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Universed – “Harvey”

Maru by Universed Consuming with its lush instrumental electronic sound, Maru is a lovely EP from Universed, the Los Angeles-based project of Cristina Lord. “Harvey” is enjoyably representative, its nocturnal keys gradually evolving amidst spacey rhythms with hypnotic allure. “Milk Man” also stands out with its sporadic vocal pants and tempo shifts amidst the lush […]

Kevin Atwater – “ashes”

“ashes” is a stirring folk track from NYC-based artist Kevin Atwater, via their debut EP, retriever. A gentle rush of acoustics complement vulnerable lyrics to start: “I want to be cool, I want everyone to look at me the way they look at you.” The beginning lyrical disposition of adoration develops into more of a […]

Tamba Tongu – Get Well Soon

Release Info/credits Lyrics (Performed, Written): Tamba Tongu Production: TaylorMadeBeatz Mixing & Recording: Dominic Egger, Leo Seewald (Lakewood Studio) Mastering: Dario Kostinger FOLLOW ON: INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | WEBSITE

Fana Hues: “Hues” EP Review

Although Hues was released in December of 2020, it was a project I recently revisited with fresh ears. Subsequently, I felt called to write about it. I felt “called,” in part, as an act of defiance against the collective obsession with “newness,” and partly out of sheer guilt and shame for not having written about […]