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Yumi Matsutoya – “紅雀” review
Final verdict: 7/10 ★★★⋆˙⟡☆ You know, the pessimist in me craves something to complain about. And initially, this album would have been it – oh no, would you look at that, Yuming, THE Yuming, fell off! This album is BOOOO-RING! The demise of who was arguably the greatest figure in the 1970s Japanese music scene is upon us!… Read more
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Layer Music Project – “Echoes of the Forgotten” review
Final verdict: 9/10 ★★★★⋆˙⟡ The stars aligned; the heavens have spoken. Indian ambient musician Chaiitanya Bulusu (better known by his stage name of “Layer Music Project” or the nickname “Chatty”) released the fourth installment of his “Secret Garden” album series just last week – this volume is entitled “Echoes of the Forgotten”, and there is… Read more
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DYLN NOT DVPO – “MISSING” review
This review was paid for by DYLN NOT DVPO. If you too want me to review your album, or any other album of your choosing, please place a commission here. Final verdict: 8/10 ★★★★☆ DYLN NOT DVPO (formerly known as Dapo, real name Dylan Daponte) is an up-and-coming rapper based in Long Island, New York.… Read more
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My 6 year debut anniversary; a reflection
Today, April 19th 2025, marks the 6 year anniversary since my musical debut. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen; on April 19th 2019 – 6 years ago today – I released my first song, ever. I was 12 years old then, and now I’m 18. Everything has changed, and so, nothing is the same – I… Read more
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A very busy few days
If you know me any meaningful amount, you will probably be well acquainted with the notion that I am one busy young lady. I study at two different institutions, I am constantly booked and busy with a whole slew of side gigs, yet I somehow still manage to maintain a fulfilling social life atop it… Read more
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Yumi Arai – “The 14th Moon” review
Final verdict: 8/10 ★★★★☆ Yes, I have decided that I’m going to be reviewing all the Yuming in existence. Cry about it. Or actually, please don’t – I’d hate to see pretty little you cry. Cheer up, beautiful! Because what we got here, is another Yuming album to live, love, and laugh to (but not… Read more
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Yumi Arai – “Cobalt Hour” review
Final verdict: 8/10 ★★★★☆ The stars have aligned once again; I am feeling capricious, hence I skipped my prose class today (being an English major is not for the weak), and what better way to spend my self-declared day off than to listen to Yuming, my most beloved of all? No, seriously. As time goes… Read more
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2025 CD reissues
Dear all, I am delighted to announce all three of my albums are now in stock on CD! “Computer Generated Noise” and “Φαντασματικό Φάντασμα” have been reissued in CD following numerous requests, seeing as the initial CD run (December 2023) had been sold out. Starting at €8 a piece + shipping, either (or both) of… Read more
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Silia – “The Forbidden Resort Chronicles” review
Final verdict: ??? Is this the single worst idea I’ve ever had? Yes. Am I still doing it? Also, yes. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, and everybody else. I’m reviewing my own album here. Obviously I won’t give it a rating (for I cannot objectively rate it – I consider it to be my child,… Read more
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Ruth Ruth – “Laughing Gallery” review
Final verdict: 8/10 ★★★★☆ It must’ve been July 2023 when I found this CD in the bargain bin of a hole-in-the-wall second-hand record store (that has since been closed down, RIP). This very amusing cover art caught my eye, and so I took the album home (having paid for it, obviously – I am by… Read more
