Tag: IT IS WHAT IT IS

ALIEN FRIEND’s “Sing-Along Songs”: Happy Tunes, Hidden Dread

Well, this is a bouncy little slice of existential dread, isn’t it? Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends, stepping out from his REDMOON duties, wraps up a deep discomfort in the shiniest power-pop paper, adding a jagged punk ribbon and just a dusting of folk’s earnestness. “Sing-Along Songs” struts in with a deceptive grin, all upbeat guitars and a melody that genuinely wants you...

The Calculated Chill of “Money?” by southpaw

San Francisco visionary producer southpaw (featuring Era 51 and Blvck Svm) has released the subtly imposing new single "Money?". Serving as the tonal anchor for the upcoming album Don't Run From the Rain, the track relies entirely on an unapologetic, calculated chill. https://open.spotify.com/track/3PRek3cqIFjYtrPZh7Gd8D?si=0e1a8c71dab2415a Anthems focused on financial manifestation, lavish lifestyles, and escaping stagnation usually arrive coated in explosive bombast. This single rejects that impulse completely. Curating...

High Life, Low Tides: Yksopretty’s “IT IS WHAT IT IS”

Okay, here we go. Buckle up, buttercups, because Yksopretty's "IT IS WHAT IT IS" just body-slammed my expectations. This Detroit native, apparently a herald...