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All Under Heaven; Collider EP
The Multi-Talented group All Under Heaven (New Jersey) released their first EP; Collider in 2021 under Sunday Drive Records. Within the EP’s emotional intensity; Collider pulled me in almost effortlessly – I did not have to finish half of the first track ‘Desperately Seeking Answers’ to have myself invested in the further progression of All…
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Ridgeway; Alex Ybarra
Ridgeway (Orange County, California) released their latest LP Marlo in August of 2021, bringing us gently-made tracks to delightfully cry and smile to (simultaneously). After obsessively refreshing myself with the entire Spotify discography of Ridgeway, each release bombarded me with vivid imagery – making me feel as if I was actually going through the scenarios…
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Diva Bleach ‘No Fun’ Review
The self-proclaimed “sparkly pop rock band”; Diva Bleach has emerged out of Phoenix, Arizona with the exciting release of their EP No Fun. The all-girl group delivers energetic tracks that are unapologetically served with a radiating Y2K-Girly aesthetic. The girls grew up listening to artists like Avril Lavigne and Miley Cyrus – then continued onto…
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Troubled Minds; “Like I Used To Be” Single Release
Troubled Minds from Phoenix, Arizona has blessed us with a new track to jam to; a promised feel-good tune that will make you confident in giving your routine-playlist a new song. The release of ; “Like I Used To Be” will present to you the perfect blend of Midwest Emo and Pop Punk, while also…
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Common Sage; Julian Rosen
Julian Rosen (Vocalist/Guitarist) graciously accepted my inquiry for an interview discussing background and Common Sages‘ latest release; “It Lives and It Breathes”. Julian started dabbling in music and keeps pursuing music simply because he has always wanted to. Julian’s first performance entailed absolutely crushing his middle school talent-show with the song; ‘M+Ms’ by Blink-182. “When…
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Doused “Murmur” Release – With Mike Wolfe
After stumbling upon the single release of “Strawberry Blonde”, I was immediately committed to dipping further into the ambient sounds of Doused – leading me to listen to the entirety of their latest album Murmur straight-through without hesitation. Front-to-back, Murmur made me feel as if I were being drawn into a dream-like state between the…
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Knifeplay;’Hurt Someone’ Release With TJ Strohmer
After reaching out, I was given the pleasure of having a chat with TJ Strohmer of the Philidelphia-based band; Knifeplay about their latest release; ‘Hurt Someone’. TJ is the writer behind the mysterious lyricism you will find within ‘Hurt Someone’, and prior tracks. ‘Hurt Someone’ in it’s “vagueness” caught my attention within the concept that…
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Northern Weather; “North River Road” Release
Northern Weather is a Midwest Emo/Punk band based out of Akron, Ohio. A tight-knit mix of laid-back, funny dude’s who respectfully enjoy creating and performing music. Discovering them takes me back to listening to 90’s Punk/Emo for the first time, a rush I shamelessly chase. Still, Northern Weather has their own, fresh sound. They keep…
Behind The Midwest Scene
Punk Rock & Chill
Behind The Midwest Scene 