Accepting our own insignificance can be a challenge. In a capitalistic structure where we’re told we all have value (if we work hard, that is), gazing upon the night’s sky and seeing how small we pale in comparison may not be an easy exercise for the ego. However, accepting ourContinue Reading
Welsh musicians Bethan Mai and Ynyr Morgan Ifan, known as Rogue Jones, not only make music together but also make babies. While this may sound like an odd way to introduce a review, it’s a unique aspect of the duo’s lives that has influenced their latest album, Dos Bebés. OverContinue Reading
Photo by Lukas Rychvalsky Native Son – Good King Pleasant alternative New York-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and visual artist Ano Chrispin goes by the nom de plume Native Son. On his most recent single, “Good King Pleasant”, Chrispin showcases his incendiary singing voice, playful sense of melody, and clean productionContinue Reading
The difference between country and city living is quite drastic. A bucolic setting affords one much space for reflection and provides a connection to nature, while the city gives one a sense of excitement and connection to people. No surprise then, that the countryside provides inspiration to artists. From WaldenContinue Reading
Much like how the human experience is a series of patterns chronologically stacked on top of each other, music layers different frequencies, moods, and ideas together to create an abstract representation of the joy, suffering, and indifference of living. One comprehensive investigation into the more sentimentally dark and moody sideContinue Reading
Photo by Kyle Johnson Charlotte Reinhardt – Laska neoclassical jazz Pianist, composer, and producer Charlotte Reinhardt splits her time between France and Spain, working on compelling and deeply meditative music. Reinhardt comes from a musical bloodline (take a look at the surname), and her pianist mother passed down herContinue Reading
The decline in the reading of literature is a well-documented phenomenon. The bottomless ocean of human imagination, which can most effectively be communicated through literature, is being left behind for more easily digestible and visually stimulating sources of external information. The book killed the spoken word, the radio killed theContinue Reading
As a society, we still don’t give enough credit to the power of angry songs. Instead, we tend to prize them for their fury, energy, and catharsis when listening to them – all of which are important – but we often underestimate the message behind the anger. The ten songsContinue Reading
Photo by Athena girlfriend. – Trust rock The music of Dublin outfit girlfriend. is as stylized as their lowercase and punctuated name. Their softly melodic verses are counterbalanced with extensively atmospheric rock composed of bendy chords, smashing drums, and ethereal vocals. A comparison to The Cranberries would be work-shy butContinue Reading
We might gather a few dozen epochs in our life, experiences bookended by the different perspectives of the human experience. These periods become essential to our identity, and relishing in our fond memories is the only retribution for the suffering of life; ultimately, all we have are our experiences. ApologiesContinue Reading