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Word of Mouth and Packed Houses: The Rise of The Blow In’s

A few days after opening for Pinch Of Snuff and performing their first sold-out headline show at Mike The Pies, The Blow In’s were enjoying a remarkable run of momentum. The young trio have only been...

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By The Sha La Das

The rarity of 21st century doo-wop returns in a second release from Staten Island’s The Sha La Das. Continuing to etch their legacy into the modern music scene, Bill Schalda and his sons are back with more of the...

Don’t Miss Them – vol. 2

From indie-rock and alt-pop to punk, neo-soul, and experimental garage, this month’s Don’t Miss Them playlist showcases the freshest voices and most compelling tracks on the scene right now. Established acts like...

The Hidden Awards 2025

This is our first time doing this. No long tradition, no rulebook — just a year of listening, writing, arguing, revisiting, and occasionally changing our minds. The Hidden Awards grew naturally out of what The Hidden...

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Chain Yer Dragon

By Goose

Over the last few years, Goose have steadily built a reputation as a band willing to blur the lines between rock, jam, funk, and soul. Known just as much for their live chemistry as their studio work, the band has...

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By Cameron Winter

From the mind of Cameron Winter: Cameron Winter’s thoughts Cameron Winter is an American singer songwriter that you may already be acquainted with. Not only has he become one of the most interesting and unique...

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Blizzard

By Dove Ellis

2025 was another stellar year of new releases. While new releases can often be overlooked in December, I stumbled upon a gem with Dove Ellis’ debut album, Blizzard. Dove Ellis Hailing from Galway, Dove Ellis moved...

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The Red Album (vol.2)

By Carsie Blanton

After a busy year spent touring and fighting for her convictions, Carsie Blanton returns with the second volume of The Red Album. This new effort, self-produced and crowd-funded and available for free on her website, is...

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Stardust

By Danny Brown

Danny Brown returns with his seventh studio album, Stardust. A beginning of sorts, it’s his first release while sober, and sees a new direction to his music. With elements of hyperpop, EDM and industrial hip-hop...

Don’t Miss Them – vol.1

With so much great music constantly slipping through the cracks, we’re trying something new. Alongside our usual reviews and features, we’ll now be curating regular playlists — released with key drops or gathered...

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First Impressions of Earth

By The Strokes

Give or take a month, it’s been twenty years since The Strokes released their third studio album, First Impressions of Earth. While the album was slightly criticised upon release as their weakest, I disagree...

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Anaconda

By Tom Gormican

Some films don’t want to change your life. They just want to distract you from it, ideally with something ridiculous, loud, and utterly unconcerned with logic. Anaconda (2025) lands firmly in that tradition, a reboot...