Reviews
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Cartel Refreshes Their Classics, Starting With “Honestly – 2025”
Madi reviews Cartel’s single, Honestly, re-recorded for the 20th anniversary of their debut studio album, Chroma.
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Not Just Another Tuesday At The Metro (Show Review)
Allison reviews BIZZY, Alameda, and Rachel Chinouriri’s show at The Metro in Chicago
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FRND CRCL Release Insanely Angsty And Catchy Fourth Album, JRSY FRSH
Bekah reviews FRND CRCL’s fourth studio album, JRSY FRSH
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Neck Deep Keep Their Eyes On The Bright Side With “You Should See Me Now”
Fox reviews Neck Deep’s latest single, “You Should See Me Now”
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Kisschasy Reminds Us That Ignorance Is Bliss With Their First New Music In 16 Years
Megan reviews Kisschasy’s first single in 16 years, “Lie To Me.”
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T!LT’s Terra EP Absolutely Rips, and You Should Be Listening To It
For those unfamiliar with my love for the church basement, T!LT is the quintessential church basement band — raw, loud, and super DIY in the best way. My idea of a good show is one where you find yourself saying a little prayer for the ceiling tiles, and I can only imagine T!LT has been…
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Jump Into Some New Summer Tunes With Mars Hendrik’s “The Jump”
With a strong focus on mental health and spirituality, and a musical style that isn’t afraid to blur genres, “The Jump,” from Connecticut-based singer-songwriter Mars Hendrik is an electrifying entry into his next era. Recently signed to independent label Black Barrel Records, “The Jump” is the first single from Hendrik’s upcoming second studio album, Karma,…
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Sydney Sprague is “As Scared As Can Be,” but She Sounds Great Doing It
Singer-songwriter Sydney Sprague is back with her second single of 2025, “As Scared As Can Be.” Self-described as “the most unhinged song I have ever written,” “As Scared As Can Be” dives headfirst into the turmoil of unrequited love and all of the different anxieties felt during the resulting doom spiral. The punchy instrumentals juxtapose…
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MSPAINT Pushes Boundaries With New EP, No Separation
MSPAINT’s new EP, No Separation, is like if you gave Beastie Boys a copy of The Communist Manifesto and told them to make a post-hardcore record… and I mean that as the highest compliment. The synth punk band from Hattiesburg, MS — known for their unique blend of noise, being very politically vocal, and their…
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The World They Built: An Intimate Three-Show Run With Jimmy Eat World
Bekah and Fox review a three-show run on Jimmy Eat World’s tour.