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AFI – Silver Bleeds the Black Sun… (Record Review) One of the leading gothic rock bands in the 2000s went back to their old roots; their vision at the very least making up for overproduction.

One of the leading gothic rock bands in the 2000s went back to their old roots; their vision at the very least making up for overproduction.

Geese – Getting Killed (Record Review) The stalwart New Yorkers’ fifth album is immediately making headlines, its eclectic indie rock style standing firm in its sharp form.

The stalwart New Yorkers’ fifth album is immediately making headlines, its eclectic indie rock style standing firm in its sharp form.

Under the Label – Shoegaze (Part 1 – Prototypes) Like the Big Bang, one of the most unique alternative genres got its start as scattered energies waiting to pop in the right conditions.

Like the Big Bang, one of the most unique alternative genres got its start as scattered energies waiting to pop in the right conditions.

Titanic – Hagen (Record Review) Mabe Fratti’s second album in the art pop project with her partner Hector Tosta piques artsy curiosity with restricted expressive virtuosity.

Mabe Fratti’s second album in the art pop project with her partner Hector Tosta piques artsy curiosity with restricted expressive virtuosity.

The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.

The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.

The country’s history with politically conscious music rings strong from the current government protests - one that could echo in Southeast Asia.

Warcraft Legacies – That One Route Blizzard Could Have Taken In more than 20 years since the release of Warcraft III, many maps have been made to mimic the franchise’s epic scope. One series sums it up.

In more than 20 years since the release of Warcraft III, many maps have been made to mimic the franchise’s epic scope. One series sums it up.

Dijon – Baby (Record Review) Dijon Duenas’ second solo album is as imaginative a take on R&B as Devon Hendryx or Frank Ocean. And a strong contender for the genre staple.

Dijon Duenas’ second solo album is as imaginative a take on R&B as Devon Hendryx or Frank Ocean. And a strong contender for the genre staple.

McKinley Dixon – Magic, Alive! (Record Review) I have thought about writing a review on this for over two months now. This breathes hip hop in all its ways with Black American experiences.

Please, please, please, go and listen to McKinley Dixon's 'Magic, Alive!' if you haven't already. I have listened to it tons of time and it's my pick as album of the year.

Quadeca – Vanisher, Horizon Scraper (Record Review) The ex-YouTuber’s fourth album as a musician shuts all pretentious haters up as its free-flowing folktronica ripples through oceans of memories.

Quadeca – Vanisher, Horizon Scraper (Record Review)

The ex-YouTuber’s fourth album as a musician shuts all pretentious haters up as its free-flowing folktronica ripples through oceans of memories.

Tyler, the Creator – DON’T TAP THE GLASS (Record Review) The stalwart West Coast rapper-producer drops a surprise record that is clearly made for full-time fun. Move on if you are hoping for a tour-de-force.

Tyler, the Creator – DON’T TAP THE GLASS (Record Review)

The stalwart West Coast rapper-producer drops a surprise record that is clearly made for full-time fun. Move on if you are hoping for a tour-de-force.

Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out (Record Review) One of the most dangerous duos in hip hop history, with a bible on cocaine,  came back with an effort that is “hot” and “culturally inappropriate”.

Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out (Record Review)

One of the most dangerous duos in hip hop history, with a bible on cocaine,  came back with an effort that is “hot” and “culturally inappropriate”.

Kesha – . [Period] (Record Review) Once one of the biggest divas in mainstream music, Kesha Sebert’s first independent album marks a crafty dance-pop comeback on her own terms.

Kesha – . [Period] (Record Review)

Once one of the biggest divas in mainstream music, Kesha Sebert’s first independent album marks a crafty dance-pop comeback on her own terms.

Anno Solar – Una mancha de sol (Record Review) The kind of silence you would hear in the event of an apocalypse where the rapture, after the first nightmarish days, leaves you a bit dulled.

A new review on Anno Solar's 'Una mancha de sol' is out if anyone is curious about giving it a read!

HAIM – I quit (Record Review) The three-sister American rock band pulls over with fifteen tracks’ worth of zingers and bangers even if it might doesn’t completely electrify.

A new review on HAIM's 'I quit' is out now if anyone is interested in giving it a read! It might not be the best album of the year, but it's still a decent listen!

Capsule Reviews (May 2025): Panchiko, Squid, Clipping… Apologies for the long wait. The first Capsule Reviews article of this year has a lot of genres to cove from the most rock-like to the experimental.

Capsule Reviews (May 2025): Panchiko, Squid, Clipping…

Apologies for the long wait. The first Capsule Reviews article of this year has a lot of genres to cove from the most rock-like to the experimental.

Arcade Fire – Pink Elephant (Record Review) Over twenty years after their acclaimed debut, the Canadian stadium firebrand limps and drags with their dance-ward trajectory.

A new review on Arcade Fire's album is out. Can't say that I like it to be quite frank with you. If you're curious, feel free to give it a read if you want.

Model/Actriz – Pirouette (Record Review) The industrial dance-punk quartet have put out one of the most electric dance records of the decade; a post-industrial shakedown on LGBT+ partying.

A new review on Model/Actriz's recent release 'Pirouette' is out now if anyone wants to give it a read. It's among the best of this year!

What “A Stone” is to Okkervil River The Texas-originated band fronted by Will Sheff tackles the heartbreaks of romance in its oft-poetic, yet tragic ways through dependency.

Sorry for the lack of posts over the past few weeks - here's the most recent piece. I wrote a pretty late retrospective piece on Okkervil River and their depiction of love. Or rather, the dependent and one-sided part of being in love.

What Locust City Tells Us About Disco Elysium Never mind the copyright strikes from ZA/UM for a minute, the leaked spinoff expands the RPG classic’s intent beyond the creators’ departure.

Never mind the copyright strikes from ZA/UM for a minute, the leaked spinoff expands the RPG classic’s intent beyond the creators’ departure.

Will Smith – Based on a True Story (Record Review) A high-brow epic rap opera based on heartbreak, lineage, feuds, and past glory. Or so you’d wish for a third-rate blockbuster.

I genuinely, genuinely dislike Will Smith's newest album. It's horrible. If you want a bit of a laughter, feel free to read the review I guess...

Black Country, New Road – Forever Howlong (Record Review) Three years after their masterpiece, the acclaimed six-piece realises their transition to prog-pop at the cost of a big piece of their core identity.

A new review on Black Country, New Road's recent release is out now! It might not be up there with Ants From Up There, but I highly recommend that you give it a listen nonetheless!

Lucy Dacus – Forever is a Feeling (Record Review) After her spell with boygenius, the Virginian’s fourth album is earnest in its feelings, but fragile in its songwriting and delivery.

A review on Lucy Dacus's 'Forever is a Feeling' is out now! Feel free to give it a read if you want!

Great Grandpa – Patience, Moonbeam (Record Review) The Seattleans have concocted one of the sharper and more tantalising pieces of full-on rock records of the year.

A new review on Great Grandpa's newest album (that had just came out) is out now! Feel free to give it a read if you want.

Men I Trust – Equus Asinus (Record Review) The Qúebecan bedroom pop sensation’s latest album ebbs in its echoes, yet nothing noteworthy comes out of it aside from vibes.

A new review on Men I Trust's 'Equus Asinus' is out now if anyone wants to give it a read!

Courting – Lust For Life (Record Review) The British indie rock band’s third album is short and concise but it doesn’t stop the fact that it isn’t the most cohesive nor the most out-there.

A pre-made review for Courting's most recent album, 'Lust For LIfe' is out now if you want to give it a read!

Hesse Kassel – La Brea (Record Review) The Chilean post-rock band’s debut album owes its direction to Black Country, New Road. Yet, it thunders triumphantly thanks to subtle differences.

A review on Hesse Kassel's debut album 'La Brea' is out now for anyone who wanted to read a bit on Chilean music! If you have a Wordpress account and you like it, feel free to follow me!

Reading Dora in Disco Elysium: Flipping Secondary Narratives By hiding the key subtext behind one of the first items you interact with, the RPG masterpiece satiates our curiosity with a relapse into obsession.

A break from writing about music - I instead focus on Disco Elysium and how it makes effective use of secondary narratives/worldbuilding for the subplot around the ex-something. Feel free to give it a read!

August, Yours Truly – Devotion To A Higher Power (Record Review) In a big subversion to post-industrial artistry, the Ontarian flips everything we know about love to convey his rawest feelings. And it is stunning.

A new review on a certain artist named August, Yours Truly is out now! I actually enjoy this album and that thoguth of it as having a good chance at being one of the better ones of this year. Please give it a read and the album, "Devotion To A Higher Power", a listen!