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[Album Review] Tyler The Creator’s Don’t Tap The Glass (I tapped it)

“DON’T TAP THE GLASS” feels like Tyler, The Creator at his loosest and most nostalgic. Less brooding than Chromakopia, this surprise release invites listeners off the wall and onto the dancefloor. It’s a celebration of movement, memory, and not taking yourself too seriously—even if just for one album.

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Red Orion’s “4AM” Is a Haunting Late-Night Confessional Wrapped in Minimalist Pop

Red Orion’s new single “4AM” is a moody indie pop and alt-R&B track built for restless nights and emotional spirals. With haunting lyrics, pulsating 808s, and stripped-back production, the song captures the emotional blur of love, lust, and doubt that surfaces in the quiet early hours. Released via Crimson Moonchild, it’s a vulnerable and genre-blending offering from the rising Cape Town-based artist.

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Yung Beathoven Breaks the Fourth Wall with Satirical, Spirited “FAKE IT”

Yung Beathoven’s latest music video “FAKE IT” fuses indie-pop, hip-hop, and rock into a genre-bending anthem for anyone battling self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Styled like a black-and-white silent film, the video delivers biting commentary on the creative industry with humor, heart, and charisma.

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strongboi and their one thing

When I was scouring the interwebs for new music, I listened to a bunch of really great songs but more well-known acts, but when I hit play on ‘one thing' by strongboi, I immediately felt moved by it.

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Joyner Lucas & blackbear — Anxiety Wins: A Raw Confession in ADHD 2

“Anxiety Wins” finds Joyner Lucas stepping back from aggressive rap to reveal a quieter turmoil. With blackbear’s melodic hook smoothing the edges, the track unfolds as a raw, slow-building confession—an emotional high point on ADHD 2 that brings mental health into sharp focus.

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Bieber's back and slowing down to smell the DAISIES

For an album with a title like ‘SWAG’ to contain so much depth in it, it’s hard not to enjoy a great intentional juxtaposition. There’s a contrast that occurs when you see something at face value and assume things to be true about it, only to realize that once you truly take the time to listen, you see that it was not what you thought it was.

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Bring Me The Horizon — Lo‑files: When Metalcore Goes Lo-fi

Bring Me The Horizon’s Lo‑files transforms 23 fan favorites into textured lo-fi soundscapes, exchanging metalcore blasts for mellow beats, hazy ambiance, and emotional whispers. Surprising, contemplative, and hauntingly serene, this album reframes heavy material into intimate utility music.

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EASY FREAK remind us how much we miss summer with their latest single 'Sunshine'

EASY FREAK’s music has a knack for sounding the way summer feels. From ‘More Love’ to ‘Be Mine’, and now, with their latest release, Sunshine’, the streak continues.

There's a palpable magic when Jude and Dominic are in the studio. Their voices meld together effortlessly, always offering listeners something silky and groovy to lose themselves in - and this was no exception.

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