“Naturally Divine” is a photography editorial that brings biblical mythology and allegories into the modern age. It is a fresh take on classic religious stories, creating an original interpretation of them for today. Cualiti Photo Studio, based in Valencia, has produced a photographic editorial titled… Read More »Naturally Divine by Cualiti Photo Studio
Delve into the swampy undercarriage of Philadelphia—don’t mind the smell of boiling piss, that’s normal ’round these parts—with Thrive or Starve, the debut demo from death/doom trio Bone Weapon. Featuring members of Demo:listen and Decibel live event alumni Blood Spore, Bone Weapon’s first effort is as primitive and… Read More »Full Demo Stream: Bone Weapon – ‘Thrive or Starve’
Since their debut in 2020, E’Last have developed a theatrical sound that blends boy group tropes with symphonic flourishes and moments of grandiose melody. Last year’s Creature was a misstep, opting for an anti-drop chorus that sacrificed the group’s greatest assets. Luckily, new single Thrill… Read More »Song Review: E’Last – Thrill
Though they’ve delivered a standout b-side or one-off colab here and there, I haven’t enjoyed a title track from The Boyz since 2020’s The Stealer. I love the guys and think they’re incredibly talented (especially when it comes to performance), but at a certain point… Read More »Song Review: The Boyz – Roar
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week