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Cruel Summer by Leon Somsouthi: Review If you miss summer, Leon Somsouthi’s “Cruel Summer” will make you miss it even more, like you’ve left home or your heart along the way. It’s like spending the evening in the quiet, relaxing to yourself, and then the song comes up and it…

Sticks & Stones by svicideghost: Review Sticks & Stones is the latest single from Worcester, Massachusetts’ svicideghost, and it’s an honest exploration of a broken connection. It’s the fourth in line from the set of 2021 singles. Before this number, svicideghost mostly featured emo-rap, but ‘Sticks & Stones’ resembles a…

In Passing by Portal Nou: Review After releasing a string of singles and Eps, Portal Nou, an alternative instrumental project founded by musician Zack Frey has released their debut album, “In Passing,” a sublime collection of seven tracks. This full-length album rounds out a moving, self-reflective diary that serves to both…

Groove out to the sounds of acari’s new track “Distant” Carina Valdes provides vocals for the artist known as “acari,” while Kenny Nishikawa handles the production elements. It all began at Smash Mouth Studios in Campbell with a couple of homies just vibing and jamming. This resulted in the creation…

Long Ago Forgotten by Timothy Sawyer Shepard: Review Timothy Sawyer Shepard, a man of many talents, has just published his fantastic album “Long Ago Forgotten,” which is comprised of 11 magnificent compositions to be enjoyed in a compelling manner. He painstakingly pieced together tunes from snippets and sounds, creating something…

It Feels Like by Leo Nazz: Review If you’re in the mood for something upbeat and infectiously positive, look no further than “It Feels Like” by Leo Nazz. The vibe of this song emits serene and melodious energy. This is because the singer’s genuine spirit and exciting vocals, the scene’s…

shadows by chloe spider: Review Shadows, by chloe spider, is an astoundingly distinctive tune that manages to be both soothing and energizing at the same time. In playing the track, I heard what seemed like an otherworldly emotion. More so after the beat kicks in, it will sound like a…

Days, Weeks, Months & Years by Blake Cateris: Review Are you a fan of personal songs? Tracks that speak loudly and sing expressively about the artist’s reflection? Then enjoy this treat presented by the Australian up-and-coming artist Blake Cateris titled “Days, Weeks, Months & Years”. It’s an indie-acoustic tune that…

Maurizio Vitale established the avant-garde group Lolita Terrorist Sounds in Berlin. The name is a provocative combination of the word “Terrorist” and the provocative title of Nabokov’s novel, “Lolita.” To best capture the innovative nature of the band’s compositions and performances, both were created using the W. Burroughs cut-up technique…

Paul Whiteley (guitars and vocals) and Ashley Hurst make up the UK-based indie rock duo Fendahlene (bass). They were regulars on the Sydney live circuit for ten years, playing music that was heavily influenced by rock from the 1960s and 1970s, alt-rock, and alt-country (basically everything indie). They released their…