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Muse predict the future in "Simulation Theory" concert film

Muse predict the future in “Simulation Theory” concert film

NOTE: This review of “Muse – Simulation Theory” contains spoilers. Read with caution.

Muse are known for elaborate narratives and out-of-this-world concert experiences, which have consistently grown more theatrical with each album release. So, it’s no surprise that their latest concert film, Simulation Theory, goes above and beyond to tell the correlating album’s story in a surprising way.

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7 New Drops For Your Weekend

7 New Drops For Your Weekend

New music Friday is our favorite day of the week. With so many albums out there, we don’t possibly have time to review them all. But here are some of our favorite releases from August 21 to take you into your weekend.

The Killers – Imploding the Mirage

Imploding the Mirageis filled with the throbbing guitars and…

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REVIEW: "i'm gonna tell my therapist on you" by Pinkshift

REVIEW: “i’m gonna tell my therapist on you” by Pinkshift

A lot of music videos have been released during the pandemic, though none have been as brutally honest as this homemade video from Pinkshift.

“i’m gonna tell my therapist on you” is a whole mood in and of itself. It’s angsty, blending grunge and pop-punk with emotional vulnerability. Regardless of the listener’s background…

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REVIEW: “morning” by Ted When

REVIEW: “morning” by Ted When

Side-projects can be a wonderful way of seeking growth on one’s own terms, outside of our regular structure. That’s exactly what Ted When did with his ep morning, released earlier this month. Morning was created and produced in When’s home, where he tried to find his individual sound outside of the bands and artists he worked with.

Driven by percussion and supported by airy synths, I couldn’t…

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REVIEW: “Breaking My Bones” by Friday Pilots Club

REVIEW: “Breaking My Bones” by @fridaypilots

Friday Pilots Club are teasing at a new EP with “Breaking My Bones,” a rhythmic alternative jam that’s smooth as silk.

“Breaking My Bones” draws elements from several different genres, giving it a smooth sound and edge over other bands in its genres. Lead singer Caleb Hiltunen has a deep, rich voice that lures you in while…

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REVIEW: "M180" from Mint

REVIEW: “M180” from Mint

English rockers Mint have a rather unique blend of indie inspired melodies, heavy instrumentals, and light humor set against a backdrop of more serious topics. M180, released on July 4, displays their talents well while diving into a variety of topics.

With three-tracks, M180provides anthems for teenagers coming of age and for trying to fix the sorry state of the world. Mint delivers an EP…

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Badflower Announce New Song “30” Premiering This Friday

Badflower Announce New Song “30” Premiering This Friday

Members of alternative modern rockband Badflower are celebrating their upcoming birthdays with a gift to their fans – a brand new single, aptly titled “30.”

Released on lead singer Josh Katz birthday, the song will be released on streaming platforms this Friday, July 17. The song will also be played live at Badflower’s benefit livestream show on July 18, titled S.H.I.T. (So Happy I’m Thirty)…

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6 Friday Finds - August 30

6 Friday Finds – August 30

Labor Day weekend started early on Friday with some fresh releases. As summer winds down to its end, these releases are keeping things hot on this New Music Friday. Plenty of new music was released, but here are our favorite songs and albums from August 30.

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1. “Thanks, I Hate It” by Simple Creatures

https://open.spotify.com/album/5maB3BSB7Lo0ykXq0ihbS…

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REVIEW: "Cold Coffee and Half Smoked Cigarettes" by Twisted Oak

REVIEW: “Cold Coffee and Half Smoked Cigarettes” by Twisted Oak

The title of this five-song album strikes a chord and creates a visual almost immediately. Cold Coffee and Half Smoked Cigarettes is a coffee house acoustic EP with somber lyrics and soft melodies.

  The lyrics are very interpersonal, directed towards a specific thing or person. Twisted Oak creative Mat Batory said that the album is about moving on from one vice to the next, which is where the…

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REVIEW: "Colors of Noise" by Max Lee

REVIEW: “Colors of Noise” by Max Lee

This summer release from Max Lee takes an unorthodox spin on rock. In a way, you could argue that he combines every rock genre into one.

Colors of Noise opens up into “finder’s keeper,” a song that combines about five different rock elements into one. Throughout the album, Lee appears to channel Linkin Park, Mutemath, and many other rock bands in an attempt to find his own sound.

By combining…

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Review: "Singing You This Song" by LeeSun

Review: “Singing You This Song” by LeeSun

Singing You This Song is the latest song by UK songwriter and musician LeeSun. With 13 tracks, Singing You This Song is a combination of bright poppy coffee house acoustic and indie folk music.

The new album from LeeSun features catchy melodies and vulnerable vocals that bring you into the album. Stand out songs include “Mother Dear,” with it’s sweet and somber sound.

While the album is filled…

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REVIEW: "Fields Amaze (and other strange music)" by Patrick Grant

REVIEW: “Fields Amaze (and other strange music)” by Patrick Grant

Originally released in 1997, Fields Amaze was a compilation of composer Patrick Grant’s various works and abilities. Now newly remastered, Fields Amaze (and other strange music) is even more vibrant and varied.

Different states of being are all encompassed within the songs of this album. Instrumentals clash and combine together in “Keeping Still” to generate adrenaline. Odd melodies flow through…

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Review: "Endeavor" by Elza

Review: “Endeavor” by Elza

Smooth, soft instrumentals pull you into Elza’s second-single, “Endeavor.” The track is off of Elza’s new album, Nothing’s Wrong, available now.

The song is somber, growing over the course of four and a half minutes. Comforting synths are combined with acoustic melodies to ease you through the slightly melancholy song. The main focus of the song however is the vocals from Elza.

Elza sings with…

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Redefining the female rockstar

Willow Hawks of the Sonder Bombs makes her debut as the first Modern Female Rockstar after the #MeToo movement.

Just a day before her band’s debut album drops on Oct. 12, the Sonder Bombs frontwoman Willow Hawks talks with Music Unlabeled about her inspirations.

“I think that Hayley Williams was the first time that I saw another girl just owning the stage and being a badass and a role model for young women,” Hawks says, citing the Paramore vocalist as a personal inspiration if not a musical one.

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Recent Release: "Home" by morgxn ft. WALK THE MOON

Recent Release: “Home” by morgxn ft. WALK THE MOON

Morgxn released a new version of his hit song “Home,” featuring WALK THE MOON. The song is off his latest album release, Vital out now via wxnderlost records.

With its fusion of genres, the album version of “Home” gets the audience’s blood pumping. That’s exactly what happened when morgxn played the song at Lollapalooza with WALK THE MOON, except tenfold.

After the warm reception, the two decided…

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Homesafe release new video for "Suit and Ties"

Homesafe release new video for “Suit and Ties”

Homesafe are tied up in their brand new video for “Suit and Ties,” from heir debut album One, out now via Pure Noise Records. The band tries to escape an abandoned building in the music video, singing about paranoia as they chase down who captured them.

The Illinois band is currently touring with State Champs with plans to support All Get Out in November. The band released music independently…

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Review: "Title" by the Sonder Bombs

The song is a female anthem with lyrics that will resonate with its female audience and make certain males uncomfortable. Frontwoman Willow Hawks sings with intimate strength, calling out misogyny in the music industry today. Read More on "Title" from the Sonder Bombs.

The Sonder Bombs have signed to Take This To Heart Records and dropped their first single, “Title” off their upcoming album Modern Female Rockstar.

The song is a female anthem with lyrics that will resonate with its female audience and make certain males uncomfortable. Frontwoman Willow Hawks sings with intimate strength, calling out misogyny in the music industry today.

The song hits the ground…

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