7.8
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Christian Cohle and Vilde Reviewed

Christian Cohle – Oh It Must Be Nice My friend makes toys using a 3D printer and the Amidon fabric that makes you want to order chips. They come out looking beautiful, and kids want to buy them at events. They’re cheap to make, cheap to buy, and easy to enjoy. But…
7.8
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MikroBrute and KRAMON Reviewed

MikroBrute – Stress Acoustic guitars still get sold by the boatloads. People are still paid to get and tune pianos. And, if you run a quick internet search, you’re bound to locate a social club that meets every Friday to read out loud song lyrics to each…
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Saturn Return - “no strings” Review

There was a time, remembered by a lucky few, when progressive rock bands could record double albums aimed at retelling the Bible and still go platinum and record 20-minute-long songs that changed key and time signature at lightning speeds and still sell out Madison Square…
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Korfian - “Digital Brutalism” Review

“Who are you when you’re not online?” That’s the philosophical question of the era, a query meant to reveal your true self, the parts that you keep hidden and your deepest intentions. It’s a vital question for sure and one that most modern people, netizens, nearly…
7.8
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Intolerable Life and Dario Emu Reviewed

Intolerable Life – River of Silver There’s never been a greater interest in so-called “World Music.” Much of this is due, of course, to the internet’s potential to serve as a digital, global record collection. If you’ve any interest in music, you can…
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Wandour - “Iridescent Serenade” Review 

It’s not just the passing of time that changes music, but the advancement in technology. The Luddites who’d like to carry a wind-up record player to a picnic will surely get your attention, but they’re unlikely to start a trend. For most of us, carrying…
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The Odd Lot - “Stereo-Types” Review

It’s all dance music, really. Whether it’s hard-rock played with a simple four-on-the-floor beat or complex, African-infused funk music, the goal is to get audiences moving. Whether it’s rock stars playing a North American arena, kids banging away in a garage in…
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The Top 10 Songs by Björk

Björk has been a lifelong project and conquest campaign for Iceland’s Björk Guðmundsdóttir. Fiercely independent, daringly experimental, and, contrary to popular belief, always looking to achieve commercial success, she is one of the greatest musical artists of all…
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Boni - “DIEWF” Review

We might be in the age of information (or disinformation, if you’re more of a cynic). Still, for every definition that you can look up on your phone and every map that you can consult when driving on a country road, you bury some of the mysteries of the world. Along with…