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Armelle “Here I Go”

First impression lasts forever and Armelle optimizes the opportunity with his opening line “On a mission so I’m about to get it, hope you N***** ready when I make a million.” Emphatic statement proclaiming his intention, and his purpose for embarking on this journey as an artist. The rhymes are in such rapid succession, displaying his lyrical prowess. Henceforth, showcasing each bar allowing it to leave its residue on the listener’s psyche. Coupled, with a spacious palette the production could simply be described as tranquillity. With each instrument filling the measures with purpose, driven by the electric guitar the riffs played are flawless. Unflappable, in his approach, establishing his mantra from the onset Georgia’s own Armelle is putting the music industry on notice, and is on a mission to fulfill his ambition on his latest EP titled “Here I Go”.



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Finessor "Made For This"

Finding one’s purpose is the journey of life. With the opening track "Live Lavish" Bridgehampton, New York artist Finessor proclaims his mission statement with an aspirational recording. Adorned with piano keys, saturated in a melodic cadence, this opener is the first impression, and Finessor bares his soul. Vulnerable, and determined Finessor's candor is explicit with a vivid road map to success. As Finessor harmonises “sometimes I feel that these good times will never last, sometimes I feel I have no one to watch my back, can't trust no h** I'm on the road, I need this cash, I told my bro, I'm bout to blow, let's get this bag". Navigating through lulls, and a slew of adversities Finessor's zeal to lay claim to a better life is contagious. Living up to his name sake the New York artist meanders through tickled keys, and thick drums straddling somber lo-fi ballands with contemporary trap drums. Displaying an ability to cover a wide range of topics that's honest and conceptually cohesive Finessor has identified a sound. Conceptually, his paradoxical compositions has prepped him for this journey on his new full length release titled "Made For This".

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Alpha Cat “Thatched Roof Glass House”

The quality is rich, the mixing and mastering is sublime. The lyrics are a mixture of astute quips and conundrums. The singing, mixing, and production offered in this album is crisp in quality, creatively inspiring, and sonically meeting industry specifications. The melodies and cadence for the duration of this project is majestic. The song writing is on a prolific level think REM, Pink Floyd, and Bod Dylan. Songs that are cryptic with profound meaning digging beyond the surface to grasp a deeper understanding. The New York based band Alpha Cat is armed with exceptional talent to create thought provoking music on their latest album titled “Thatched Roof Glass House”.

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Camari “Boys Dont Cry”

“Boys Don’t Cry” signifies why Camari’s heart is so cold. Traumatized from past experiences, the now hardened New Jersey native unleashes a barrage of disparaging quips aimed at all those responsible for his heartbreak. Redemptive, and under the influence of pain,agnst, and substances, Camari holds no punches. The New Jersey artist produces a plethora of drug induced records. The music is sonically spacey and melancholy, providing soundscapes for a sedated environment. “Boys Don’t Cry” is equipped with quirky bars, and drug friendly lyrics from agnostic point of view.

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Review : Temptress “Chemical”

Heavy metal at its purest is when the guitar riffs are prodding and accosting, the vocals are dynamic and captivating, with overlaying drums that are throbbing, and invigorating exercising lyrics that are thoughtful yet ambivalent. Temptress exudes the aforementioned extracting the right elements to compound on their latest single “Chemical”.  

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Review: Gliffo “The Island Of Tears” (Prod. J. Sieghart)

Island of tears doesn’t sound like a desirable destination until you hear this captivating new record by Gliffo. Vocals in the opening purportedly are narrated by a pirate ushering you into the island as you begin your convoy on this rhythmic journey on the island of tears. This island reggae inspired fusion produced by Jorg Sieghart and Gliffo sets a mood coupled with guitars riffs that’s reminiscent of popular 70 pop rock bands like Sting.

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TheKunig “Aeolian Cadence”

Album Review: The enigmatic band, historically seem to enrapture the minds and cultivate a dynamic relationship with it’s admirers. One can note that it emits from a viable source. The inherited spiritual connection experienced from the music alone. TheKunig is said band that offers an nostalgic sound yet futuristic in it’s execution, and approach. 

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