Flooding the speakers in a deluge of harmonies in “Valhalla.” Quietly stabbing away at the frail bones of silence in “High Dive” with a melodic pulsation as rich as a tropical sunset. Pushing us the edge of our seats with psychedelic subtleties more aligned with Bob Mould than Jerry Garcia in “Recursive” while sticking to […]
Pitting the bassline against the percussion. Putting the vocal right in the middle of the madness that ensues. Leaving a rapper with only his wits to defend against the sonic assault. Complementing a hook with brutishness over a blushing pop accent. There are benefits to employing a suffocating master mix like that which you’ll find […]
Pat Reilly’s debut EP Prince of the Night is an electronic pop album made up of reverberant synths and reflective lyrics. Created during the pandemic, the EP’s five tracks trace how Reilly feels about himself, his relationships, and the state of the world around him. Each song adds layers to the narrative of Reilly’s experiences. […]
Loss, like shit, happens. The degree to which can vary drastically, from a quarter inexplicably missing from your pocket to the passing of a loved one. Regardless, we’re all going to experience it, and often. That HARLOE (aka Jessica Ashley Karpov) acknowledges this on the newest single from her recently-released sophomore EP, River Runs Dry, […]
This week I had the opportunity to listen to the album “High Wasted Genes” by Virginia Beach-based rockers Dead Friends. I had no expectations going in to this, which for a music reviewer, is probably a good thing. Anyway, as a rock fan, I can tell you that this album does not disappoint! Pre-save High […]
On a Tuesday morning in SoHo, in a quaint pastel coffee shop, onlookers would have seen what they thought would be early 20-year-olds discussing their plans for the day. However, what was perceived as nonchalant banter, was actually a young college graduate, hungry for change, discussing her packed plans for her bright artistic career with […]
Alex Marie Brinkley already has everything she needs to be America’s next big hit. She just needs our help to get there. Out of Ft. Worth Texas, many might’ve expected her to take on a slow-moving, typical country approach, but this is something much more elaborate. She’s utilized heartfelt lyricism and uptempo music behind her […]
Emily Blue is an aspiring pop artist out of Chicago, Illinois with more than just music on her mind. Over the years, dozens of artists have devoted themselves to a cause much larger than themselves, but Emily Blue is really making a statement this year. She’s not just crowdfunding to release her debut solo EP. Emily […]
