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The 3 AM Loneliness of Skylarka’s Neon-Soaked “Somnorine”

There is a peculiar friction to the digital textures of Skylarka and her new album, "Somnorine". It’s supposed to be chiptune-influenced synthwave, but listening to it feels less like browsing the internet and more like chewing on aluminum foil while watching Blade Runner on a CRT monitor that’s slowly degaussing. It’s a sensory contradiction bright, crystalline pop hooks wrestling with the deep, existential dread...

Kwartengg Bridges Tradition and Modernity On New Single “As It Is”

Ghanaian musician Kwartengg returns with a bold new sound on his latest single, “As It Is,” a record that embodies his fearless approach to music-making, blending culture, storytelling, and sonic innovation. Rooted in the rich musical heritage of Ghana’s Ashanti region, “As It Is” stands as a statement piece for Kwartengg’s artistry. As he explains, “Sonically, the song is inspired by the Edwumkoɔ sound of...

“Unforgiven”: Sophia Mengrosso’s Operatic War Cry.

Sophia Mengrosso’s new album, “Unforgiven”, doesn’t so much start as it does detonate, a thirteen-song treatise on survival. Her voice, a thing clearly trained...