Tag: Mr. Mageek

The Irresistible Pull of Silja Rós’ “Letters from my past”

Silja Rós sends us “Letters from my past,” and it’s as if one has been handed a velvet pouch of smoothed sea glass, each piece a shard of memory polished by time. Listening feels like sorting through them, the Icelandic musician’s neo-soul and pop songwriting unfurling narratives from what must be deeply personal old diaries. There’s an intimacy here akin to deciphering faded ink...

Beautifully Broken: The Quiet Power of Suris’ “Pertinax”

Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...

Mr. Mageek – Nor Worry Yourself (Official Video)

Mr. Mageek - Nor Worry Yourself (Official Video) Mr. Mageek has really upped his game with consistent releases. The 'Sapele Times' crooner drops some new...