MUSIC REVIEWS

Taylor Jules “Helicopter” (SINGLE)

The faint noise of a helicopter’s fading blades is broken apart by the decadence of a piano, its keys echoing into the background and extending a warmth that was absent only a few moments prior. There’s a light hum from the bassline starting to enter the frame beside them, but …

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Greye “Bang Bang” (SINGLE)

The art of being a rock band in a modern music industry generally means conforming to an idea that the masses have of what you should be; as rock slowly grows away from being one of the undeniably biggest genres in the world, weaning in favor of hip-hop, pop, and …

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Kimberlye Gold “Soliloquy” (EP)

It’s been quite the journey for Kimberlye Gold, starting with the release of her debut album back in 2004. She’s navigated through what would eventually become three unique eras in the history of pop music to come out on the other side of things sounding a lot more focused than …

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Elysia Marie “Strong and Beautiful” (SINGLE)

Michigan native Elysia Marie has long since relocated to Chicago pursuing musical success, but she’s a citizen of the world. There’s nothing regional about her music despite Elysia Marie’s deep and highly visible involvement in the Windy City’s musical scene. Her latest single “Strong and Beautiful” is just one color …

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Frames “Peach Pit” (SINGLE)

Central Illinois’ Frames calls their music “power pop” and their new single “Peach Pit” bears that out. It’s a compelling mix of stylized guitar, a strong backbeat, a steady yet understated rhythm section attack, and personal lyrics. The latter quality of the new single is one of its chief selling …

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Tan Universe “Lil Cowgirl” (SINGLE)

Ashville, North Carolina’s Tan Universe is a trio self-described as “surfedelic garage-punk”. It may sound silly until you hear their music. Their new single “Lil Cowgirl” lives up to its billing. Listeners may strain, however, to hear the surf in Tan Universe’s music. Daniel O’Grady, however, has an unshakable vision …

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