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Salem's Psychedelic Atmosphere


Salem
Salem by MATT TARKA is an evocative and genre-fluid listening experience, capturing the ease of indie rock while exploring the psychedelic influences of artists like The Velvet Underground. Standing on the shoulders of musical giants, they still put their own spin on the tonal palette. The acoustic guitar feels like a guiding light, defining the sound while also introducing us to a rhythmic component. It lays the foundation for the track and allows the other melodic aspects t


Sinking/Floating
Sinking/Floating MAIJAH is an alternative pop power pairing that works like strawberries and cream, delving into the duality of the human experience. As we go through change there are these moments of extreme highs and lows and sometimes the only difference between these states is the way we feel, as opposed to anything external. The nice thing about the poetic way the tracks are written is that they become deeply personal to MAIJAH while also being universal to many people’s
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Sonatina in C sharp Review
Sonatina in C sharp by RAYNALD GRENIER is a cinematic, classical piece with a definitive and tumultuous narrative told through simple piano playing. It opens with a simple yet beautiful piano part and goes through three distinct phases of evolution to deliver its story, much like a three-act structure in a film. Sponsored The beginning establishes the melody with beautiful trills and a solid rhythmic sway that forms a foundation for the runs to dance around. The song also
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Cinnamon Review
Maybe it is the holiday season or just good luck. Either way, we have been having a good run of happy tracks on MusicTaste. It is a...
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What do you get the girl who's got it all for Christmas Review
What do you get the girl who's got it all for Christmas by BRAVADO CARTEL is a classic Christmas anthem about love during the festive...
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Royal Space Dog Review
Norwegian Dream pop from the birthplace of the Vikings is an unexpected combination of words I didn’t expect to write today. When people...
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Unplanned Christmas
Unplanned Christmas by SUPER SAIYAN JAY is a tongue-in-cheek interpretation of traditional Christmas songs, revitalised with modern flair and lyrical dexterity. It shows off two confident hip-hop bangers. Jay takes the sounds of Christmas, for example, the bells ringing and staccato strings, molding them into more modern tracks, sonically and thematically. He turns traditionally Christmas-related phrases on their head, injecting hip-hop context and themes to shake up the ho
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Horizon Review
Horizon by 59 PERLEN is a dynamic take on minimalist EDM tracks. It utilises intertwining layers of synths to build this psychedelic and obscure sound with mechanical energy. The track has a long introduction, allowing the layers to come in gradually. Sponsored The first musical device is this pulsating, bouncy synth that takes hold of the composition from the beginning and never lets go. This style of slow production makes each instrumental piece feel like it has its own
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I Wish I Could Fly Review
I Wish I Could Fly by LA NEED MACHINE mixes its light and breezy atmosphere, created by layers of guitars and beautiful drumming, with a passionate message about nature and the future of our world. Sponsored The track opens with these passionate runs on the electric guitar, bolstered by other strings, which almost work as harmonies, emphasising the detail of the guitar’s delivery. Soon, this electric guitar dissolves into a subtle arpeggiated acoustic guitar, settling into
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Exils Review
Exils by CORINNE BOULAD captures the anxiety of feeling unsure about your place in your home or the world. The speaker wrestles with whether to leave or stay using a monotone delivery. This choice allows emotion to peek through in every lyric. The subdued delivery and emotionally fraught backing track reminded me of Fitter Happier by Radiohead, not just sonically but also thematically. Sponsored The foundations of the melody are these intertwining keyboard parts that swirl
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She Turns Review
She Turns by Santa Claws is a freeing rock song reminiscent of the nineties, imagining the positive effects of greater freedom and opportunity for women in our culture. “We imagine a woman who is more free, independent, happy, and proud.” It’s got a wonderful message. The joyous melodic execution helps to drive its themes home. Sponsored The track introduces us to its rhythm and melody quickly. It utilises a confident guitar trill that sets the tone for the other instrume
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Love Me Review
Love Me by JOSHUA is a seething dark pop track with a captivating mix of confidence and insecurity that defines its sound. I like the honesty of the vocals. There is a sense that the vocalist is pouring his heart into the lyrics. That connection between the lyrics and the delivery helps the track feel genuine and authentic. You get the impression that the vocalist deeply understands the themes. This understanding makes the delivery impactful throughout the high and low poin
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Santa's Takin' Over The Town Review
Santa's Takin' Over The Town by REHYA STEVENS is a fun mix of nostalgic and brand-new. It captures the flavour of the traditional Christmas tracks that defined many childhood Christmas experiences. However, she does so with a modern edge, putting her spin on the classic sound. Sponsored Opening up with Christmas Is Near, the track sets the tone with bells, a shiny timbre, and staccato strings. It builds up this palpable sense of anticipation for the holiday season. This trac
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Stifled Review
Stifled by OLLIE TWOHILL is a beautiful piece that tackles the complex subject of mental issues. Returning readers will know how I feel about tracks like this, but I think it is always important to state how crucial songs about trauma and growing from it are. These tracks are cathartic for the writer to create and also help others going through similar issues. Songs like this are a positive transfer of knowledge and life experience. It is beautiful to see music be a part
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