Reviews
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Zoe Wees Unveils New Era of Music
Zoe Wees kicks off 2025 with a fearless anthem. The new single Traitor unveils a new sonic direction while staying true to her emotionally raw lyricism. The track is ony 2 minutes and 32 seconds but honestly it is so captivating that you wish it would go on and on. Wees seamlessly fuses pop and electronic elements with her signature soulful R&B voice, resulting in a sound that feels fresh and confident. Traitor is a modern bass-driven production that stands out in her discography by oozing confidence. At its core, Traitor is about prioritizing self-appreciation and cutting out negativity to embrace personal growth. Wees’ lyrics embody fearlessness, delivering a message…
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Best Albums of 2024
Twelve months of releases have passed, and it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what has been a remarkable year in music. From chart-topping anthems to hidden gems, the pop scene has flourished like never before, introducing us to fresh talent and redefining familiar sounds. New stars have emerged, claiming their space in our playlists, while established artists pushed creative boundaries to deliver unforgettable projects. Compiling this list was quite the challenge. After immersing myself in countless albums and EPs, each deserving recognition for their artistry, impact, and innovation, cutting it down to just 20 standout releases of 2024 proved to be difficult. But this list isn’t just about celebrating…
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Halsey’s The Great Impersonator: An Exploration of Identity and Legacy
In an age where reinvention is the currency of artistry, Halsey has made a career of questioning, “Who am I, really?”. Her fifth studio album, The Great Impersonator, takes this question to a new level. Starting in the 1970s and moving through to the early 2000s, she wonders: “What if I had debuted in a different era? Who would I have been?” This imaginative concept allows Halsey to channel iconic artists—from Marilyn Monroe and Stevie Nicks to Britney Spears and even a younger version of herself—crafting each song as a tribute while remaining deeply personal. The Great Impersonator, is a daring exploration of identity, mortality, and artistry, spanning decades of…
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Songs of a Lost World: A Masterpiece of Mortality and Melancholy by The Cure
The more than long awaited album Songs Of A Lost World by The Cure has been released after teasing and building excitement for years. The English band that shaped the sound of post-punk and alternative rock for decades, now finally returns sixteen years after their last release, and exceeds expectations. There is an unmistakable urgency rooted deeply in each of the eight tracks, like the weight of the world and the long wait has pushed Robert Smith to a place where he just needed to get some words off his chest. This record is a testament of fears, regrets and mortality, that feels like a cathartic experience, leaving you behind…
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Cigarettes After Sex Share New Single Dark Vacay: From Heartbreak and Nostalgia
Cigarettes After Sex released the second single “Dark Vacay” of their anticipated upcoming album “X’s”. The song dives into the topic of looking back to beautiful memories from a perspective where they already fell apart. The nostalgia of wishing you appreciated the beauty while it lasted is captured in the moody soundscape, tranquil guitars and hushed vocals. Lead singer Greg Gonzalez describes the song like this: “This song is about a romance I had a few years ago. We went on tour together & were lucky enough to go to all these wonderful places, mostly having fun at first. As the tour continued though, everything started falling apart & we…
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Aimei媚 Releases New Track “I Like U Looking At Me”
Aimei媚 is a young talent that brings fresh sounds into the realm of dark pop and adds catchy electronic beats to her tracks. With only two released songs she is already showing off her huge potential. Can it be a hot summer day already? Because her new single I Like U Looking At Me is the perfect song to dance a summer night away! It steps into the footsteps of her first single V&V which sets a similar brilliant tone. Blurry visuals, catchy melodies, and lyrics that capture the feeling of figuring out the world all unite in the fluorescent world of Aimei媚 . The style of Aimei媚 is distinct…
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Telenova releases new single Teardrop: Cinema For Your Ears
Telenova is a new trio from Melbourne, Australia that combines cinematic videos and thoughtful songs into their sound-landscape, which is unforgettable. “Cinema For Your Ears” as the band calls it themselves. On their newest single Teardrop the band discovers the depths of human emotions and how conflicting the journey to happiness can be. The Asian-Australian frontwomen Angeline Armstrong creates a unique sound and feel with her background in filmmaking and songwriting. With the power of Edward Quinn & Joshua Moriarty as multi-instrumentalists Telenova crafts their electric sound which is gaining popularity all over the world. Touring internationally with artists like RUEL, Telenova is growing their fanbase and making a name for…
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The Best Albums of 2023
There were so many great music releases this year and newcomers as well as long beloved artists putting out new projects that won over my heart. All the rankings and memories led to this list of my personal best albums of 2023. Let’s get started with my 10 favourite picks. 10) Snow Angel – Reneé Rapp Such a confident debut album with amazing vocals. A mix of emotional ballads and upbeat tracks that are made to be performed on stage. Reneé is a popstar in the making and we are SO ready for whatever comes next! Fave Song: Gemini Moon 9)Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd…
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MAY-A: The EP “Analysis Paralysis” is Discovering her Various Talents
As much as I want to gatekeep this new music gem, I just can’t shut up about how amazing MAY-A is. So let me introduce you to her newest project! The 22-year old Australian musician and visual artist suddenly popped up on my TikTok for you page and haven’t left my mind since then. Her song Lola captured my attention and made me fall in love with the new EP Analysis Paralysis, which came out in September2023. Get ready for artsy music videos, queer anthems and a big dose of grungy pop rock. Let’s Dive Into the Songs The first song Something Familiar has a light sound and dynamic feel…
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Claire Rosinkranz – Coming Of Age on her Debut Album “Just Because”
Claire Rosinkranz is finally releasing her debut album Just Because! In a press conference organized by °1824, I could hear Claire give more insights on the process of making this album and was enchanted by the singers lively and positive energy. Emotions, Emotions, and more Emotions The album is a resemblance of Claires life when she wrote it. Being 19 is such a rollercoaster and the singer captured this coming of age energy in each and every song. 13 tracks that represent a section of Claires brain came to live, when she let us in on their meanings and background stories. As someone who feels emotions very deeply I could…
