Mike Harvat

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Bluesky's "Discover" feed showed this to me. I like it. Thank you for sharing!

Album cover. The words "Lewis Pool - A Beautiful Fire" set against a photo of flames.

A Beautiful Fire // Lewis Poole: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Standouts: Alone, Anything
A solid pop rock EP that blends synths with loud guitars and catchy choruses. Reminds me of The Killers with a sprinkle of Blink. Promising, hopefully with more variety on future releases.

Album cover. It's just the words "Don't Stop" centered around a black background with a spirograph-type design behind it.

Don't Stop // Aaron J Trumm: ⭐️
I got Chumbawumba'd. The opening song is a killer rap / indie funk track - there's a reason he uses it in all his ads! But the rest of the album is a jumbled mess of styles that doesn't quite coalesce. Maybe his newer material is more focused?

Album cover. A dude standing on top of a mountain.

First Album // Songs I Wrote: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Standouts: Seal of Saturn, Long Way Gone
Remember when there was an avalanche of "acoustic emo" artists in the wake of Dashboard? Songs I Wrote is the best version of that. Great songwriting and excellent harmonies.

As December Falls cover artwork depicting a skull against a checkerboard pattern

Join the Club // As December Falls: ⭐️⭐️
Standouts: Carousel, Mayday
I've been getting ads from this band for years, so I finally checked them out. Paramore comparisons are apt, but with an 80s metal influence on the guitar work. Overall a little too "produced" for my taste.

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