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Opinion
Sharp takes, cultural notes, and the records still rattling around in our heads.
Vol. 06 / Opinion
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Pick Up Goliath’s “Empire of Circuits” Builds a Crushing Hymn to Control and Rebellion
“Empire of Circuits” is a cathedral of noise, a mechanical hymn to submission, rebellion, and the ghosts of autonomy. It feels less like just a song and more like a warning carved in distortion. Pick Up Goliath transforms the narrative into pure sonic architecture: intricate, punishing, and emotionally devastating. It’s a confrontation with control itself,…
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(Corporate) Punk In The Park: Portland festival review
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A quietly devastating pop ballad about living with emotional exhaustion: “Maybe I’m Not Okay” by Mending Stars
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A bold return marked by vulnerability and pop perfection: “Tired of Fixing a Broken Heart” by Mathea-Mari
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A gritty Americana-blues anthem and the perfect soundtrack to the “What You Sippin’ On” tour: “Rebel Soul” by Thompson Newkirk
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2LOT and Aloe Blacc release an empowering and uplifting single “Immortal”
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Alt-prog rock gets personal and powerful in a turbulent grief anthem: “Raise The Dead” by DEXTERITY