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It's Happening to Everybody. Content Warning.
At some point in everyone’s life, whether it is past, present, or twenty years from now, it will happen. When it happens, one will know it. They will feel its presence in their very being and they may be frightened and reject it, or they will welcome it with open arms. That is the message musician and producer Hayden Anhedönia is presenting with her brand new and highly anticipated EP, Perverts, released via her label Daughters of Cain Records. A step away from her brand of storytelling and writing seen with her debut album Preacher’s Daughter, this nine track collection instead configures dark ambience and droning instrumentals which chronicle the very meaning and burden, even, of existence. Channeling inspiration from sounds of the natural world, lust, sex, aching and just about every emotion on the human scale, Anhedönia pulls no punches during the entirety of the EP’s ninety minute runtime, with some listeners already not recommending a listen while inebriated nor sitting idly in a dark room. Some would say, however, that that is exactly the point. They should feel uneasy and uncomfortable, or even that there is a presence waiting with them as the sounds of Perverts flood their eardrums.
By Nick Vasquezabout a year ago in Beat
How Learning a Musical Instrument Can Improve Your Brain Power
Learning a musical instrument such as piano, cello, guitar, etc. is usually seen as a rewarding hobby, but did you know it can substantially boost your brain power? As per some scientific studies, playing a musical instrument is one of the most lucrative activities for cognitive development and mental health. Whether you’re a youngster, an adult, or even a senior, picking up an instrument can sharpen your mind in amazing ways says Richard Hovan. Here’s how:
By Richard Hovanabout a year ago in Beat
Franz Ferdinand - The Human Fear in Review
Although I said as part of my ABCommunities Challenge (thanks again, John Cox), that I would try and do something a little different for any communities I've written before in a few times, I love this album so wanted to talk about it.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Beat
Ethel Cain's New Album 'Perverts' is Cinematic, Skin Crawling Excellence. Top Story - January 2025.
When I first wrote about Ethel Cain in July 2023, her debut album Preacher's Daughter was reaching its crest of viral fame, garnering millions upon millions of streams on Spotify and, in turn, a newly expanded fan base that seemed to be slowly turning her dark, twisty, pioneering concept album into meme fodder.
By Erin Latham Sheaabout a year ago in Beat
Peace Vibes 2
With Part Two of the EP Trilogy of lyrics, the waves become more clear as the wet suit takes on the wave itself. The whole actualized experience of meditation in a form, meaning the flow can be controlled by the apple now floating depicted by levitation and also means, a lift in meaning. Abundance is also present in more lyrics and different languages. So, let's begin then in explanation.
By Canuck Scriber Lisa Lachapelleabout a year ago in Beat
2024: The Year My Life Found Its Rhythm
Introduction: The Opening Notes Every year tells a story, a collection of moments that ebb and flow like a symphony. Some are quiet and contemplative, like the gentle hum of strings, while others are loud and chaotic, crashing like cymbals. For me, 2024 was an album filled with a kaleidoscope of emotions, each chapter accompanied by a song that encapsulated its essence.
By GoldenSpeechabout a year ago in Beat
