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REVIEW — Enjambre’s ‘Daños Luz’ blends their vintage-rock roots to make atmospheric melodies
Known for their poetic, though-provoking, and introspective lyrics, Mexican alternative rock band Enjambre released their ninth album, Daños Luz, on March 12. The album is structured to guide listeners on a journey through Enjambre’s past, present, and future. The album opens with the ticking keys of the piano and the distorted voice of Luis Humberto…
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REVIEW — Marc E. Bassy is true to form on ‘NO HArD FEELINGS (Deluxe)’
Consistent. That’s the best word to describe Marc E. Bassy. The contemporary R&B artist teamed up with producer and songwriter Nic Nac last summer for his sixth studio album, NO HArD FEELINGS, and delighted fans in February with the deluxe version. The 15-track album is noticeably short at just 32 minutes, teasing listeners with groovy…
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In conversation with Chiara Maria: finding her way back to music
“Since I was a little girl, I have always loved singing. I started songwriting at the age of seven. The first song was ‘The Hamster Song,’” Chiara Maria confessed, laughing. “After that, it was just like a way for me to process my emotions, but I never told anyone about it. I didn’t want anyone…
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In conversation with Yawn Mower: ten years later
Ten years in, Yawn Mower hasn’t drifted far from where it began. Rooted in New Jersey, the band has grown in size and sound, yet its foundation is still tied to the place that shaped it. “I personally would only want to be celebrating a ten-year anniversary with New Jersey,” explained frontman Mike Chick. “I…
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In conversation with Amanda Conti: the personal and professional pieces of songwriting
Of all things, it was an Instagram ad that brought the nonprofit RiverJAM Music to Amanda Conti’s attention. “I don’t know how I saw [the ad],” she explained. “And it was such funny timing because the night before, I just had a whole breakdown about the fact that I felt very disconnected from myself as…
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In conversation with Gavin Kim of Blush Boy: building a band, part 2
Gavin Kim has always been a musician first; now being in Blush Boy is a dream come true. Kim has been surrounded by music his entire life. Since his early days performing in the Broadway production of School of Rock, being in a band has always been the game plan. “I feel like the seed…
