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  • Listening Now : You and Me and You – Dotted Lines

    You and Me and You explore quiet emotional tension on Dotted Lines, an indie rock track that reflects on the fragile masks we sometimes wear to feel loved. Built on warm guitars and rich three-part harmonies, the song balances melodic brightness with a lingering sense of vulnerability. As the lyrics unfold, the realization slowly sinks in—the person someone fell for may have only been the version you tried to be. Dotted Lines captures that subtle ache of self-awareness, where honesty arrives a little too late but still manages to resonate deeply.

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  • Listening Now : Charm School – Scene Queen (feat. Sophia Reynolds)

    Charm School strike with sharp attitude on Scene Queen, a biting post punk cut that channels the spirit of classic kiss-off anthems. Driven by jagged guitars, restless rhythms, and a vocal delivery dripping with sarcasm, the track captures that delicious moment when frustration turns into fearless clarity. There’s a raw, no-wave edge to the sound—tense, confrontational, and unapologetically direct.

    As the second single from their EP Schadenfreude Ploy, Scene Queen proves Charm School thrive when they turn irritation into electrifying post-punk energy.

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  • Listening Now : New Constellations – Dandelion

    New Constellations glide between longing and brightness on Dandelion, a shimmering indie pop track built on buoyant synth textures and emotionally rich vocals. The Portland duo balance airy pop melodies with a reflective undercurrent, letting Harlee Case’s expressive voice carry both vulnerability and quiet strength. There’s a dreamlike quality running through the song—melancholic yet hopeful—like watching memories drift by on a summer breeze.

    Dandelion captures that delicate moment between holding on and letting go, offering another luminous glimpse into their upcoming album It Comes in Waves.

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  • Listening Now : poor rich – on the mend

    poor rich leans into vulnerability with on the mend, an intimate alt pop track that captures the fragile process of emotional recovery. Built on warm, minimal production and soft atmospheric textures, the song allows its raw vocals to carry the weight of reflection and quiet resilience. As the arrangement slowly opens up, a subtle sense of hope begins to emerge, turning personal exhaustion into something gently uplifting. on the mend feels like a quiet turning point—the moment when healing stops being an idea and starts becoming real.

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  • Listening Now : Def Nettle – Mohawk

    Def Nettle fire up Mohawk, a sharp-edged blend of post punk attitude, funky grooves, and new-wave color. Driven by wiry guitar riffs and a stomping rhythm section, the track moves with playful swagger while spoken-word and rap passages bounce off punchy choruses. There’s a sly humor running through the song too, poking fun at the commercialization of punk imagery while nodding to classic influences.

    Energetic, witty, and rhythmically infectious, Mohawk captures Def Nettle’s eclectic spirit—where nostalgia, satire, and dancefloor momentum collide in one irresistibly scrappy package.

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  • Listening Now : Past Model – Memory

    Past Model dive deeper into their shadowy aesthetic with Memory, a hypnotic dark wave track built on hazy guitars, pulsing synths, and a steady electronic heartbeat. The Austin-based twin duo crafts a cinematic atmosphere where melancholic melodies and ethereal vocals drift through layers of reverb and tension. There’s a nostalgic undercurrent running throughout, as if the song is chasing fragments of the past that refuse to settle.

    Both dreamy and brooding, Memory balances post-punk moodiness with modern dark wave textures, creating an immersive nocturnal soundscape that lingers long after the final note fades.

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  • Listening Now : Count The Clock and Leannie – So Dumb

    Count The Clock unveil a shimmering indie-pop moment with So Dumb, a melody-rich track built on dreamy textures and luminous vocal harmonies. Guided by Michael Coe’s playful songwriting and brought to life through Leannie’s bright, floating vocals, the song balances art-pop sophistication with an effortlessly catchy spirit. Subtle layers and delicate arrangements give the track a soft, almost nostalgic glow, where emotion and melody intertwine gracefully.

    So Dumb feels light yet intricately crafted—an inviting indie-pop gem that lingers long after its final note.

  • Listening Now : tinvìs – Other Lives

    tinvìs dives into introspection with Other Lives, a haunting indie rock piece that slowly unfolds from quiet vulnerability into emotional release. Built around brooding guitars, steady rhythms, and Joel Daniel’s reflective vocal delivery, the track wrestles with the cycles we seem destined to repeat. Subtle instrumental textures—including evocative horn lines—add depth to the atmosphere, giving the song a cinematic, late-night feel.

    Other Lives lingers in that fragile space between memory and realization, where reflection turns into catharsis.

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  • Listening Now : DIZRAPS – BALLiN

    DIZRAPS step in with BALLiN, a confident hip-hop banger driven by pounding drums, cinematic flair, and sharp rap delivery. The track carries that late-night, windows-down energy—where the beat hits hard and the verses ride it with effortless swagger. Built for movement and momentum, BALLiN feels like a statement piece: bold, focused, and unapologetically high-energy, the kind of track that instantly lifts the mood and keeps the adrenaline flowing.

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  • GENERATION RADIO – Take Two (Album Review)

    GENERATION RADIO, the semi-country/rock supergroup formed by Jay DeMarcus (Vocals, keyboards, and bass, from Rascal Flatts) and one of the great AOR voices of all time Jason Scheff (Lead vocals and bass, formerly of Chicago) follow up their acclaimed 2022 debut that also featured Journey’s Deen Castronovo with album number two, cleverly titled ‘Take Two’.   Unfortunately for these guys, Deen returned to Journey full-time, leaving them one vocalist short, but the drums have been capably filled by the amazing Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers).   The first part of the album follows the path of the debut, a sparkling mix of high-tech AOR and country tinged numbers. It is noticed that the pace has dropped somewhat – this is a slower and more ballad heavy record. There are only 2 cracking AOR tunes in the first 7.   Sadly things don’t get any better with the second half. A pointless trio of cover tunes (Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again, Chicago’s You’re The Inspiration and Kenny Loggins’  I’m Alright) waste the listeners time and would better be left for a live album perhaps.   That leaves the last two songs – both mid-tempo ballads again, one country, one AORish.   A major step back in quality from the excellent and still very enjoyable debut.
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