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Album Reviews, Zines

Gyda Valtysdottir Reinterprets Classical Compositions as Modern Masterpieces

I always felt I had done myself a disservice by not listening to more classical music in my youth. I suppose popular opinion in high school says that itā€™s boring, but the band nerds always knew: classical music is actually the most dramatic. The new record from mĆŗm contributor, Gyda Valtysdottir titled Epicycle was a great opportunity for me to not only immerse myself in … Continue reading Gyda Valtysdottir Reinterprets Classical Compositions as Modern Masterpieces

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This is an impeccably constructed music video, when it comes down to it. “Tryā€ by ISLAND already conveys so much emotion, it makes the nerves of these divers feel that much more pronounced. And what a relief when they finally hit the water.Ā  (This video is based on HOPPTORNET (Ten Meter Tower), a documentary short film. Also, if you like indietronica and videos where people … Continue reading

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When I met Andrea Silva aka Loyal Lobos at the Bootleg a few months ago, she told me that she didnā€™t see the point in explaining her songs. She reveals all of her emotions in the music, so what more is there to say? It is safe to assume that her newest single,Ā ā€œDirt,ā€ needs no explanation.Ā  Source: SoundCloud / Loyal Lobos Continue reading

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Pixx Pushes Pop to the Extreme on The Age of Anxiety

sngalbums: The new record from British artist Pixx came out earlier this summer, but it seems to become more relevant across the pond every day. It is titled The Age of Anxiety, but feels less like popping a Xanax and more like an impending technicolor panic attack. Pixx pushes pop music to the extreme, and it pays off in this well-crafted, repeat-worthy LP.  Two years … Continue reading Pixx Pushes Pop to the Extreme on The Age of Anxiety

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