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Militarie Gun God Save The Gun
3.5
11.01.25
A Mourning Star Necessity Has Clipped My Wings
Metalcore aficionados A Mourning Star are back with a new EP, this time with a third (!) guitar player in tow and a clear intention to push the boundaries of their sonic palette. Necessity Has Clipped My Wings not only harbors some of the group's most ambitious songwriting to date, but it also sees them exploring new tonal dimensions for a sound that more vividly reflects the dichotomy between salvation and earthly suffering that lead vocalist Elijah Robinson often imbues into the group's lyrical themes. "Emerald Forest" opens the EP with a dreamlike instrumental piece that shimmers with acoustic guitar and bird calls before "An Abundance" sh		3.0
11.01.25
Raein Forme Sommerse
Forme Sommerse, at its core, is a practice in intuition. Instead of trying to recapitulate the past, Raein opted to utilize a fresh approach that would allow them to flow seamlessly from one idea to the next without any heed to the limitations of conventional structure. That sense of freedom is fully evident in these movements. These aren't exactly post-rock songs with linear progressions after all; they are more akin to a collection of peaks and valleys, with kinetic rhythms that push and pull like a waltz through turbulent waters, and the result is nothing short of staggering. All the hallmarks that made Raein such an influential force in t		4.0
10.02.25
By A Thread Mirrored Life
26 years after their 1999 debut on Revelation Records, By A Thread has returned with Mirrored Life?the group's third full-length and follow-up to 2011's self-titled record. It would be no stretch of the imagination to claim By A Thread as one of the longest-standing post-hardcore bands in Vancouver, and their longevity can be largely attributed to the strong foundation of trust and musical chemistry between John Franco and Sean Lande, who have acted as the group's creative core ever since their formation. While the group's earlier material takes clear nods from the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate, Mirrored Life marks a magnificent and graceful		4.0
10.02.25
Dance Gavin Dance Pantheon
1.5
10.02.25
Ninajirachi I Love My Computer
4.0
08.12.25
Pygmy Lush Totem
4.0
07.13.25

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  • Hawks Hell yeah buddy!! Glad you dig!
    November 28 12:44 AM
  • Hawks Jam this bro! I think you'd love it. https://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=516440
    November 27 03:31 PM
  • Futures my bad missed that! absolutely man, cheers to health. exercising really is helpful for your mind. makes you feel good. really has changed a lot for me personally. btw you've gotta check out the new acacia! think it's up your alley. give my rev a read if it interests you! would love some feedback, think it's my best yet. so happy to see you back here friend.
    November 8 06:08 PM
  • bigguytoo9 100% lower mainland boy here born and raised.
    November 4 04:37 PM
  • mkmusic1995 Dude that sucks, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you're feeling better now and would definitely love to see some writing from you. I have not been writing much recently either, just been in a bit of a funk but will hopefully snap that soon.
    November 4 03:51 PM

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