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In conversation with Jake Thistle: college student, singer-songwriter, and rising star
The typical routine of a college student consists of many late-night study sessions, part-time jobs, and the occasional existential crisis. Jake Thistle’s life consists of all of that, plus a successful music career on the side. A journalism and communication double major at Rutgers University, Thistle grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, but his
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REVIEW – Neggy Gemmy doesn’t “come from nowhere” with new album
Boasting 11 songs and a 34-minute run-time, Neggy Gemmy packs a quick and concise punch with her latest release She Comes from Nowhere. Released on June 20, singer, songwriter and producer Lindsey French, also known as Neggy Gemmy, takes fans on a mysterious journey using a variety of instrumentals that manage to evoke a different,
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In conversation with Annelise Gonzalez: no longer the opening act
On June 22, around 100 people packed into The Basement in Nashville, Tennessee, to celebrate the release of Annelise Gonzalez’s debut EP, Enough for Me, Anyway. It was a full-circle moment for Gonzalez, who was no longer the opener but the headlining act. “It was insane to pack a room. It’s been so beautiful and
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In conversation with Christian Lee Grey: a passion for music and family
Yes, you read that right. Despite what you may think, we are not here to discuss the main character from 50 Shades of Grey. “I wear it as a badge of honor. They thought I was so dope, they had to write a book about me. Haha, just kidding,” Grey joked about his name. “It
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REVIEW – Vintage sound, modern revival: Neal Francis is bringing back the 70s with ‘Return to Zero’
While listening to my Discover Weekly on Spotify, I was caught off guard when “Need You Again” by Neal Francis came on. It wasn’t the quality of the song that surprised me—it was a flawless 70s-style funk track—but the fact that I had never heard it, or the artist, before. I’d like to think of
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REVIEW – Penelope Road’s self-titled album
Penelope Road, a five-member band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, is slowly emerging into the limelight after the release of their self-titled EP in May of 2024. Since then, members Max Moore, Charles Eastman, Koan Roy-Meighoo, James Kopp, and Anthony Smith have announced a Summer Tour and will be opening act for indie-alt band Lake Street
