Restless Mosaic – Made by Thawing Ice (Album Review)
The history of mosaic art can be traced back to the 3rd millennium BC when temples in Mesopotamia were decorated with seashells and stones. While abstract, these primitive works birthed…
Interview: indifferent
indifferent is the new wave solo project of Polish musician Jack Reid. Reid’s debut album “glare” is a raw and unique record, built around dreamy guitar, philosophically complex lyrics “I…
Asian Glow – Stalled Flutes, means (Album Review)
Much has been written about Korea’s influence on global entertainment. From K-pop to Parasite, the Korean peninsula has earned its reputation as a hotbed of accomplished culture. But what about…
The Loyal Seas – Strange Mornings in the Garden (Album Review)
Review by Benjamin Allen “Strange Mornings in the Garden” is the debut album from The Loyal Seas, a collaboration between Tanya Donelly (The Breeders, Belly) and Brian Sullivan (Dylan in…
Opinion: Karl Marx Would’ve Hated Spotify
Photo by wal_172619: by Maheen Siddiqui In his book The German Ideology, Karl Marx explains the idea of a materialistic outlook and
Ways Out by Claude Tchamitchian Quintet (Album Review)
Music is best served as a layered art. While the solo performer has their time and place, collaborations create something different; the egg to the cake. On “Ways Out”, Parisian…
Single Reviews 13th June 2022: Alex Crispin, Evening is Youth, Calle 63, Welcome Strawberry, Kritters x FILLY
Photo by Emma Filer Alex Crispin – Listen & Learn alternative/jazz From Norwich, UK, Alex Crispin absolutely delights on this cut from his forthcoming self-titled album. The groovy intro and…
Willowbranches (Interview)
Carnation Lily Lily Rose by Willowbranches Willowbranches is the nom de plume of Salem, MA resident Ryan Walter. His debut EP, Carnation Lily Lily Rose, showcases a sonic sensibility and…
Maria BC – Hyaline (Album Review)
Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a personality trait involving “a deeper cognitive processing of physical, social, and emotional stimuli”. Someone with high SPS is known as a Highly Sensitive Person…
Cheeky – The Star (Album Review)
Cheeky is the solo electronic project of classically trained pianist Kaylee Sabatino, and their latest album “The Star” takes the listener on a mysterious journey. Review by Namya Prabhakar When…