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Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with Sibling Punk Band Loki’s Folly’s Annie Kuchenmeister, Talking Debut Album ‘Sisu’

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Loki’s Folly is an indie-punk trio that deserves to be on your radar. Based in Minneapolis, this band is quite unique because it is made up of a family of rocking young musicians ready for their voices to be heard. Read to learn more about the band’s impressive debut album Sisu and how it came to be, and to uplift Annie during this Autism Appreciation Month. – Annie Kuchenmeister (22, guitar/vocals), her sister Nissa (17, drums), and their brother Oskar (12, bass). Learn more with contributing writer Emma Page.

Rafaèlla Turns Mysticism into Power with “WOMAN”

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More to Watch London-pop commercial pop singer, Rafaèlla, is feeling darker and moodier than ever with her latest single “WOMAN”. Heavily inspired by current events surrounding women’s rights in the last couple of years, the song channels a sense of simultaneous tenderness, strength, and resilience. There’s a cinematic sense of scale to the song’s ethereal […]

Arts Fishing Club Keep Their Eyes Fixed on the Sun with “keep on walking”

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Recent Articles Nashville-based folk rocker, Christopher Kessenich, along with his band, the Arts Fishing Club, keep their hopeful sights set on a boundless horizon with their latest single “keep on walking”. A simple backbeat and a strumming guitar lead the charge with a slower pace but maintain purposeful stride that gradually transforms into a full-on […]

Evie Asio Shines with Love and Resilience in “Love Is Low”

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Recent Articles London-based alternative soul musician, Evie Asio, takes it slow with “Love Is Low”, the most recent single from her new album Contending & Contention. There’s a nice cosmic energy that comes through the ethereal synthesizers as the light pulsing of the drums and syncopated bass bring a grounded funky groove. But it is […]

Dissociation and Flow Mostafa’s Music Video for “y.o.u”

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More to Watch Independent rapper and emcee, Mostafa, takes an emotional journey in his latest music video for “y.o.u”. Having been a standby witness to a loved one’s mental deterioration, he recounts his experience and the feeling of helplessness as a friend gradually became a stranger. Taking a stoic approach, the opening shots see Mostafa […]

Caribbean Rhythms and Playful Resilience in Groove Park’s “Bend Don’t Break”

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Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee Groove Park_Bend Don’t Break Washington D.C. based pianist and songwriter, Oren Levine, and his band Groove Park, are back with percussive and beachy new single titled “Bend Don’t Break” featuring Francillia Benjamin on vocals and Khadijo on percussion. This song is easy listening at its most groove oriented as hand […]

Where Punk Meets High Fashion: Inside the ‘Mind’s Eye’ of Karen Culi

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It is not uncommon to hear about artists who wear multiple professional hats, and Karen Culi personifies the perennial jack-of-all-trades archetype when it comes to her involvement with the D.C. music scene. Culi is a musician, producer, model, actor, executive producer who wields complete control over her every aspect of her artistry with a millennial flare. Learn more about Karen Culi’s exciting journey with contributing writer Charlie Maybee, including her creative process, her perception of the area rock scene as a Filipino-American artist, and an exclusive preview of her upcoming release.

Kevin Whelan Reflects on the Past and Future: ‘Do Not Let Fear Win or Waste Your Time’

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Born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey and growing up in Ocean City, Kevin Whelan has always had music in the forefront of his life. His biggest most formal gig came in the form of one of the catchiest and most thoughtful indie rock groups of the ’90s, The Wrens. Last year, Whelan released the debut album from his new project, Aeon Station. Learn more about Kevin Whelan’s journey with contributing writer Jaci Jedrych, including his most indispensable artist tool, best advice for aspiring musicians, and his special message in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.

Alexis Gerred and MiG Ayesa are ‘Unbreakable’

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More to Watch By Margaret Adams Being able to collaborate with your childhood hero is a dream for anyone, but it’s a reality for Alexis Gerred. The UK-based artist has released the music video for his new single, “Unbreakable,” featuring his inspiration, MiG Ayesa. “Unbreakable” was released on March 11 and is accompanied by another […]

Chris Goma Says He ‘Can’t Fold’

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Recent Articles By Margaret Adams https://youtu.be/sAPR7yldKg4 This reading of Alchemical Records content provides a multimedia experience for our audience while increasing the accessibility of our content to persons with hearing loss, low vision, dyslexia, physical or motor disabilities, or are on the autism spectrum. Hypno funk artist, Christopher Ryangoma Tabaro, known as Chris Goma, released […]