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Immortal Technique, and Action Bronson have emerged from its bustling streets. Another artist yearning to join their ranks is up-and-coming rapper Danny Matos. Born and raised in the NYC, the budding MC […]

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Ptarmigan Blends Past and Present on New Album

To most people, a ptarmigan is a cold-loving, sedentary bird that lives in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of North America. However, unbeknownst to most people, Ptarmigan is also the name of a Canadian folk rock band. The group draws much of its inspiration from Canadian folk traditions, so they probably don’t mind their name […]

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Dead Gaze Crafts Psych-Pop Gems on “Easy Travels”

Sometimes, when life feels a little tumultuous, it helps to travel to a sanctuary. It’s that one place where a person feels comfortable, nonchalant, and unencumbered. That same comfort zone is the setting for Easy Travels, the latest release from psychedelic pop band Dead Gaze. Fronted by musician Cole Furlow, the group takes listeners on […]

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‘Fire Alarm’ EP Blends Club Cultures of Two Nations

If you combine a Trinidadian reggae rapper with a veteran DJ from Queens, what do you get? The result is Fire Alarm, the newest collaboration between Proper Villains and MC Metric Man. Metric Man is an independent reggae artist hailing from the town of San Juan in Trinidad & Tobago. Proper Villains is a DJ […]

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Thank You Scientist Blows Peoples’ Minds with New LP

It’s very rare to find an album these days with the ability to leave someone speechless. Yet, Stranger Heads Prevail by Thank You Scientist is one of those distinctive finds. With their recently released sophomore album, the New Jersey progressive rock collective takes listeners on a wild musical journey. It’s a solid testament to the […]

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“Picaro Obscuro”: A Melodic Medley by J Hacha De Zola

Diversity is a great source of creative feel for musicians. It can inspire them to incorporate new sounds into their repertoire and take their music in directions never imagined before. Perhaps no one knows this better than J Hacha De Zola. Hailing from Jersey City, the New Jersey musician possesses an eclectic style as culturally […]

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New EP from Blade of Grass is a Musical Kaleidoscope

Sometimes the best things in life are those that are unexpected. One thing most people don’t expect is to encounter a space rock band from a Hispanic neighborhood from Los Angeles. Unbelievably, such a band does, in fact, exist and its name is Blade of Grass. They have dubbed their style of music “West Coast […]