Arts Music Roger Pearl breaks down ‘Whatever Indifference Breeds’ by Alex Cooper The rising storyteller unpacks his debut album: a raw journey through heartbreak, ego, and the weight of indifference. Roger Pearl’s Whatever Indifference Breeds is a confessional debut, blending hip-hop, R&B, and bedroom…
Arts Music Swipe-Up Tale: From ‘sweet talk’ to ‘Lightning’ and ‘Mr. Incognito’ – told by Naomi Jane by Alex Cooper Hey, I’m Naomi Jane. Thanks for scrolling into my sonic diary. Here’s the track-by-track, tear-by-cheek-to-smile evolution of my journey – starting where it all began, at the very bottom of…
Music From Sade to Jorja, heartbreak to healing, here’s Takara’s life in ten songs by Tammy Moir Takara started out like a lot of us did — messing around with GarageBand in her bedroom, trying to figure out what her voice sounded like Now she’s writing tracks…
Arts Music Track by Track: Cardboard Cutouts break down their Raw & Relatable debut ‘Politics & Footy Tips’ by Alex Cooper From pub anthems to panic attacks, the Queensland rockers dissect their most personal album yet. Hailing from regional Queensland, Cardboard Cutouts blend raw, honest lyricism with punchy alt-rock energy, crafting songs that…
Music Track by Track with Stigma on their Second Chance by Tammy Moir Stigma’s Second Chance is a grounded, gutsy step forward from the German hard rock four-piece Recorded up in the Italian mountains, Second Chance is the sound of a band pushing…
Music Track Review: Frank Sintich Displays Versatility in Heart Felt Collection by Happy Frank Sintich’s life experiences touch the raw and unfiltered style he brings throughout his versatile mix of heart-rending tracks. A born-and-raised Chicagoan, Frank’s musical career has taken him on stints…
Music Track by Track: Bean Magazine’s new EP FOLLY is a raucous ode to embracing your flaws by Laura Gordon Brisbane’s indie darlings serve up seven tracks of self-deprecating anthems and sun-soaked introspection. Brisbane’s beloved indie trio Bean Magazine have just dropped their radiant new EP, FOLLY—a seven-track ode to embracing your inner…
Music ‘For Losers, By Losers:’ An Exploration of Tooth Gore’s Cathartic Surf – Punk Explosion by Laura Gordon Cornwall’s DIY chaos agent dives deep into anxiety, love, and existential dread on his blistering sophomore album. Cornwall’s DIY maverick Tooth Gore (aka Kobi Joe) unleashes his sophomore album, For Losers, By Losers…
Music Tidal Peak Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of Dreamy Shoegaze Album ‘Treasureville’ by Laura Gordon Tidal Peak resurfaces with Treasureville, unpacked track by track by the artist himself. After a five-year hiatus, Tidal Peak — the dreamy shoegaze project helmed by Kyle Lacko — is…
Music Diving into HARTCOLE’s punk, indie, and cultural inspirations by Laura Gordon A look behind the curtain at the artists that shaped HARTCOLE’s heartfelt anthems and raw sound HARTCOLE is an unapologetically raw First Nations artist from Whadjuk Noongar Boodya, blending punk,…
Music Track Review: Brendemere’s Explosive Debut Album by Laura Gordon Brendemere Embarks On A Raw and Personal Musical Journey Across A Decade Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Brendemere moved to Seattle at 20 to chase a music career, only to face…
Music Getting Deep Into Hol!day’s Dynamic ‘Delusions Of Grandeur’ by Laura Gordon HOL!DAY Unpacks Their Journey of Joy, Groove, and Sonic Exploration In Latest Album HOL!DAY is the indie, alt, rock project with its frontman from the small beach community of Silver…
Music Breaking Down ‘You Know Me Better Than I Do’ – Track by Track with NAYM by Tammy Moir NAYM’s debut album, You Know Me Better Than I Do, is a genre-fluid deep dive into heartbreak, self-reflection, and everything in between With influences ranging from Owl City to Stromae,…
