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Joshua Chuquimia Crampton’s latest album is an auditory adaptation of the Andean cultural festival AnatareviewJoshua Chuquimia Crampton’s latest album is an auditory adaptation of the Andean cultural festival Anata“Anata” reminds listeners to give thanks and create as much noise as possible while doing so.by Izzy Astuto · March 16, 2026
canadian postal service debut EP melds glitchy soundscapes with classic film noirs for new lifereviewcanadian postal service debut EP melds glitchy soundscapes with classic film noirs for new lifeThe new project from the Bay Area group feels like you flipped too far on your grandparents’ cable TV or…by Izzy Astuto · September 15, 2025Rincs’ ‘Swimming Pool Disco’ is alt-pop with teethreviewRincs’ ‘Swimming Pool Disco’ is alt-pop with teethThe Los Angeles-based band's latest EP pulses with the energy of a midnight joyride—reckless, electric, a little heartbroken.by Divine Seibidor · June 16, 2025On ‘Soft Echoes,’ Sharada Shashidhar takes you through a jazz adventure of the mindreviewOn ‘Soft Echoes,’ Sharada Shashidhar takes you through a jazz adventure of the mindThe Los Angeles-based singer’s latest EP feels like one big survey of the surreal as it twists, turns, soothes, and…by mynameisblueskye · January 31, 2025Interview: Starling’s ‘2324’ captures the shared moodiness of this fledgling bandinterviewInterview: Starling’s ‘2324’ captures the shared moodiness of this fledgling band“Making any piece of music that has to do with anything at all conceptually is nostalgia. It only ever is…by Izzy Astuto · January 27, 2025On ‘SLAZYERZ BALL,’ Kossisko celebrates newfound freedomreviewOn ‘SLAZYERZ BALL,’ Kossisko celebrates newfound freedomThe Berkeley-based artist’s latest album is a spirited throwback to the days of 70s psychedelic soul, disco, funk, and pop.by mynameisblueskye · January 3, 2025The afro-funk mothership of Mild Universe explores new frontiers on ‘Everything Must Change’reviewThe afro-funk mothership of Mild Universe explores new frontiers on ‘Everything Must Change’What’s that smell? Just the funky jackhammer of an album that braids the best of dance music through the decades.by Rohit Bhattacharya · October 21, 2024Mind Mirage’s ‘Chaos Carousel’ heals the mind through musicreviewMind Mirage’s ‘Chaos Carousel’ heals the mind through musicThe Oakland-based artist's latest album sings its way through the never-ending nightmare we’re living in.by mynameisblueskye · September 6, 2024‘Something For Real’ is a celebration of Kiefer in the live contextreview‘Something For Real’ is a celebration of Kiefer in the live contextThe Los Angeles-based pianist, beatmaker, and producer finds the middle ground with the intimacy of three in a warm set.by Dinorah Prevost · August 5, 2024‘Fiction Prediction’ is dystopian futurism according to Planet Breview‘Fiction Prediction’ is dystopian futurism according to Planet BTo listen to a punk project is to listen to a dystopian future spat back at a world that either…by mynameisblueskye · July 19, 2024‘CHATTY MANDRILL VOLUME III’ is Zachary James Watkins’ exercise in unifying normally clashing soundsreview‘CHATTY MANDRILL VOLUME III’ is Zachary James Watkins’ exercise in unifying normally clashing soundsLike the latest album's art, the Oakland experimental producer combines multiple genres without disrupting the overall beauty.by mynameisblueskye · May 31, 2024Cain Culto’s ‘O ω O’ brews trouble with a side of social commentaryreviewCain Culto’s ‘O ω O’ brews trouble with a side of social commentaryJuggling afrobeat and electronic with equal ease, Cain Culto's refusal to be stereotyped takes pride in the blithe.by Rohit Bhattacharya · May 10, 2024bad snacksinterviewInterview with Bad Snacks: the self-taught producer and artist, who’s always growing in her electronic sound"I finally stopped caring, because at the end of the day, it's just me and this is the stuff that…by Paige Lyman · April 19, 2024
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