Tag: Rich Allen discography

Archers New Rival Find a Heavy New “Direction”

With the arrival of Archers New Rival and their single "Direction", I found myself tracing the jagged line of a crack in my ceiling, letting the melody dictate exactly how much that imperfection bothered me. The track initiates with a deception a clean, resonant melancholy that feels safe before suddenly mushrooming into a thick, distorted wall of heavy texture. It reminds me, oddly enough,...

Jane Marie and Jessica Mia Take Listeners “Home” With New Single

Jane Marie enlists the help of Jessica Mia to deliver the private journey promised by the title "Home"—an experience that listeners can only imagine. The symbolic connection of love to the sensation of "coming home" gives the lyrics a nostalgic and accessible quality, as heard in the song. This imagery paints a picture of a welcoming, familiar place, which indicates that the journey of emotions the...

Rich Allen’s “No Pinks”: The Unsaid Screams

I saw a pigeon wearing a tiny top hat yesterday. It has absolutely nothing to do with Rich Allen's new single, "No Pinks", but,...