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5 Music Videos That Prove We Don't Need Generative AI in Art
Features Evan L 2/19/26 Features Evan L 2/19/26

5 Music Videos That Prove We Don't Need Generative AI in Art

Music videos are human-made and should always stay that way. Here are 5 recent ones I’ve loved.

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25 Standout Songs From 2025
Exclusives Evan L 2/10/26 Exclusives Evan L 2/10/26

25 Standout Songs From 2025

25 Songs that made 2025 a little bit more bearable.

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Interview: A Conversation with RJTempo (Session Writing, Drum Solos, and More)
Exclusives Evan L 1/11/26 Exclusives Evan L 1/11/26

Interview: A Conversation with RJTempo (Session Writing, Drum Solos, and More)

An interview with Ryan Thieke of RJTempo where we discuss his session writing, the beginnings of his channel, drum solos and more!

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Review | Daniel Chrazel - liminal spaces
Reviews Evan L 12/16/25 Reviews Evan L 12/16/25

Review | Daniel Chrazel - liminal spaces

Daniel Chrazel’s liminal spaces is yet another wonderful rendition of intimate, distinct ambient jazz for meditative listening.

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Buy First, Stream Later: A Better Alternative
Exclusives Evan L 12/5/25 Exclusives Evan L 12/5/25

Buy First, Stream Later: A Better Alternative

As more artists and listeners leave Spotify, I offer some insight into how we can support artists directly and why audiences should do so now more than ever.

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Review | Project: Heavensent - 4940 Days
Reviews Evan L 11/12/25 Reviews Evan L 11/12/25

Review | Project: Heavensent - 4940 Days

Project: Heavensent’s new album is a post-hardcore meets emo bash that explores an ending of love, but also how it can be found again.

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BRUIT ≤ on KEXP Live is Essential Listening
Burning Thoughts Evan L 11/6/25 Burning Thoughts Evan L 11/6/25

BRUIT ≤ on KEXP Live is Essential Listening

Some of the best music you’ll find this year and it isn’t on Spotify.

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Review | Coastlands - Coastlands
Reviews Evan L 10/15/25 Reviews Evan L 10/15/25

Review | Coastlands - Coastlands

Coastlands’ self-titled record is yet again new territory for the band, and perhaps their most authentic music released to date.

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Release Roundup: October 10, 2025
Features Evan L 10/10/25 Features Evan L 10/10/25

Release Roundup: October 10, 2025

Featuring: Coastlands, Dust, Project: Heavensent, Bvdub, R.A.P. Ferriera, and Tigran Hamasyan.

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Interview | Exploring 4940 Days with Adam Kluga of Project: Heavensent
Exclusives Evan L 10/7/25 Exclusives Evan L 10/7/25

Interview | Exploring 4940 Days with Adam Kluga of Project: Heavensent

Interview with Adam Kluga of Project: Heavensent discussing their new album 4940 Days, catharsis, and their decades-long career as a musician and artist.

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Review | Mumrunner - Yearning Hearts
Reviews Evan L 9/24/25 Reviews Evan L 9/24/25

Review | Mumrunner - Yearning Hearts

Mumrunner’s second full-length Yearning Hearts is another wonderful shoegaze release from the band.

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Nala Sinephro’s Ambient Jazz Is Essential Listening
Burning Thoughts Evan L 9/22/25 Burning Thoughts Evan L 9/22/25

Nala Sinephro’s Ambient Jazz Is Essential Listening

Nala Sinephro’s discography of ambient jazz is more than worth a listen, and both records are a masterclass in experimental music.

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Let’s Talk Lyrics | That Funny Feeling
Features Evan L 9/17/25 Features Evan L 9/17/25

Let’s Talk Lyrics | That Funny Feeling

Talking about the insightful lyrics from La Dispute, The World Is, and Bo Burnham.

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Review | Van Wheel Gone
Reviews Evan L 9/10/25 Reviews Evan L 9/10/25

Review | Van Wheel Gone

Van Wheel Gone is an indie adventure platformer game created by Zhengyu Ye, and made for those experiencing loss.

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Dreams and Premonitions in Weapons and Final Destination: Bloodlines | Who’s in Control?
Exclusives Evan L 9/6/25 Exclusives Evan L 9/6/25

Dreams and Premonitions in Weapons and Final Destination: Bloodlines | Who’s in Control?

Connecting the threads of Weapons and Final Destination: Bloodlines through the character’s dreams and premonitions of what’s yet to come.

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Review | Slow Crush - Thirst
Reviews Evan L 9/3/25 Reviews Evan L 9/3/25

Review | Slow Crush - Thirst

Belgium’s heavy shoegazers Slow Crush are back with their third album Thirst, showcasing their heaviest and most introspective songs yet.

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Review | she’s green - Chrysalis
Reviews Evan L 8/30/25 Reviews Evan L 8/30/25

Review | she’s green - Chrysalis

Chrysalis by she’s green is a blissful reminder to step outside of yourself for a moment to enjoy the world around you.

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I’m Happy that Earl is Happy
Burning Thoughts Evan L 8/25/25 Burning Thoughts Evan L 8/25/25

I’m Happy that Earl is Happy

All of my favorite rappers are dads now

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There is a Crack in the Sky
Burning Thoughts Evan L 8/22/25 Burning Thoughts Evan L 8/22/25

There is a Crack in the Sky

An essay on the incalculable loss of Brent Hinds. Thank you for everything, Brent.

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Review | Good Teal - Good Teal
Reviews Evan L 8/20/25 Reviews Evan L 8/20/25

Review | Good Teal - Good Teal

Good Teal just dropped an impressive debut self-titled release, a post-hardcore powerhouse that will be sure to end up amongst my favorites of the year.

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