Tag: Fake Friends by Julia Kate

Mardi Gras’ “Sandcastle”: When Towers Fall and Melodies Rise

Mardi Gras, six souls strong – Liina Rätsep, Fabrizio Fontanelli, Alessandro Matilli, Carlo Di Tore Tosti, Valerio Giovanardi, Fabrizio Del Marchesato. A sonic stew of pop, rock, soul, seasoned with pinches of Irish countryside and grunge. Their new album, “Sandcastle,” it's a funny thing. You build it, you know, meticulously. Expecting something sturdy, but then... the tide. https://open.spotify.com/album/4lZvTKocqM3ZASCijsFIwm?si=J47K5t1NRRGY1wJb29sUVw This record feels like exactly that; a gorgeous...

Mersea’s “Jopah”: A Vibrant Fusion Of Afrobeat And Soul

Nigerian Rising Star Mersea Delivers Genre-Defying Album "Jopah" That Resonates Across Cultures. Mersea, the Nigerian Afropop sensation, has unleashed her highly anticipated album "Jopah," and it's nothing short of a sonic revelation. This debut offering from the Spinning Concepts signee is a bold statement that refuses to be boxed into a single genre. From the moment the first track hits, it's clear that Mersea is not...

Julia Kate’s “Fake Friends”: Real Talk, Reel Problems?

Julia Kate, a 20-year-old sojourner in the land of melodies (a.k.a. a songwriting student at Berklee), just dropped "fake friends," and my initial reaction...