Archive: 2025

New York-based indie alt-folk singer-songwriter Amy Jay’s songs are like plastic knives — pliable, yet cutting. Throughout the 10 songs on her new album, MNEMONICS (PRE-SAVE), Jay proves she knows how to wield them tenaciously. Titled to represent the mnemonic devices she birthed while “writing my inner monologue” during and outside of therapy sessions, these […]

Four years have passed since T. Hardy Morris — former member of Dead Confederate and Diamond Rugs — released his last critically acclaimed solo album, The Digital Age of Rome. He didn’t rush into a follow-up, but instead took his time, carefully considering what he wanted to express. The result is Artificial Tears, a record […]

Sick of It All is a remarkable alumnus of the New York City hardcore movement for several reasons. One is the longevity they’ve enjoyed, touring up until the summer of 2024, when frontman Lou Koller announced his diagnosis with an esophageal tumor, and releasing fresh LPs up until 2018. Another reason, and possibly the most […]

Halestorm has spent the last sixteen years honing its unique brand of hard rock, combining metal heaviness with classic rock riffing, powerful vocals, and radio-friendly pop-rock melodies. After five albums and dozens of great songs, the Pennsylvania rockers return with their most ambitious album yet. Everest has all the hallmarks of a Halestorm album — […]

Achieve Work-Life Balance Without Quitting Your Job! Discover how to go from burnout to balance without changing jobs. Tips and strategies for a healthier work-life integration right here. Feeling burnt out but not keen on the idea of changing your job? You’re not alone. Many of us face the challenge of finding balance in our […]

Before you touch a single setting or obsess over analytics, there’s a question most creators never ask: Does your content sound like you—or like everyone else?   Think of your social presence as an instrument. You wouldn’t perform with a guitar that’s out of tune, yet that’s exactly what happens when we chase trends without refining […]

Breaking Down Everything You Need to Know About Satellite Internet for Gaming   Satellite Internet 101  When you’re deep into an online match—whether you’re storming a point in Overwatch or surviving a late-game circle in Fortnite—the last thing you want isn’t a sniper or a sweatiest-of-the-sweaty opponent. It’s lag. The real enemy is a bad connection. […]

The Sam Siefert Ensemble Project is a large ensemble from Innsbruck (Austria), including 11 musicians. The sound of the ensemble is a mixture of different vibes, colors, and emotions. In the texts of their music, they deal with respecting each other and celebrating the differences among all people. Individualistic improvisation should give every member the […]

Tuxis Giant formed in 2015, when frontperson Matt O’Connor (they/them) holed up in a Vermont cabin to record the band’s self-titled debut. In the 10 years since, Tuxis Giant has evolved into an ever-changing beast, welcoming a rotating cast of bandmates from Boston’s DIY music scene. And while the sound has expanded from Here Comes […]

Like John Prine and Jerry Jeff Walker before him, Hayes Carll has made a career out of blending mellow, infectious acoustic folk with sharp, often humorous portraits of everyday people. But on We’re Only Human, his 10th studio album, one of the first things you’ll notice is that Carll has turned that same wit inward, […]