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Chase Atlantic releases a new album ‘PHASES’ with twelve tracks revolving around love and bettering oneself with a sombre and alternative R&B beat. Rating: A Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management

Discover reality with ‘PHASES’

Gurleen Swaich
September 8, 2020
Chase Atlantic's sentimental, yet climactic beats, capture the many realities of teenagers today.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2020 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: September 2020 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
September 4, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Six artists you should be listening to: August 2020 edition

Six artists you should be listening to: August 2020 edition

Naila Yazdani
August 10, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Releasing music year after year, Raveena has recently come up with a new EP called “Moonstone”, portraying reminiscents from her past, seeking the little glimpses of life and having a bright side to any bad story. Rating: APhoto Courtesy of Moonstone Recordings

Head into a state of euphoria with ‘Moonstone’

Julia Jauregui
May 8, 2020
Raveena uses her soft-spoken voice and soothing ambient sounds to bring her audience to a relaxed mindset.
Using a wide variety of sounds from electric to string instruments, The Used’s new album ‘Heartwork’ is able to radiate ferocity and power. Fast drum beats, combined with screaming, add to the intensity of their tracks., Rating: A Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia

Listen to the emotions in ‘Heartwork’

Kyle Bayudan
April 26, 2020
The Used’s new album is filled with intense energy, screaming and singing fit for anyone who is into post-hardcore, pop punk music.
Dive into your feelings with ‘You’

Dive into your feelings with ‘You’

Gurleen Swaich
April 2, 2020
Ali Gatie's new album release, ‘You,’ speaks upon love and how it can toy with someone's emotions.
Risk it all with ‘Thrill Seeker’

Risk it all with ‘Thrill Seeker’

Zoie Puaala-Edra
March 28, 2020
Releasing his first EP, 'Thrill Seeker', Sub Urban created a collaboration of songs to visualize typical teenage struggles.
Read onto ‘Chapter 2’

Read onto ‘Chapter 2’

Noel Sarte-Saad
March 7, 2020
Girl in Red's tracks are filled with raw, indie sounds and lyrics explaining her want for love.
Reminisce with ‘Leave What's Lost Behind’

Reminisce with ‘Leave What’s Lost Behind’

Jackson Bogan
February 8, 2020
Colony House’s latest album follows a similar trend to previous albums, with depressing tones and lyrics.
Fall into a daze with ‘Jinx’

Fall into a daze with ‘Jinx’

Noel Sarte-Saad
February 2, 2020
Crumb’s latest EP features lethargic synths and moony strums with a noticeable feeling of anxiousness.
‘Defy’ traditional hard rock with Otherwise

‘Defy’ traditional hard rock with Otherwise

McKenna Thayer
January 24, 2020
Local band, Otherwise, reveals their growth as musicians through their recent album, 'Defy,' showcasing variations of rock and other genres.
‘Run Home Slow’ with The Teskey Brothers

‘Run Home Slow’ with The Teskey Brothers

Noel Sarte-Saad
January 14, 2020
By mixing blues with jazz and gospel, The Teskey Brothers show off their immense talent with their new album, 'Run Home Slow'.
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