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Jack Harris escorts you through his panic attacks in “Real As Ever”
Jack Harris escorts you through his panic attacks in “Real As Ever”
With lyrics taken as if they were straight out of a personal journal entry and his steady, calm, almost monotomous vocals, Jack Harris has…
Toby M.S.
Oct 11
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ALL Eurovision 2024 Songs RANKED (After the show)
ALL Eurovision 2024 Songs RANKED (After the show)
If you didn’t follow it, Eurovision 2024 was a raging dumpster fire.
Toby M.S.
May 26
ALL Eurovision 2023 Songs RANKED (After the show)
ALL Eurovision 2023 Songs RANKED (After the show)
Originally published 27 May 2023
Toby M.S.
May 26
Kaiser Chiefs: “Jealousy” Single Review
Kaiser Chiefs: “Jealousy” Single Review
With its lack of effort and passion shown by the absence of a bridge and blank-slate self-insert lyrics, “Jealousy” gives a whole lot of no…
Toby M.S.
May 23
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Kula Shaker’s evolution has changed the band for the better
Kula Shaker’s evolution has changed the band for the better
Naturally, the psychedelic, raga rock style of K was recognized to be the “definitive sound” of Kula Shaker. Looking towards the future…
Toby M.S.
May 26
Crispian Mills stirs the winds that toss the sea in Kula Shaker’s “Hurricane Season”
Crispian Mills stirs the winds that toss the sea in Kula Shaker’s “Hurricane Season”
The confusing and often unexpected time signature changes of “Hurricane Season” seem spontaneous, but they move and thrash about with the…
Toby M.S.
May 23
Muse over unrequited love with Sam France in Foxygen’s “Shuggie”
Muse over unrequited love with Sam France in Foxygen’s “Shuggie”
For a man that was rejected, France sure is taking it well. But changes in tempo and time signatures reveal his true anguish.
Toby M.S.
Apr 23, 2020
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7 Reasons why I love (and hate) being an indie fan
7 Reasons why I love (and hate) being an indie fan
I LOVE indie music. But calling myself a fan can be both a blessing and a curse. Here are eight reasons why.
Toby M.S.
Mar 31, 2020
KALEO: Backbone Single Review
KALEO: Backbone Single Review
KALEO’s fourth single shows nothing to get excited over; just repetitive, out-of-place lyrics and a rushed progression.
Toby M.S.
May 21, 2020
Spotify’s shuffle feature is biased
Spotify’s shuffle feature is biased
As a person who likes to listen to the same songs on a continuous loop, I’ve noticed some patterns with my Spotify features.
Toby M.S.
Jun 12, 2020
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