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  • Listening Now : Vilde – Sunblush

    Vilde’s Sunblush carries a quiet sense of movement, shaped by longing and the feeling of returning somewhere both familiar and changed. The track leans into soft indie textures and understated melodies, allowing the vocals to sit gently at the center without ever overpowering the atmosphere. There is a warmth running through it, but also a subtle distance, as if the song is caught between past and present. Vilde keeps everything restrained and intentional, letting small details do the emotional work. It’s a reflective piece that unfolds naturally, capturing that delicate space between reconnection and hesitation.

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  • Listening Now : Tonenn – Teñvalijenn

    Tonenn’s Teñvalijenn unfolds like a slow-burning cinematic passage, where post-rock intensity meets orchestral depth in a carefully shaped progression. The track builds with patience, layering electric guitars over expansive textures that gradually open into something more powerful and emotionally charged. There is a strong sense of narrative throughout, as if each section is guiding you further into a shifting landscape of tension and release. Tonenn leans into atmosphere without losing direction, allowing the crescendos to feel earned rather than forced.

    It’s immersive and evocative, a piece that resonates through its sense of scale and quiet emotional weight.

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  • Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (3/29/26)

    This week’s “Dark Wave,” hosted by Matt Sebastian, featured music by The Cult, Strawberry Switchblade, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Front 242, Jane’s Addiction and more.
  • Listening Now : Yannick Mueller – Vibin

    Yannick Mueller’s Vibin leans into a smooth, understated groove that lives up to its title, built on a steady rhythm and a relaxed, late-night atmosphere. There is an effortless flow to the track, where vocals and production move together without friction, creating a cohesive and easygoing feel. Nothing feels forced, instead it settles into its own space, letting subtle details and textures carry the momentum.

    Yannick Mueller keeps things minimal but effective, focusing on mood and consistency rather than big shifts, resulting in a track that feels warm, controlled, and quietly addictive.

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  • Listening Now : Mindy Gledhill – Hidden Pictures

    Mindy Gledhill’s Hidden Pictures unfolds with a quiet intimacy, drawing the listener into a space where reflection feels gentle rather than heavy. The arrangement is delicate and unobtrusive, allowing her voice to carry the emotional core with a soft clarity that feels deeply personal. There is a sense of looking inward throughout, of revisiting past moments with a newfound understanding, where even pain is reframed as something meaningful. Mindy Gledhill captures that balance beautifully, turning subtle melodies and thoughtful lyrics into something quietly profound, a piece that lingers not through intensity, but through honesty and warmth.

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  • Listening Now : Tim Bowman – Come With Me (Lets Take a Ride)

    Tim Bowman’s Come With Me (Lets Take a Ride) glides effortlessly, built on a smooth, melodic foundation that feels both refined and inviting. His guitar work takes center stage, warm and expressive, carrying the track with a sense of ease that never feels forced. There is a gentle groove underneath that keeps everything moving, but the real strength lies in the tone and phrasing, each note placed with intention.

    Tim Bowman leans into clarity and feel rather than complexity, creating a piece that feels timeless, relaxed, and perfectly suited for moments where you just let the music carry you.

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  • Listening Now : Carbon City Lights – Sky Blue

    Carbon City Lights’ Sky Blue unfolds with a calm, introspective tone that gradually opens into something more expansive and emotionally charged. The track leans on a strong melodic core, with Michael Venia’s falsetto adding a sense of vulnerability that feels genuine rather than overstated. There is a careful balance between restraint and release, the verses staying grounded while the chorus lifts into a more cinematic space. Subtle guitar textures and steady rhythms support that progression without overwhelming it.

    Sky Blue ultimately feels like a quiet reassurance, rooted in protection, memory, and the need to hold onto something pure.

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  • Delusions of April 2026 – Part 1

    Every Monday morning, Still in Rock kicks off the week with an article featuring a bunch of new releases. At the end of each month, I dedicate a playlist to the best of these articles (link). Don’t miss out and join Still in Rock on Facebook (here), WhatsApp (here), and Instagram (here). Cheers.
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    Aidmoozic – Weston-le-Clay
    LP, 27 February 2026
    [punk]
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    In one sentence: Nervous and fast, I love these dark, gritty sounds flirting with hardcore punk; welcome to the projects.

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    Swirls – Surge
    LP, À Tant Rêver Du Roi & Howlin Banana Records & Modulor, 6 March 2026
    [indie rock]
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    In one sentence: Perfectly controlled rhythms, sun-drenched guitars, Pavement-style phrasing; this is the kind of indie we love.


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    The Caries Company – Episodio Especia
    EP, Idiotapes & Prison Records, 19 March 2026
    [egg punk]
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    In one sentence: Spain has quickly become the world’s leading supplier of egg punk; should come in handy in these troubled geopolitical times.

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    Angine de Poitrine – Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
    Session, KEXP, 5 February 2026
    [microtonal math rock]
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  • PLAYLIST Still in Rock – March 2026

    (EN) Every month, Still in Rock publishes a playlist with the best of Monday’s Delusions articles. Here is the one for March 2026. // (FR) Chaque mois, Still in Rock sort une playlist avec le meilleur des articles Delusions publiés chaque lundi matin. Voici celle de mars 2026.

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  • Review LONG DISTANCE CALLING “Into the Void”

    First and foremost, words are a fundamentally rational means of expression. On their own, they rarely evoke deep emotions or feelings. Their true power unfolds when they are combined and even more so through articulation. It is the voice, the melody, and the dynamics of delivery that ultimately create emotional impact. With this in mind,… Continue Reading →