Category: Albums // Singles
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Sqwerv’s Hors d’Oeuvres, Part 3: The Final Course in a Musical Feast
From the moment I discovered Sqwerv, which wasn’t all that long ago, their music tingled my soul with excitement. Jammy indie rock rife with elements of psychedelia. Totally tubular, brah! The band has been together since around 2017, although recently they’ve redesigned how they capture their unique sounds through their home based studio. Change is…
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Sqwerv’s Hors d’Oeuvres, Part 2: A Delectable Second Serving
I enjoy thinking of music like morsels of sustenance. Bodies need vitamins and minerals to sustain, as do spirits require nutrients for growth, literally and metaphorically speaking. This reminds me of a quote from Greek philosopher, Plato. “Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul.” Very true, boss. Alternatively, music…
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Sleepless Nights: Embrace ‘Insomnia’ on the Dance Floor
I’m no stranger to the condition of insomnia. I’m a bit of a night bear. Were you expecting owl? What a hoot. My mind constantly brims with thoughts and ideas, spectral and otherworldly, distracting me from sleep I dearly adore. It can be difficult to shut these processes down. Rest and recuperation are a lovely…
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Bend to the Light: Rinzen’s Sensational Storytelling
Musicians and producers imbue emotive messages into their harmonies. When their creations touch my ears, my mind conjures images of meanings. One of the beautiful byproducts of song is the myriad of ways it affects listeners of differing walks of life. It reminds me of a quote from legendary, multi-faceted composer and producer, Roy Ayers.…
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Sqwerv’s Hors D’oeuvres, Part 1: A Tasty Sampler
Finding and listening to new music, however it comes my way, is one of life’s treasures as much as a leisurely stroll through the natural serenity of Earth’s splendor. English poet William Cowper famously said in his 1785 poem, ‘The Task’, “Variety is the spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” Through this…
