Category: Reviews
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‘DO YOU’: Felix Raphael Ennobles Dialog about Mental Health with his New Album
Our minds are our greatest gift. It is the control center responsible for everything we do; how we think, what we perceive and consider, and ultimately how we act. Having a healthy mind grants us limitless capacity to enjoy happy lives. When our minds succumb to dark and intruding thoughts, oftentimes from exhaustion, stress, and…
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15 Years in the Making: Charlotte De Witte’s Eponymous Album
In the world of techno, Charlotte De Witte is one-of-a-kind. The Belgian born DJ and producer tantalizes audiences with her fast and frenetic style. High octane is one way to describe her offerings, whilst another is to confidently state her soundscapes are guaranteed to challenge one’s endurance. Minimal and dark techno vibrations course through the…
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Just In Time for Halloween: Das Mörtal’s Dark Synthwave Origins
I have a taste for darker rhythms. The way I generally describe my audio proclivities is, “I like music that has some teeth.” Sounds that are a bit heavier by design, carrying weight and meaning beyond mere pretty melodies. Like a producer is searching the deepest corners of their soul’s abyssal chasms for inspiration to…
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Terrific Two’s: Celebrating Pursuit of the Happier Self
“To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Today, I celebrate vision and endurance. Perseverance. The ability to suffer gracefully, all the while continuing…
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Astrality Continues Upwards Ascent With His Latest Remix of Tommy Down’s ‘Mrs Blue’
Astrality, aka Daniele Cataneo, has carved out his own niche in the sphere of electronic music thanks to his penchant for blending genres like techno, house, and pop. The music he creates is deeply personal and reflects a plethora of inspiration from artists like Daft Punk, Disclosure, John Lee Hooker, and Jamiroquai to name a…
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Speaking with Sonnee: Warmth Through SOLAA and his Innershy EP
On June 13, 2025, Sonnee, aka Charlie Mannion, released his newest EP titled Innershy. Containing three tracks, it reflects Sonnee’s penchant for producing emotionally charged dance rhythms. Joining “Heartfalls” (feat Khazali) and “Pollen” is Sonnee’s newest release, “u+i”, a delightful tune that speaks to the restful moments in between misty evenings and eventide echoes. This…
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Movement 2025: Celebrating More Than Just Techno and Community
Once upon a time, Detroit started Movement. It wasn’t always called Movement, but the spirit and soul of this festival has stayed consistent from the beginning in reflecting the intangibles of this city and its community, regardless of the namesake it carries. Let me offer a bit of backstory to the origins of Detroit’s very…
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Frenetic and Fast: Charlotte de Witte’s “No Division”
Charlotte de Witte is on a mission. After fifteen years touring across the world, she’s gearing up to release her eponymous debut album November 7, 2025. Yea, you heard me right, we’re finally getting a full-fledged Charlotte de Witte record with ALL the fixings. Has Christmas come early? Naw man, it’s May 29, and summer…
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A Double Dose of Levity (Pt. 2): Madison Levitation
Madison, Wisconsin, is a place I’ve enjoyed since I first made trails into the city around a year ago. Home to the University of Wisconsin, there’s a different feel and vibe to what Madison represents in opposition to the sprawling Metropolis that is Chicago. The very first time I entered Madison, it came under cloak…
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A Double Dose of Levity (Pt 1): Zenfully Spicy
Piercing veils of darkness through sound and sight. When shadows overwhelm, laughter makes one feel bright. The best medicine in helping stressed minds find relief. Sometimes you have to believe, to receive a reprieve, that all will be well. What struggles have come will surely pass… focus on your task, let your moments last, for…
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An Enchanting Evening With Of The Trees: Moonglade
The woods and forests of this world are sanctuary to me. Gaia’s natural beauty accepts all who venture into her serene abode. As my steps further forward, I drink in all wonders that my eyes can see. It matters not whether I explore sprawling forests or decaying copse and grove. Within these havens, I’m reminded…
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Snowta 2025: A Final Farewell to the Midwest from Tipper
Music is a collection of communities, and there are few as passionate as those who follow Tipper. Snowta has hosted Tipper at their events many times over the past few years, and when it was announced in the days of November that Tipper would perform two final shows in Minnesota, I eagerly signed on. Though…
