Year: 2025
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Live Energy and Emotion in Sarah Durbin’s “Personal Jesus”
Sarah Durbin is an independent artist who currently lives and works in the Chicago and Champaign–Urbana areas. In my opinion, the singer’s cover of “Personal Jesus” (Depeche Mode) turned out to be very successful. Sarah reimagines the iconic track by incorporating the rhythms of modern alternative rock, relying on the sound of a full band…
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Music Without a Safety Net: “Down” – a Stage-Ready Hybrid with a Gospel Soul by Eli Haldet
Eli Halden offers, for saying goodbye to the old year, his new song “Down” – a hybrid that is instantly ready for the stage. Listeners are in for indie pop crossed with a funky groove and a fiery gospel-blues soul. This is one of his most emotionally direct releases. The track begins with gripping bass…
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Ten Christmas Stories from People Who Haven’t Forgotten How to Believe: An Interview with JD Days
British artist James and his collective JD Days created a short film for every song on their new album. The result lands somewhere between Pixar and your childhood memories of Christmas—back when it wasn’t just another obligation. Come late November, musicians typically fall into two camps. The first churn out Christmas albums—quickly, cynically, for streaming…
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“Au Creux De Ma Main”: Tennin Holds Paris in the Curve of Her Palm
In Paris, they stopped believing in bohemia long ago – at least in the kind that fits into postcards with Montmartre and Café “Les Deux Magots”. It hides in studios beyond Périphérique, records tracks on coffee-stained laptops, absorbs the influence of the entire world and gives back something that’s impossible to tie to one place…
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Cherry Makes Waves and her “Home By Eleven”: Music On a Whole New Level
Rare – because it’s hard to meet such ones these days. Interesting – because from the first minute you realize: before you is an artist whose creative energy is boiling. Agree, meeting such musicians is always inspiring. They remind us that even in the familiar, where it would seem everything has already been explored, there…
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When a Legend Becomes a Parable: JAMES BKS and his take on Milli Vanilli
French-Cameroonian artist, producer, and creative all-rounder JAMES BKS releases the key track “MILLI VANITY” from his new EP. Together with the remix recorded with Fab Morvan, the song reinterprets the legend of Milli Vanilli – not as a scandal, but as a story of hope, redemption, and the search for authenticity. It is a tale of fame…
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Elderbrook Reimagines a Classic: “Bette Davis Eyes” Gets an Emotional Twist
I think many people are familiar with the name Elderbrook – a Grammy and Ivor Novello-nominated artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter known for his emotional, multi-genre sound. After the hit “Cola” (together with CamelPhat) that made waves in 2017, he released three critically acclaimed albums. His collaborations include artists such as Diplo, Black Coffee, Vintage…
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Modern Pop and a Touch of Madness: Listen to “Crazy” by WALKING ILLUSION
This week we recommend turning on the track “Crazy” performed by WALKING ILLUSION – modern pop with a soft, measured groove. The vocalist Audrey Bouchard envelops with her warm, soulful voice, while the rounded bass and subtle electronic details convey a cozy, velvety night atmosphere. “Crazy” reminds of those rare moments when you can let…
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Rivertown Mix Country Charm and Pop Energy in “Like You”
The city of Maple Ridge in British Columbia is exactly the place where life is in full swing: festivals, street markets, open-air concerts. The atmosphere here invites you to take walks, meet new people, and discover new music. For example, with the duo Rivertown – this is Jennifer Carswell and Eddie Krajsek, who skillfully weave…
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The Emotional Power of Jenna Louise’s “Look at Us Now”
I suggest getting to know Jenna Louise. A singer and songwriter from the northeast of England, she captivates with her music and vocal range. Since 2018, she has been sharing her stories through songs and has gained attention from BBC Introducing, Valley FM in Australia, and fans around the world. I want to draw your…
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