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The Evolution Of Commercial Christmas Songs With A Wish

It’s that time of year again, right? The moment we sideline the routine, shrug off the accolades and divagations, and surrender to the peppermint-scented frenzy. Because, oh my God, it’s almost Christmas! And if there’s one genre that’s managed to infiltrate our collective psyche and stick around like a boozy fruitcake, it’s the Christmas song. We’ve all heard them. Piped through shopping malls or wafting over the radio. Embedded in countless TV commercials for bargain blankets. But how did this […]

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Music Industry

2024’s Highest Earning Music Artists: TOP5 Of Triumphs and Trials

2024's Highest Earning Music Artists. A year that stands out as a lucrative odyssey for the most affluent artisans of the music scene. We're peering into the lives of these opulent orchestrators. Whose fortunes scale the octaves just as deftly as their tunes. Real money stories, right? Each artist spins records and gold, forging legacies that are as financially robust as they are melodically masterful. Navigating through their narratives, we see the archetype of the modern musical mogul. Part artist, […]

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Electronic

Hypnosis By Giardini Oort – A Break Free From Daily Patterns

Imagine sneaking out of your daily grind and stumbling into Giardini Oort studio in Ravenna. That place where the coffee’s probably too strong and the ambiance feels like a botanist’s lab collided with a synth museum. On December 12, 2024, this mad scientist of sound just dropped Hypnosis, a track that’s as much an escape hatch from the mundane as it is a musical experiment. And what's the secret here? Andy Para is the brains behind Giardini Oort, crafting sounds […]

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Pop

Dead Giveaway by colby! – An Insightful EP of Relational Realities

We live in the messy, chaotic network of human relationships. And in this world, it’s common for things to fall apart, laying bare the uncomfortable truths we’ve tried hard to ignore. This is the raw core of colby!'s debut EP, Dead Giveaway. A brutally honest exploration into the shallow waters of modern relationships. With tracks like Gone To Bed and Break Me Twice, plus two new singles, colby! hits the nail on the head. About something many of us hate […]

11/12/2024 70 5

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Christian Hip Hop

Held Together by Eric Cohen: A Tale of Survival and Grace

In the often cookie-cutter world of Christian Hip Hop, every other track can sound suspiciously like a gospel sermon with a backbeat. But Eric Cohen carves out a niche for himself, by bringing an earnest and unpretentious authenticity to the table. Not as a flawless jewel, but as a weathered rock sculpted by his challenges. His latest single, Held Together, it’s a lifeline thrown into the murky waters of his past addictions and despair. Your GPS for navigating the shadowy corners […]

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Pop

Closer With Sam Ostler: A Soundtrack for the Soul-Searchers

Closer - Sam Ostler's Emotional Odyssey Closer with Sam Ostler: where emotional pop gets a shot of raw, unfiltered truth. Ever heard a heart break in melody? Here's your soundtrack. Think shepherd's pie but with leeks, stirring the pot with tunes instead of a wooden spoon. Born in the Midlands with a heart tethered to Wales, Sam's 2023 was a blockbuster tour-de-force, opening for the likes of Gabrielle and making BBC Radio 2 his personal top chart playlist. Sam Ostler […]

09/12/2024 69 50

Alternative

Dom Okon’s Journey: From Instrumental Beats to Global Acclaim

Dom Okon has elbowed his way into a new musical territory with Just Dom. The album ditches his usual pop playbook for a raw, more seasoned sound. That proves he's not just playing in the kiddie pool anymore. Released in June 2024, Just Dom hit the ground running, snagging the top spot on the iTunes Alternative Singles Chart in South Africa. And also muscling its way into the ninth spot across all genres. Not too shabby for a day's work, […]

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The Mortal Prophets Fly Over The Laurel Canyon

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Alternative Rock

The Mortal Prophets: Fly Over Laurel Canyon

I am eager to invite you on a ride. The Mortal Prophets wants us to fly over the Laurel Canyon. This time, using a time machine crafted by the enigmatic John Beckmann and his band, The Mortal Prophets. They unveil Laurel Canyon: The Lost Sessions (1966-69), a daring excavation into the heart of rock's most psychedelic era. You may think that this is another retro-inspired shitty record. Wrong. This is real and raw full-blown resurrection of sounds. Those that once […]

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Pop

Claire Vandiver Brings Shy on Believing You

The world of music is ever changing. Yet clichés die hard and genuine surprises are rarer than a decent cup of coffee in a diner at 3 AM. Buckle up, it’s going to be an unforgettable ride. Claire Vandiver emerges from St. Augustine, FL, ready to breathe new life into the familiar landscape of sound. With her debut single, Shy on Believing You, Vandiver dives into the vast ocean of emotions, entangled in the art of saying goodbye to past […]

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