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Visuals Drop New Dream Pop EP “The State of Things”

Visuals recently released their four track EP, The State of Things. It’s a dance soundtrack that features mostly electronic sounds. Critics say that the album brings together diverse musical elements, the singer has a unique vocal style, and the lyrics are acutely subtle. This critic enjoys the beats, but does not feel that Visuals’ music […]

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Govinda Blends Gypsy Folk with Electronica

From the opening track “Beautiful Mystery” off Govinda’s March release, Decadence, I felt like I had been transported to a smoky Thayer Street hookah bar on the east side of Providence, Rhode Island. The alter ego of Austin-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Shane Madden, Govinda combines electronic music production with hypnotic vocals and exotic gypsy tones. […]

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Hayden Calnin Soars in Heartfelt Debut

If it’s been a while since you’ve had a good cry or a candlelit bubble bath, I’m here to tell you the time is now. Electronic folk artist Hayden Calnin has just released his first full-length album, Cut Love Pt 1, a heart-wrenching soundscape of soft melodic tones, eclectic sampling, and raw vocals. The Aussie […]