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REVIEW – ‘Mantras of the Moon’ by Srijana Mitra
Srijana Mitra’s collection of poems, Mantras of the Moon, reflects an appreciation and longing for one’s culture and past heritage. Mitra herself is a writer based in India who has spoken at many literary festivals (Mangalore Lit Fest and Shoolini University Literary Festival, to name a few). She’s been published previously in publications such as…
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In conversation with SYLVR: leaning into “nightmare pop” and embracing the strange
There’s something instantly intriguing about SYLVR (pronounced “silver”). This UK-Peruvian duo seems to have arrived fully formed, with a sound that feels less like a debut and more like recollecting your dream from a few nights ago. Made up of Jamie Thomas and Raquel Bartra, SYLVR’s sound lives somewhere between goth-pop and electronic haze. It’s…
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In conversation with Avery Cochrane: proving she’s one to watch at NYC show
On an unassuming Tuesday evening in the East Village, a sequin-studded popstar stepped towards the stage. The lights were bright, and the bass was loud as she made her way through the crowd. When the lights come up on Avery Cochrane, it feels like her three hundredth concert, not her third. The Seattle-born singer embarked…
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In conversation with Luisa Wilson: music for the gloomy romantics of the world
From Memphis, Tennessee, singer, guitarist, writer, and pianist Luisa Wilson harkens back to soul, rhythm & blues, and jazz. Many would overthink this blend of genres, but Wilson turns it into art through her lyricism and smooth vocals. Named on 1883 Magazine’s “2026 Breakthrough Artists You Need On Your Radar” list, Wilson released her EP,…
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In conversation with Sam Slick: music at the center of life
Before becoming a father, Sam Slick had already built a family of his own through music. Over the years, the folk-rock musician surrounded himself with a close-knit band whose chemistry and collaboration helped shape the sound of his newest album, After the Dream, Before the Memories, turning years of songwriting into his most fully realized…
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REVIEW – ‘Still Life’ by Future Teens
Future Teens, a bummer-pop band from Boston, Massachusetts, just dropped their newest album titled Still Life. The band’s fourth album premiered on May 8 with Take This To Heart Records. With a 35-minute run time, Still Life exemplifies both similarities to their previous discography, as well as a newly settled sound, focusing on drum-driven songs…
