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Album Reviews, Zines

Freedom Candlemaker welcomes the light into his new record

Photo by Filep Motwary. Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Lefteris Moumtzis is emotionally sovereign. The Cypriot musician uses the direct English translation of his name as his moniker, which becomes the first evidence of his liberty: Freedom Candlemaker. His new record, though far from his first foray into music, is the debut under this name; called Beaming Light, it represents a dawning … Continue reading Freedom Candlemaker welcomes the light into his new record

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BVRGER’s disappearing act comes to fruition on “Cooper” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  There is a beautiful irony to understanding our place in the universe. The vast expanse of space can make our thoughts turn inward, only to realize that our lives barely register in the scale of history. A similar epiphany led BVRGER to write “Cooper,” his new single and … Continue reading

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I used to think of Reservoir as a closed work. When Gordi inevitably puts out another fully formed LP, I imagine it will live in a related world, but her debut feels insular. Well, at least that’s how I felt before I listened to the EP of stripped down singles, titled Beneath the Reservoir. “Something Like This” is vast and another favorite, “Heaven I Know” feels like a … Continue reading

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