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Amana Melome’ Releases Her New Album “Recalibration”

To understand the profound depth of Amana Melome's new album, "Recalibration", one must first appreciate the legacy she carries. As the granddaughter of Jimmy Woode, the legendary bassist who was the youngest member of Duke Ellington's orchestra and who performed alongside icons like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, Melome' is heir to a monumental tradition in American music. Her latest work is not a simple continuation...
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“Control Freak”: A Sonic Victory Lap for Shannon Darcy

There is a specific, teeth-grinding exhaustion that comes from nodding politely while someone tries to rearrange your personality, and Shannon Darcy taps directly into...
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Doctor Noize & Friends Ignite the Beat in “Diversity”

There is a specific kind of caffeine-jitter energy driving the new collaboration from Doctor Noize, titled "Diversity". It hits you immediately a bright, bouncing...
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“Hug & Hold the Ocean (Cosmo Symphonic Version)”: Oxiroma’s Cinematic Drift

Listening to Oxiroma unfold "Hug & Hold the Ocean (Cosmo Symphonic Version)" feels less like pressing play on a digital file and more like...
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The Visceral, Tactile Pop of Shelita’s “Sailors”

When I pressed play on the latest release from Shelita, titled "Sailors", I wasn't expecting the floor to drop out from under me. You...
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The Delightful Absurdity of Robbie Rapids’ “Class 2 Rapids”

Robbie Rapids drops "Class 2 Rapids" onto the table like a heavy set of keys to houses you used to live in, but can’t...
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The Cunning Linguists Tackle Public Safety in “CAN’T WALK HOME”

The Cunning Linguists have tapped into a very specific, sharp-edged reality with their latest single "CAN'T WALK HOME". Hailing from Menai, Australia, the duo...
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Cazzjezter Captures Sunny Anxiety in “Woman I Don’t Know Yet”

Cazzjezter has invited us into a very specific, solitary headspace with his latest offering, "Woman I Don’t Know Yet". Working alone out of Richmond,...
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Finding Sanctuary in Sound: The Mortal Prophets and “Hide Inside The Moon”

With The Mortal Prophets and the release "Hide Inside The Moon", John Beckmann isn't just making a record; he seems to be curating a...
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Liz Nash Finds Resilience in “Little Box House”

When I first heard Liz Nash and her latest single, "Little Box House", my mind immediately wandered to the structural integrity of a hermit...
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North Star Union: The Cold, Grandiose Rush of “Echoes of Decay”

North Star Union has released "Echoes of decay", a slice of melodic heavy metal that feels less like a standard studio tracking and more...
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Al Young Resurfaces as Megapenny Music for “Dance with Giants”

There is a distinct, almost tectonic rumble occurring now that Megapenny Music has dropped "Dance with Giants", a track that feels like the excavation...
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The Deep, Bouncy Rhythms of Lucia’s “Take It Off”

There is a specific frequency of liberation that Lucia captures in "Take It Off," hitting the ears with the decisive snap of a locked...
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