Album Review

Where Did the Music Go Is One of Those Albums That Shows Up Knowing Exactly What It Wants to Argue

Where Did The Music Go is one of those albums that shows up knowing exactly what it wants to argue, looks around at the state of modern music, and basically says, “No, actually, we’re doing this the long way.” JT Curtis has released a full-blown progressive rock concept album in 2026 which, by itself, already […]

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Karma Smile Isn’t an Easy Album, Emotionally or Mentally, and It Doesn’t Try to Be

Karma Smile is Coolonaut’s third album in just three years, and that speed alone tells you a lot about why this record exists. This isn’t a carefully planned “statement album” designed to land at the perfect cultural moment. It feels more like a reaction, almost a reflex. The kind of record you make when staying

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If You Want Something That Feels Disturbingly Close to the Truth, Welcome to the Dead Internet

Listening to Dead Internet feels like falling face-first into your own phone at 3 a.m. You know, that moment where you’re doomscrolling, half dissociated, half weirdly emotional, and everything you see feels fake but also way too real? That’s this album. Cam Ezra isn’t trying to make something cozy or polite here. This is music

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Circle of Stone’s “Ghost of Tomorrow” Is Hard Rock With No Automation, All Edge

In this era where everyone chases algorithms, there are a few, rare records that unapologetically resist it, and Circle of Stone does it with conviction. With their latest album “Ghost of Tomorrow”, they refuse to trade authenticity and artistry over something automated and superficial. Circle of Stone is a dynamic duo formed in Atlanta, United

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Giffy Plugo’s “Douda Deluxe” Isn’t Just Hip-Hop, It’s A Legacy

You’ll definitely understand why Giffy Plugo describes “Douda Deluxe” as a grown-man rap. In a pool of albums built out of trends and never-ending clout, there are few records that carry authenticity while remaining firmly grounded. To cut it short, this is swag that isn’t borrowed but something that’s earned. Giffy Plugo is a Chicago-born

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Jernej Zoran’s “Watching The World Go By” Feels Like a Sunlit Window on a Sunday Morning

You’ll definitely know when an artist poured their soul when their music feels less like a performance and more like a shared moment. That’s Jernej Zoran’s “Watching The World Go By”, and it leaves you with something to hold onto as if it knows the weight of the things you carried through. Hailing from Novo

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Aseo Deogeo’s “Revenge” Stands Out Among Formulaic, Polished Debuts

Some debut albums try so hard to fit into trends, some even fall for the polished, hollow sounds that trades artistic identity for applause. But Aseo Deogeo’s debut album “Revenge” is one the few that gives you bops along with character and personality. Hailing from Memphis, TN, Aseo Deogeo is an author, school teacher, and

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In a Musical Landscape Increasingly Dominated by Immediacy and Optimization, Hearty Breakfast, Sensible Dinner Feels Almost Subversive in Its Steadiness

There is a particular kind of bravery in making an instrumental album in 2025. Not the obvious bravery, like “I am challenging the listener” or “this is a bold artistic statement,” but the quieter, more dangerous kind: the willingness to trust that people will sit still long enough to let the music explain itself. Hearty

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