Ant Thomaz’s ‘Gaia’ Is a Warm Embrace of Rhythmic Reflection
Ant Thomaz reminds us of where warmth comes from in his solo album, GAIA—the authentic, real-time, in-person human relationship.
Alyssa Charpentier
Alyssa Charpentier is an accolade-winning novelist and freelance essayist whose fantasy novella, A MAIDEN'S WISH, received a critical recommendation from Kirkus Reviews. She has written for publications such as Film East, Today's Christian Living Magazine, and Go World Travel Magazine, examining music, film, and popular culture through an inspired, depth-seeking lens.
Keith Carne’s “Totally Liminal” Takes Us to the Beautiful In-Between
Keith Carne offers a laidback glide through smooth vocals and buoyant electronic horns with its protagonist recognising the strange beauty of his current stage.
ROREY Offers a Glimpse Into Resolving Heartache
ROREY pulls back the curtain on the vulnerable evolution of heartbreak in “Dying Fire”, her ethereal new dream pop single.
10 Synthwave and Ambient Songs for Swimming
Paired with the proper music—synthwave and ambient electronic tracks—our next visit to the pool can transcend exercise into a meditative reconnection with embodiment.
‘The Midnight: Shadows’ Renders Nostalgia’s Dangers in Neon
In their music and now their graphic novel, The Midnight: Shadows, this synthwave duo weaves a distinct emotional identity around the narcotic effects of nostalgia.
Kula Shaker’s Crispian Mills Discusses the Creative Life
From physical media to ruminations on consciousness and what everyone is ultimately after, Crispian Mills answers questions like “Who are Kula Shaker?”
Gorillaz’s ‘The Mountain’ Is a Shining Ode to Life and Loss
On The Mountain, Gorillaz render the cinema of life, with its frankness and earnest-heartedness, as naturally as anything they’ve created.
Shinedown’s ‘Rock the Country’ Controversy Proves Nothing Is Safe from Politics
Years of kindness and calls for unity from a band like Shinedown, whose very name implies radiant light, warrant a thoughtful, rather than reactive, pause.
Col Gerrard’s Debut Grasps for Clarity Amidst Miscommunication
Col Gerrard rejuvenates 1990s and early 2000s pop-rock on his debut album, and the London-based musician muses tenderly on the mishaps of a love-filled life.
Some Criticism About Criticism
Criticism done well is not antithetical to compassion; the two are closely interlinked as an act of kindness that prevents delusion and leading others astray.
Kula Shaker Rally the Poets of Light on ‘Wormslayer’
Kula Shaker’s Wormslayer is for the seeker, the adventurer, and the soul who longs for liberty—all while soundtracking their journey to an epic musical mirror.
Mothra Is Luminous as an Icon of Soft Power and Femininity
Whether defending her eggs, the Earth, or the people and kaiju she values, Mothra has consistently demonstrated caregiving instincts that finally have a lucid source in her feminine creator, Ajigo.