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‘Highland Mist’: Martin Lloyd Howard Paints the Scottish Highlands in Sound

It’s the sort of instrumental that calls for not only being heard but also imagined.…

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Rebuilding the Familiar: Neil C. Young Trio Transforms Three Classics on ReWorks Vol. 3

Neil C. Young Trio’s ReWorks Vol. 3 is the kind of release that immediately challenges…

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A Timeless Cry for Compassion: Cheryl Craigie Reimagines ‘What’s Going On’

Cheryl Craigie’s “What’s Going On” bears the delicate responsibility of revisiting a song already etched…

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Traes His Traxx Turns Genre Confusion Into Creative Freedom on Do You Even Lo-Fi and Chill Bro?

There’s something oddly compelling about an album called Do You Even Lo Fi and Chill…

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When the Chorus Hides the Truth: Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends Deliver Brilliant Irony on “Sing-Along Songs (Album Version)”

The wonderfully deceptive “Sing-Along Songs (Album Version)” by Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends. On…

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Ana Pê’s Músicas para Brincar, Ventar e Voar! Is a Joyful Celebration of Childhood, Empathy, and Imagination

Too often music for children is dismissed as nothing more than a bright distraction to…

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Surfing Is a Waiting Game: Naoko Hiranuma’s Beautiful Ode to Patience, Trust, and Life’s Perfect Timing

In “Surfing Is a Waiting Game,” Naoko Hiranuma gives us a gentle, low-key reminder that…

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Cruel Ploy’s FEAR Is a Powerful Alternative Rock Journey Through Anxiety and Hope

Cruel Ploy’s latest EP is appropriately titled "Fear," as it hints at more than just…

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Caro Martínez’s “MIRAHAE” Is a Beautiful Celebration of Love, Hope, and Loyalty

It is difficult to imagine a more heartfelt introduction to the musical odyssey of Caro…

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DONELLI A.I. ENSEMBLE’s Previsioni del tempo incerto Is a Stunning Soundtrack for Uncertain Times

Few albums have captured the uncertainty of everyday life with so much imagination and musical…

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Magdi Aboul-Kheir’s Yesterday’s Future Is a Brilliant Retro-Futuristic Synth Odyssey

Magdi Aboul-Kheir’s “Yesterday’s Future” is a love letter to the future imagined by previous generations:…

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Moose Wrench’s “Dead Stars” Is a Psychedelic Trip Worth Taking

Moose Wrench’s “Dead Stars” doesn’t ease us into its weird, colorful world but throws us…

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OpCritical’s “Parachute” Soars as a Powerful Anthem for Freedom and Hope

OpCritical's "Parachute" comes with far more on its mind than delivering a memorable rock anthem.…

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CATLEA’s “Someone’s Got To” Is a Heartfelt Anthem of Recovery and Self-Love

CATLEA’s Someone’s Got To is the sort of tune that doesn’t have to shout for…

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CMD.EXE’s Red Giant Protocol: A Monumental Sci-Fi Concept Album That Reaches for the Stars

CMD.EXE has never been one for creating passive listening experiences, and “Red Giant Protocol” cements…

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