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Album Review | ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’ by Mitski Mitski weathers heartbreak and piercing anxiety on this country-coated alternative release.

Nothing’s About to Happen to Me is like a richer Neko Case release and a solid listen for any Mitski fan. Check out my in-depth review of this album in my March 1st post on Medium. #mitski #nothingsabouttohappentome #alternative #albumreview #musicreview

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Album Review | ‘Soþlice” by Muco Muco expertly marries his African heritage with Medieval works on his 2025 release.

If you like folklore and historical music, you must give Soþlice a listen. Check out my in-depth review of this album in my February 28th post on Medium. #muco #medievalmusic #folkmusic #albumreview #musicreview

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Album Review | ‘Somebody’s Miracle’ by Liz Phair Phair explores the demise of her marriage and blossoming of new love on this more adult contemporary release.

Somebody's Miracle would be a much more introspective album than her eponymous 2003 release. Bringing in songwriter John Shanks, Liz Phair would explore her personal struggles with love and relationships. #lizphair #somebodysmiracle #popmusic #musicreview #albumreview

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Album Review | ‘Petrichor’ by Heather Trost Psychedelic folk peppers Trost’s third solo release, as she explores finding serenity.

Heather Trost, Petrichor is a space to find consolation. Trost draped her songs in psychedelic folk to capture that sense of enchanted beauty where you and find solitude. #heathertrost #petrichor #psychedlicfolk #dreampop #singersongwriter #albumreivew #musicreview

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Album Review | ‘The Imposter’ by Black Dahlia The Imposter brings the theatrics and creativity of early new wave as we journey to awaken ourselves in a mundane world.

Black Dahila has rediscovered the abstraction and creativity of the 1980s new wave movement and utilized it to generate strikingly nostalgic yet fresh narrative material. #blackdahila #theimposter #80sthrowback #newwave #experimental #artpop #albumreview #musicreview

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Album Review | ‘Water Songs’ by Anders Rhedin Rhedin brings to life the soothing property of water on his ambient, meditative seventh album.

Anders Rhedin's 7th album, Water Songs, evokes the image of flowing water; its iridescent glow of synths shining through its aqueous form. #andersrhedin #watersongs #ambientmusic #meditation #atmosphericmusic #albumreview #musicreview

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Album Review | ‘Night CRIÚ’ by Hilary Woods Woods’s droning arrangements paint the haunting image of unresolved emotions still permeating the memories they’re attached to.

Hilary Woods's latest album, Night CRIÚ, caught my ear and had me itching to hear more. It’s heavy, slow arrangements add a Victorian sense of drama to the heartbreak, bringing something unique to each song on this album. #nightcriú #darkwave #albumreview #musicreview

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Album Review | ‘Refugia Blues’ by Nick Shoulders Shoulders goes solo on his 5th studio album, inspired to call attention to injustices, give hope, and revive country/folk aesthetics.

Refugia Blues marks Nick Shoulders's return to working solo. Shoulders pens several songs aimed at fortifying hope not just in our diverse immigrant community but also in refugees worldwide. #nickshoulders #altcountry #countrymusic #albumreview #musicreview

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Blurring Time by Bells Larsen | Album Review Larsen’s sophomore album utilizes his changing voice to bring beautiful depth to this project surrounding transitioning genders

I was quite taken by how Bells Larsen documented and explored his transition from female to male on his sophomore album Blurring Time. It creates a unique window into the conversation between anticipating this change and fully realizing the person you identify with.

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Album Review | ‘La Belleza’ by Lido Pimienta Pimienta’s third album is an orchestral masterpiece that displays her connection to her homeland.

Inspired by classical music, Lido Pimienta wove a full orchestration that intertwines her Afro-Caribbean roots into an epic story of cultural past and present. #lidopimienta #labelleza #afrocaribbean #spanish #lgbtq #classical #musicreview

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Album Review | ‘Lifetime’ by Erika de Casier Erika traces longing and introspection through truly delightful trip-hop-infused soundscapes on her latest release.

Erika de Casier's latest release, Lifetimes, immediately pulled me into its orbit through the delicious combination of 90s trip-hop, new age, and R&B production that is an absolute dream on the ears. #erikadecasier #lifetimes #triphop #albumreview #musicreview

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Album Review | ‘My Way EP’ by Yola Yola bridges into soul and electronic territories as she takes control on her new EP.

Yola’s undying exuberance on My Way throughout each song that bridges between soul, electronic, and island flavors is just as infectious as any of her prior releases. #yola #mywayep #soulmusic #albumreview #musicreview

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@eddydepretto.bsky.social's latest release, CRASH CŒUR, explores the deeper meaning of love. The record twists around the physical, emotional, and mental need for not only external satisfaction but also an introspective view. Check out my review in the link below:

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Album Review | ‘Scarlet’s Hidden Treasures’ by Tori Amos Amos’s collection of b-sides to Scarlet’s Walk continues our journey across America.

With the 20th anniversary of @toriamos.bsky.social 's critically acclaimed concept album Scarlet's Walk came the official release of her b-sides known as Scarlet's Hidden Treasures. Check out my in-depth review of this album on Medium. #toriamos #scarletshiddentreasures

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Album Review | ‘hooke’s law’ by KeiyaA KeiyaA navigates depression and angst with poetic depth on her creatively jazzy/electronic sophomore offering.

I am constantly impressed by KeiyaA’s output. hooke’s law purges a bevy of miasma threatening to consume you wholly and allows us to find ground again. Check out my in-depth review of this album on Medium. #keiyaa #hookeslaw #jazzsoul #electronicsoul #albumreview

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Album Review | ‘Come to My Garden’ by Minnie Riperton Riperton’s debut album delights with an innocent purity brought out through its soul/psychedelic folk production.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard an album that captures the purity and innocence of love so eloquently as Come to My Garden. Check out my in-depth review of this album on Medium. #minnieriperton #cometomygarden #70ssoulmusic #psychedelic #psychedelicsoul #albumreview

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The Apple Tree Under the Sea by Hemlock Springs | Album Review Hemlock Springs’s debut album expands on her bubbly pop sound through religious deconstruction and personal awakening.

The Apple Tree Under the Sea takes all the whimsy that Hemlock Springs's debut album spewed forth and gives it direction. Check out my in-depth review of this album on Medium. #hemlocksprings #synthpop #indiepop #albumreview #musicreview

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Album Review | ‘Wolf Hours’ by Minute Taker McGarvey blends nostalgia with a coming-out journey on this fourth captivating synth-pop release.

2022’s Wolf Hours takes all this and envelops it in a mysterious ’80s atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed this album. Check out my in-depth review of this album on Medium. #minutetaker #wolfhours #synthpop #indiepop #throwback #lgbtqia #albumreview #musicreview

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