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The Mechanical Heart of SLAPPER’s “Into the Light”

Listening to SLAPPER and the new instrumental single "Into the Light" feels like catching a glimpse of a future we were promised decades ago but only just found the keys to. Claudiu-Gabriel Tache has been refining this specific electronic pulse since the late '90s in Bucharest, and there’s a seasoned patience in how this music breathes. It doesn't rush to impress; it unfolds. https://open.spotify.com/track/7ez2cOd45CF1Pu0rhS9lNn?si=b920e0c2636f415d The track...
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A Cleansing Listen: Kelly Glow’s “Black Girl Magic” (DJ Nervex Remix)

A strange and wonderful thing happens when you listen to Kelly Glow’s “Black Girl Magic” DJ Nervex Remix. The sound itself is pure nostalgia,...
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Emma Whybrow’s “Amnesia”: When The Beat Drops, So Does The Truth.

There’s a curious kind of cruelty beating at the heart of Emma Whybrow’s new single, “Amnesia,” and it is utterly exhilarating. Here is a...
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“Turn Back Time”: Jimmy Scott Free’s Soulful Paradox.

Jimmy Scott Free’s return with “Turn Back Time,” featuring the potent vocals of Kim English, is a peculiar kind of exorcism. It’s a track...
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“I’m Still Standing”: Frankie Muriel’s Taut, Emotional Groove.

With “I’m Still Standing,” Frankie Muriel isn't just releasing nine songs; he’s excavating a life lived in the key of rock and roll. The...
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Shelita’s “Fade”: Strange Comfort in Suspension.

Listening to Shelita’s new single, “Fade,” is a strange and strangely comforting exercise in suspension. The track is built on a foundation you could...
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The Journey Within: Amara Fe’s “Reborn”

Listening to Amara Fe’s debut album, "Reborn", is a peculiar act of unearthing. You expect a phoenix from the flames, a cannon-blast of arrival....
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“Dragons” by Maddy Low: Battling the Beasts Within

There’s a peculiar ache that settles in when listening to Maddy Low’s new single, "Dragons." It isn't a dramatic wound, but a slow, persistent...
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Janet Devlin’s “Houston”: A Party of One.

Janet Devlin’s new single, “Houston,” arrives as a gleeful contradiction, a two-stepping Americana anthem for the sovereign state of one. It has all the...
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Sun-Drenched Truth: Amy-Lin Slezak’s “Known 3 Yrs. Seen 24 Hrs.”

Amy-Lin Slezak’s “Known 3 Yrs. Seen 24 Hrs” opens with the bright, optimistic twang of country pop, a sound so sun-drenched you can almost...
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From Ache to Anthem: Julia Faulks’ “Colours.”

Julia Faulks’ new EP, “Colours”, doesn’t so much present a palette as it does the messy, satisfying work of mixing the paints yourself. It's...
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Pop’s Darkest Smile: Shotgun Driver’s Jester Privileges.

Listening to Shotgun Driver’s new EP, “Jester Privileges”, is like finding a glitter bomb in a padded cell. The four songs present a disorienting,...
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“Holy”: Jacre and Lucie Glang’s Necessary Balm.

Listening to Jacre and Lucie Glang's collaborative single, “Holy,” is an act of calibration. The song doesn’t shout; it quietly rearranges the furniture in...
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