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‘This is Why’

Paramore’s newest release This Is Why, might just be the best Paramore album to date. Don’t get me wrong – I love their old, emo music. Like many little emo children back in the 2000’s, Paramore dominated much of my listening; from the second I heard Misery Business, I was hooked. Being the type of person who is incredibly resistant to change, I personally did not find their Paramore album much to my taste – for me, I felt it strayed too far from the Paramore I knew and loved. It didn’t stop me from listening to After Laughter of course, but again, I just did not see Paramore in the songs. To me, those two albums are almost a crossroad for the band – they were exploring and trying to re-invent and find themselves as a band after so much conflict between the members. Some wonderful songs from these albums still – Part II, (One of Those) Crazy Girls; Pool and Idle Worship to name my favourites – but as an overall, to me, it just wasn’t what I saw Paramore to be.

Hayley’s self-titled album, on the other hand, was truly a masterpiece. Petals for Armour was what I listened to on repeat in the first covid-19 lockdown – her pain and anger, brought out so beautifully with her magnificent vocals, truly showcased an unmatched talent. Sudden Desire, Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris, and Crystal Clear, display her vocal range and musical abilities to their highest form. Petals for Armour was such a step away from Paramore, and especially the Paramore I was used to – leading to a wondering of what this meant for the band’s future.

Their first single since After Laughter, This is Why, again took a step in another direction. You can see the elements of Paramore and After Laughter within the song, yet still brings a completely new era into the equation. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the album – with the accompanying singles of The News and C’est Comme Ça, I was expecting a newer, improved era of their 2013 and 2017 albums. What has been produced, however, is something entirely different. This is Why, is that perfect blend of Hayley’s solo projects, and Paramore as a band – Figure 8, especially, for me, is the perfect example of such. The lyrics, raw, emotional vocals and the accompanying music mesh perfectly, combining Hayley’s solo work exploration, and Paramore’s new era.

I saw a tweet (@tinyhottopicbish) upon release date, suggesting listening to Pool, Crystal Clear and Liar in a sequence. The way the songs flow into each other, across the span of three sperate albums, made me second guess my initial reactions to Paramore and After Laughter. It is almost as if a plan was truly made – perhaps this was always the route Paramore was to go. I’ll re-iterate that I am not a fan of change – when My Chemical Romance’s Danger Days album was released, I was almost hurt by the drastic change in their tone and mood. Paramore's 2013 album brought about the same reaction. But we all must grow up and mature at some point, and Paramore’s evolution is clearly one for the better. This is Why, is a wonderful example of such maturity: it is different but holds elements of their roots still at heart. It has made me re-think my emotions on their 2013 and 2017 albums, and although they will never be my favourite of their six albums, This is Why may have overtaken Brand New Eyes, and I am so excited to see what the future holds for Paramore.

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Sabrina Carpenter's ‘Espresso’: A Bold Blend of Energy and Style 

Review:

Sabrina Carpenter continues to show her versatility in pop music with her latest release, “Espresso.” This song is exactly what you’d expect from a track named after a shot of coffee—energetic, quick-paced, and full of life. It’s the kind of song that hooks you from the very first beat and doesn’t let go until it’s done. Carpenter’s dynamic vocals paired with infectious beats make this song a standout in her growing catalog of hits.

From the moment “Espresso” starts, you can feel the intensity. The production is slick, featuring fast-paced electronic beats that keep the song moving at a high tempo. Sabrina’s vocals effortlessly glide over the track, showing both control and power. Her ability to transition between smooth verses and a punchy chorus highlights her vocal range and skill. The way she delivers the lyrics is playful yet fierce, making it clear that she’s in control and having fun while doing it.

Lyrics and Theme

Lyrically, “Espresso” is all about speed, energy, and embracing life’s fast pace. Sabrina compares her vibrant, go-getter attitude to the quick jolt of espresso. The metaphors work well, with the lyrics painting a picture of someone who’s not just surviving the rush of life but thriving in it. There’s a sense of confidence and swagger in the way she sings, almost like she’s challenging the listener to keep up with her.

Lines like “I don’t wait for life, I make it happen” show that this song is about taking charge, something that Sabrina has clearly done throughout her career. It’s empowering without being over the top, delivering a message that’s motivating while staying fun and lighthearted.

Music Video: Visuals and Aesthetic

The official music video for “Espresso” is just as lively and stylish as the song itself. The video features bold colors, fast cuts, and sleek choreography that mirror the energy of the track. Sabrina’s performance is captivating, blending confidence with charm. The visuals move just as fast as the song, keeping the viewer’s attention with eye-catching sequences and dynamic camera work.

From slick outfits to high-energy dance moves, every frame of the video is carefully crafted to enhance the song’s message. The fast pace of the video never feels overwhelming, instead adding to the overall impact of the song. It’s a perfect blend of visuals and music, making “Espresso” not just a song you listen to but an experience you watch.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Growth as an Artist

“Espresso” is another step forward in Sabrina Carpenter’s evolution as an artist. Over the past few years, she’s gone from being a Disney star to a serious contender in the pop music scene, and songs like this are proof of her growth. While many pop songs focus on catchy hooks and repetitive lyrics, Sabrina manages to deliver tracks that are both fun and full of substance. Her ability to blend energetic beats with meaningful lyrics sets her apart from other artists in her genre.

The way she carries herself in this song shows that she’s confident in her sound and her direction. There’s a maturity in her voice that reflects the experiences she’s had, but she’s still able to capture the fun, carefree essence of pop music. "Espresso" is proof that Sabrina knows who she is as an artist and is ready to make her mark.

Global Appeal and Why It Works

What makes “Espresso” stand out is its universal appeal. The song’s upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a hit for pop fans around the world. The coffee metaphor is relatable—after all, who doesn’t need an extra boost of energy from time to time? Whether you’re a fan of high-energy pop songs or just someone looking for a fun track to add to your playlist, “Espresso” delivers.

The themes of empowerment and living life at full speed are concepts that transcend cultural barriers. The song’s production, lyrics, and visuals all come together to create something that feels fresh and exciting, while still being accessible to a wide audience.

[americanahighways]

Music Reviews: The Carter Family, Frank Zappa, and Janis Joplin with Jorma Kaukonen

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A Treasure Trove from the Carter Family No collection of essential country or folk music would be complete without a large sampling of material from the Carter Family, whose work helped to define and popularize these genres. The original lineup of this groundbreaking outfit consisted of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sara Carter; her husband A.P. Carter, who wrote nearly all their now-classic…

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Recensione di Mhole - Quando la morte ti sussurra sul permafrost su Archeo Futurismi: Il nuovo album di MHOLE è una pillola nera. Assumerla vi farà vedere la brutale verità. “Quando la morte ti sussurra sul permafrost”, questo il titolo del nuovo lavoro realizzato da Moreno Padoan (Otur Boyd, Qod) e da Giovanni Leonardi (Carnera, Divisione Sehnsucht, Senketsu No Night Club), ha il coraggio di scrutare nell’abisso mentre l’abisso stesso guarda oltre l’estinzione dell’umano. Il duo, a due anni dal loro debutto “Sporhes”, questa volta immagina un concept su di un mondo ormai completamento morto, coperto da una fredda coltre di ghiaccio. La loro proposta è un’ardita pulsione elettronica sospesa come un filo sottile tra Abstract Techno Industrial, Bacteriological Noise e Anti-music. È una sorta di IDM oscura che vira di nero la proposta degli Autechre, mescolando glitch, riverberi e microtoni con dosi velenose di dark ambient. Qualcosa di alieno sembra muoversi nell’ombra in “La mutevole realtà della storia e l’incrollabile istanza del mito”. Un altro ciclo d’esistenza è pronto a ricominciare, tra rumorismi assortiti e incursioni in visioni cosmiche implosive (“Di spazi infiniti ed incommensurabile quiete”). Come archeologhi provenienti dallo spazio profondo i MHOLE sembrano indagare su “Le peculiari circostanze che determinarono la nostra fine”. Così recita l’evocativo titolo della traccia finale. Distribuito solo in digitale e in cinquanta copie su nastro magnetico, il nuovo album dei MHOLE affascina come una sorta di necrotica profezia accellerazionista. È un viaggio ipnotico in un oscuro divenire ma sentiamo già il permafrost scricchiolare. Forse, per citare il sommo Lovecraft: “Non è morto ciò che può attendere in eterno, e col volgere di strani eoni anche la morte può morire”. @morenopadoan @giovanni_leo_leonardi @xonar_records #newmusicreviews #reviews2021 #tapecassette #tapecassettes #mhole #antimusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CUVPYPtMFko/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Daydream Runaways - Gravity

Daydream Runaways – Gravity

Turn.The.Speakers.Up!

“Gravity” from Daydream Runaways is a perfect piece of indie rock with soaring guitars and a vocal performance that would make Roget Daltrey smile. The South-West rockers are making waves between South Wales and Swindon including a shout out from BBC Introducing.

Ben Heathcote (vocals), Cam Bianchi (guitars), Nath Heathcote (Bass) and Brad Kinsey (Drums) already sound like…

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[evareviews]

‘Truth Decay’

February 10th was a good day for me – travelling to London for a You Me At Six (YMAS) concert, I had three new albums to explore on that long, incredibly boring journey. Of course, Paramore’s This is Why album was the highlight of the day, alongside YMAS’s Truth Decay and Pierce the Veil’s Jaws of Life. Today’s focus will be on YMAS’s Truth Decay – was it worth the delay, and all their hype?

I was introduced to YMAS from a very young age by my cousin, but never got into them too much. This was until Bite my Tongue came on the radio, early 2012 – where my love really stemmed from, and started to grow. By the end of the year, I had been to my first ‘proper’ concert (i.e., one I actually wanted to go to), with their Final Night of Sin live at Wembley arena – and what a night that was. Sinners Never Sleep holds a special place in my heart, but the true shining album for me is their 2010 Hold me Down album – with Stay with Me, Contagious Chemistry, Trophy Eyes and of course, Underdog, taking the lead for possibly their best songs. Their fourth album following Sinners Never Sleep, Cavalier Youth, held a different tone and mood, but the spring vibe to the album is one that I embraced and enjoy – an album to enjoy for blue skies and drinks. It has some songs the follow the same ideas of their first three, such as Fresh Start Feverand Room to Breathe, but the others breathed a new gush of air into the band, and again, I enjoyed the spring vibes that came with it.

But from Cavalier Youth onwards, I started to enjoy their music just that little bit less. Night People, VI and SUCKAPUNCH I enjoyed, but to a much lesser extent. It didn’t stop me from going to their shows of course, but there was the feeling that a lot of their songs were produced solely for the matter of playing them live, as opposed to home listening. Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing these performances – due to the pandemic, their performance at Alexandra Palace this year was my first show of theirs since 2019 and experiencing SUCKAPUNCH live was honestly an amazing experience. But the three albums since Cavalier Youth, just don’t share those same components that their first four albums did – it seemed a pretty big leap away from their old tones, and honestly, VI was not an album I was expecting at all. I still enjoy them but have far more songs I don’t choose listen to, than those I’ll actively want to listen to.

Which leads me, of course, to Truth Decay. Having brought the tickets to the album tour, back in July of last year, I was incredibly excited – mostly for the fact that it would be my 9th YMAS show to date (so close to double digits!), but also for the new music that would be released. Deep Cuts and No Future? Yeah Right, were in my favourite of the singles, and though the others later released I wouldn’t enjoy as much, these two gave me hope for the new album – a good mix of their original vibes, a bit of angst and anger, alongside some newer vibes that I was hoping would grow on me. I know heartLESS certainly did, and I’ve had it on my mind on a loop for a while recently, so naturally I was excited for Truth Decay’s eventual release. Having it pushed back, so that we couldn’t experience much of it live was a slight disappointment, however the setlist that they did perform, more than made up for that – and maybe it was for the better.

The album isn’t a complete let down – with the three singles I really enjoy, alongside After Love in the After Hours, Breakdown and A Love Letter to Those Who Feel Lost, the album holds up. A Love Letter to Those Who Feel Lost, is absolutely beautiful – Cody Frost’s vocals pair so wonderfully with Josh Franceschi’s, creating an incredibly emotive and stunning performance. But the album certainly doesn’t take a top spot in their works, in my opinion. For the most part, the only way I can describe it is ‘meh’ – it’s slightly underwhelming. Perhaps this is in part to its release date? The original release date was scheduled for the 27th of January, but due to vinyl production issues, this was pushed back to February 10th – as we know, the date of Paramore’s This is Why release, alongside Pierce the Veil’s Jaws of Life. Perhaps a reason to my feelings of slight disappointment, was my excitement for Paramore’s release? I made the conscious effort to listen to YMAS’s album first – both in preparation for the concert, and to try and not let Paramore’s album overshadow their work, and yet it just failed to live up to any expectations. The album’s okay. It just isn’t excellent, and to be fair, I suppose my love for Hold me Down, makes any that follow a little hard to live up to. I have grown to like the direction YMAS are choosing to follow with their form of maturity and their explorations of genres outside of teen angst, but the few songs that stand out, don’t overtake my love for their old music. I can still recognise a bit of their old genre, especially in God Bless the 90s Kids, and even in A Smile to Make You Weak(er) at the Knees, but for me, it just isn’t enough.

That being said, this will never stop me from listening to whatever they produce next or seeing them live – even for those who don’t love YMAS, their live performances are truly an experience. They never fail to put on a good, lively, welcoming, and wonderful show, and the band truly know how to create an excellent atmosphere.

Maybe the album will grow on me. I really hope so.

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[alinevida]

Thank you for such a thoughtful review of our, @alineandwes ‘s EP @seattlewaveradio “Aline Vida and Wes Speight have created a skillfully woven, musical tapestry together, with their duo “Lavender Lemonade”. Although their duo is new, they both have extensive history in the music industry. Bringing together broad ranges of music styles, derived from touring with national/international experiences. Which allows them to give an expansive view, of the societal challenges they are sharing via their music. Aline’s unique voice immediately draws you in, as you try to pin point what style of music you are becoming woven into. A definite jazz influence, accompanied by Wes’s more rock oriented guitar. After listening to the EP 2-3 times, I understood the story they were telling, and felt the wave of emotions that came with it. Despair, hope, acceptance and the resolve to not give up. I felt the connection to the silent and discarded voices they were representing.” Susan Varnes-Newland #musicreview #musicreviews #musicreviewblog #musicblog #musicbloggers #musicbloggersnetwork #washingtonradio #noncommercialradio #internetradio #musiczine #newmusicreview #alineandwes #aline&wes •••••• www.alineandwes.com (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5WCPRCpqAG/?igshid=9hwr1v46rdw1

[alineandwes]

Thank you for such a thoughtful review of our EP @seattlewaveradio “Aline Vida and Wes Speight have created a skillfully woven, musical tapestry together, with their duo “Lavender Lemonade”. Although their duo is new, they both have extensive history in the music industry. Bringing together broad ranges of music styles, derived from touring with national/international experiences. Which allows them to give an expansive view, of the societal challenges they are sharing via their music. Aline’s unique voice immediately draws you in, as you try to pin point what style of music you are becoming woven into. A definite jazz influence, accompanied by Wes’s more rock oriented guitar. After listening to the EP 2-3 times, I understood the story they were telling, and felt the wave of emotions that came with it. Despair, hope, acceptance and the resolve to not give up. I felt the connection to the silent and discarded voices they were representing.” Susan Varnes-Newland #musicreview #musicreviews #musicreviewblog #musicblog #musicbloggers #musicbloggersnetwork #washingtonradio #noncommercialradio #internetradio #musiczine #newmusicreview #alineandwes #aline&wes •••••• www.alineandwes.com (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5WBlWDpHcM/?igshid=oq8immycp9wj

[amilyonstunes]

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[on-in-barnsley]

IT'S HERE! ON! in Barnsley! Sept/Oct 2020 Issue

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[plaguedoctorbass]

Debut ep from Belfast band Plague Doctors. Review:

#raggedreview

Plague Doctors - Outbreak

Superb beginning! This is a nice thick slice of well-produced dystopian heavy rock. I really like the inclusion of the voice over sections in 'Reality Check' lending an unusual political sensitivity to the sound, it’s worrying music for disaffected times and works well. ’ Creature’ is equally appealing, with a huge sound despite the programmed drums (be interesting to hear this band with a real brute of a live drummer). The lyrics are excellent I thought, capturing the paranoia of these times perfectly. ’Oblivion Seeker’ has a real sleazy crawl to it, and on this track the machine drums add to this beautifully, - like being caught in the cogs of a nightmare. I could imagine driving across Trump’s America with this on the radio, and that voice sounds genuinely pained/half insane, just right. ‘ Forgotten’ is blessed with a superb bass sound you could bottle and sell on its own. This is impressive and accomplished new rock, mined from the deep and the dark.

Reviewed by Ragged Records

'Outbreak' is the debut EP from Plague Doctors - a noisy three-piece from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Soundcloud link: https://soundcloud.com/user-585452795/sets/outbreak

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