Tag: John Deering

Trauma & Groove: Inside Al Kenizo’s “Don’t Lock Me Out”

Right, let's dive into this sonic soup, shall we? Al Kenizo's "Dont lock me out," a single teasing an upcoming album, has arrived. And… it's doing things. Things to my ears, things to my soul, possibly things to the structural integrity of my coffee table, which I may or may not have started tapping my foot on. https://open.spotify.com/album/3zlLqdL4N4H60BALBvqTcF?si=yZSd1aJuSc-2tn-R0OuikA The genre is tagged as "Soulful Electronic," and,...

The Precarious Climb: Remy Smith Charts a “Short Ride Down”

Remy Smith’s "Short Ride Down" arrived not with a crash, but with the insistent hum of fluorescent lights in a waiting room you can’t quite leave. This slice of indie rock, edged with the introspection of folk, doesn't just sing about the Los Angeles hustle; it smells faintly of studio air conditioning and the specific anxiety of knowing your smile is part of the...

John Deering’s “Strip Mall Jesus” Excavates ’90s Grunge With Modern Urgency

Minneapolis Veteran John Deering Emerges from Three-Decade Hiatus with Blistering Single That Confronts Hypocrisy Through Gritty, Basement-Recorded Intensity His first song, "Strip Mall Jesus," is...