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Ubiquity Machine Shares A Hesitant Love Letter “Angela”

Ubiquity Machine's latest song "Angela" is a musical acknowledgement of love uncertainty that feels both deeply specific and broadly resonant. It comes at a time when fake confidence is becoming increasingly popular. This indie-alt pair from Washington, DC, is known for gently pushing the limits of alternative music. Their newest work is a song called "Angela." And let me tell you, it’s not just another track...

From “SHIFT”: Amara Fe Declares Her Unwavering Will

Listening to Amara Fe’s new album, "SHIFT," is a bit like finding a perfectly preserved suit of medieval armor that’s been custom-tailored by a high-fashion house. It is formidable, gleaming, and entirely without apology. Across the sprawling landscape of its 24 tracks, Fe builds a monument to self-belief so solid it could probably withstand a siege. There is no room for doubt in this...

Dove Nicol Officially Releases Self-Titled Debut EP

The journey of "a woman becoming" is now fully realized in sound. Dove Nicol, the compelling Sierra Leonean-born, Ghana-based artist, has officially released her...

AKA Primetime Locks into a Dangerous Groove on “Electric Blue”

With the release of AKA Primetime’s latest single, "Electric Blue", I found myself instinctively checking if the heating in my apartment was actually on,...

A Punchy Christmas Revolt: Jamie Alimorad Shares “Santa Sucks”

There is a specific kind of betrayal reserved for the morning of December 25th, and with Jamie Alimorad releasing "Santa Sucks", that indignity finally...

More Than Greatest Hits: The Evolution of Suris on “Rare Brew”

There is something distinctly architectural about the way Suris constructed "Rare Brew," the latest collection from the husband-and-wife duo Lindsey and David Mackie. While...

Why Pimpin Change’s “Luxury Pimpin” Demands Your Patience

There is a distinctive friction when you listen to Pimpin Change and his upcoming album, “Luxury Pimpin”, something like the satisfying drag of a...

The Soothing Vibrations of Shelita’s “I’m So In Love With You”

There is a distinct, almost anti-gravitational buoyancy to the latest release from Shelita, titled "I’m So In Love With You", that defies the typical...

Emmanuel Juddah Releases New Powerful New Gospel Anthem “Great Faith (Gyidi Kese Bi)”

Emmanuel Juddah has put out a new song called "Great Faith (Gyidi Kese Bi)" that features Shadrack Yeboah and Graceland Music. The song is about...

The Widows: Stripping Back the Glamour on “Bardo Blues”

With The Widows and their jagged new single "Bardo Blues", the speakers don't just output sound; they seem to physically sweat. From the opening...

Oli Ng Offers a Sonic Exhale in “Steadfast”

With Oli Ng and his latest release, "Steadfast," I found myself suddenly transported away from my cluttered desk and into a passenger seat, watching...

Lana Crow Tackles Modern Chaos in “Orwellian Times”

There is a specific kind of melodic stride in Lana Crow’s new release, “Orwellian Times,” that reminds me, quite vividly, of the way people...

Phoebe Huisman Constructs a Museum of Youth on “Inside”

Phoebe Huisman and the release "Inside" arrived in my speakers like the sudden, sharp scent of rain hitting hot asphalt familiar, grounding, and weirdly...

Rellyo Bambini with “Cloned & Upgraded Insert Soul Here (Rebirth Edition)”

To engage with the sprawling, twenty-eight-track behemoth that is Rellyo Bambini’s "Cloned & Upgraded, Insert Soul Here (Rebirth Edition)" is to willingly plug your...