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“A glimpse of hope in times of war”

I have always defended that art is inherently political. From the simplest love song to the most complex science fiction book, every piece of art has an impactful message to share with the world, even if the messaging is unintentional. This is the reason why I tend to stay away from “apolitical” or “centrist” artists, who refuse to make their values public. So, when this album was announced, you can already imagine how ... read more

“A slow dance through Mori’s mind”

Back when I reviewed Titanic’s Hagen, I mentioned my past disdain for music in my native language and how I purely listened to English-speaking artists. Thankfully, I finally learned to appreciate music in Spanish and completely fell in love with it. I have also become obsessed with some national artists like Rusowsky, Ralphie Choo, Amore or, more recently, Mori. Before Friday, the only Mori songs I had listened to were collaborations, ... read more

“What getting caught by storm sounds like”

I first listened to Injury Reserve back in 2024. My introduction to their music was By The Time I Get To Phoenix, their last album as Injury Reserve (and their last project until My Ghosts Go Ghost). I was immediately blown away listening to that record, I had never listened to anything like it prior to that moment. Ever since that day almost a year and a half ago, I’ve been waiting for the first By Storm album. The singles were ... read more

“Staying tuned to Hyperlove FM”

I’ve been listening to Mika all my life. In fact, I’ve probably heard his voice before I heard the voice of some family members. While most Americans only know him as the guy who sings a couple of TikTok songs, he’s always been the soundtrack of my life. Even in the darkest days, his high notes and cheerful melodies are able to bring a smile back to my face. And I’m completely sure this is a shared experience for many people ... read more