Category: Music
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Boris’s Prayer: The Amplifier Worship Tour
A cloud of fog ascended over the murmuring crowd, obscuring the stage as band members Wata and Takeshi walked on. Low droning power chords emanated from Wata’s guitar, fostering a palpable sense of anticipation. The stage lights dimmed as lead singer Atuso walked on stage and the crowd fell silent, awaiting his next move. Atsuo…
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Rhythms And Reviews Double Feature: JRNY and Cool World
JRNY: Jordan Ward and Joony, hot off the successes of their respective 2023 releases (Forward in Ward’s case, and Memento in Joony’s), have come together to produce their newest collaboration EP, JRNY. With Ward citing Joony as a past creative inspiration, their evident chemistry works wonders on this project as they blend diverse hip-hop and…
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The State Of Pop: When The Bubble Pops
Part 1 of an AROUSE special series Does pop music really not hit the same? Or do you just miss being 13 years old? Nostalgia – the world’s greatest spice – enriches even the worst struggle meals. The sounds that permeate your formative years inform and develop the palate you’ll carry for the rest of…