Album Reviews

The Maple State return with new album 'Don’t take forever' [Album Review]

Manchester natives The Maple State are reuniting after a 17-year-long hiatus. The band has returned with their new album, Don’t take forever, released November 7. The album’s ten tracks are…

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CAPYAC transcends nightlife on new album 'Sobbing Ecstasy' [Album Review]

Emerging from Austin, Texas in the 2010s to fill a very specific gap—live dance music that comes alive after midnight—the LA-via-Austin queer dance-electronic trio CAPYAC has released their new 12-track…

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Fredy V & The Foundation find freedom in groove on 'NO TRIBE NO I' [Album Review]

Meet Montreal supergroup Fredy V & The Foundation, led by Senegalese–Cape Verdean multihyphenate Fredy V and longtime collaborator Mel Pacifico. The collective brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier musicians,…

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Nick Vivid's new album "Volatile" is a journey of emotions, sound and discovery

Nick Vivid returns mightily stronger than ever with "Volatile," a new album which is now available on MegaPlatinum Records. Vivid, as an artist, takes a bold step in understanding emotion,…

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BEL shares her childhood dreams for debut LP 'Holy Grail' [Album Review]

LA-based indie-pop artist BEL (aka Isabel Whelan) has released her debut LP, Holy Grail. Featuring the already-released singles “Amor,” “Party Tricks,” “I Want,” and “Fresh Start,” Holy Grail was produced…

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Shayla the Artist captures resilience on empowering LP "Burnt Toast"

San Jose-raised talent Shayla the Artist establishes her distinct sonic identity rooted in a blend of 90s-inspired R&B and hip-hop. Standing tall as an enchanting musician who carves vibrant soundscapes,…

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Angel T33th turns healing into harmony on debut album "A Message to Myself"

Los Angeles-based musician and skateboarder Angel T33th makes a striking entrance into the music scene with her first album, "A Message to Myself." This collection of nine songs is both…

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Loco shares powerful and polished album 'SCRAPS'

Acclaimed Korean rapper and producer Loco delivers powerful reflection on transformation, identity, and rebirth on SCRAPS, a compelling body of work spanning hip-hop, R&B, and atmospheric rap. Drawing from unfinished…

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Nathaniel Paul finds strength in intimate new album "Steady as We Go"

Singer-songwriter Nathaniel Paul has always been known for his well-crafted storytelling, but with "Steady as We Go," his new album, he takes an even further leap into the naked core…

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Modern Refuge captures the bond of family and friendship in "Runaway Dream" Album

Connecticut-based indie rock collective, Modern Refuge, is ushering in their debut full-length album, "Runaway Dream," and right off the bat is making a statement with it. A project that grew…

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Rivita's "Snow Angels" Album is an ode to growth and meaning

Hailing from New Delhi and based in Los Angeles, alt-pop visionary Rivita makes her album debut with Snow Angels, a 13-song genre-blurring epic of openness, global talent, and the daring…

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Wonderlick fights with a fierce sound and story on "Wonderlick Goes to War" Album

On their audacious fifth full-length LP, "Wonderlick Goes to War," Wonderlick (Jay Blumenfield and Tim Quirk) adapts music as a weapon and shield, posing the question of whether songs still…

The Maple State return with new album 'Don’t take forever' [Album Review]

CAPYAC transcends nightlife on new album 'Sobbing Ecstasy' [Album Review]

Fredy V & The Foundation find freedom in groove on 'NO TRIBE NO I' [Album Review]

Nick Vivid's new album "Volatile" is a journey of emotions, sound and discovery

BEL shares her childhood dreams for debut LP 'Holy Grail' [Album Review]

Shayla the Artist captures resilience on empowering LP "Burnt Toast"

Angel T33th turns healing into harmony on debut album "A Message to Myself"

Loco shares powerful and polished album 'SCRAPS'

Nathaniel Paul finds strength in intimate new album "Steady as We Go"

Modern Refuge captures the bond of family and friendship in "Runaway Dream" Album

Rivita's "Snow Angels" Album is an ode to growth and meaning

Wonderlick fights with a fierce sound and story on "Wonderlick Goes to War" Album

Rebecca Foon chats new album 'Black Butterflies', her barn studio, Governors Island and more! [Interview]

Misha and BeMyFiasco turn up the heat on spicy track "Burning Fire"

ryan john clary steps into the light with "34"

[Interview] ARrC chat refreshing single album 'CTRL+ALT+SKIID,' performing at Korea Spotlight 2025 and more

Edward Rendon unveils a spacey indie rock journey in debut EP “Hopeless Romantic”

Ultra Music Festival's RESISTANCE unveils stacked 2026 lineup led by rare B2B Pairings

Cenyc : A rising artist building soundscapes laden with legacy and discipline

Winter Music Conference returns to Miami Music Week with new home for 2026

Simone Feroci establishes his towering presence in the world of bass guitars with hopeful track "California Forever"

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