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Townies Release Their Debut Album “Of This I Am Certain”
Feel free to mark this as a contender for your “Album Of The Year” lists right away. The debut album “Of This I Am Certain” by LA-based group Townies marks just the start of their musical journey. Joining the esteemed roster of We’re Trying Records, this album offers a promising glimpse into the future of…
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Frustration and Ignorance: a Review of Cacophony Kid’s Debut LP “Sludge City”
My first listen of Sludge City was as I was on a 9 hour drive home. Not having heard any releases from Cacophony Kid before, I was unsure of what to expect, but entirely prepared to dive in head first. Within the 9 hour journey I had listened to Sludge City no less than a…
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5 Projects To Look for in 2024
With a spring season that is slotted to be full of exciting new music and show announcements, it’s very easy to miss some great projects. Use this article as a guide to follow you on your journey! Let me help you traverse the music spectrum and discover the narratives behind these five promising acts that…
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Sammy Kless Bares All For The DIYgest
By: Ashton Morris Sammy Kless is the bassist of Mom Jeans, lead vocalist of Just Friends, the founder and self-proclaimed “project manager” of Honey TV, and an all-around bay area legend. I was lucky enough to get the chance to interview him and get his thoughts on the current state of DIY, bands to look…
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Summerbruise on the Past, the Present, and the Future
In the last summer month of 2023, I made my way to a local venue for a show that was legitimately life changing. Tiny Voices and EMWAY were deep into their WUGUGOT tour, and on the 25th of August, they played Healer DIY. While I had been once before, much of my experience was with…
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I Swallow Ghosts’ Deluxe Kick Bike
Based out of Pittsburgh, PA, alternative emo band I Swallow Ghosts is getting ready for a big year ahead, with some upcoming hometown shows on the books, small tours in the works, and most importantly a new record coming out. Deluxe Kick Bike, a 5-track EP, is set to release on March 15 this year,…
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Post ‘Emo’-rtem with Nish – #01 – Seems Like We’ve Missed It All
In the first installment of Post ‘Emo’-rtem, lead vocalist Nish from Chicago’s tenmonthsummer band revisits Modern Baseball’s album “You’re Gonna Miss It All.” Nish reflects on the album’s impact during college, its relatable lyrics, and the band’s evolution. Despite its changed relevance, the album remains a nostalgic ode to college years and emotional rollercoasters.
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Robo Pumpkin: Max Adams lives and breathes DIY
An interview with Max and a look at “YHITOPIFAH” As a community we easily throw around “DIY” as a way to describe anything not produced with labels. Really encompassing the do-it-yourself attitude when focusing on music and trying to craft the perfect work is really, really hard. Robo Pumpkin(Max Adams) can attest to that, with…
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The Official DIY Discord 2023 Year In Review
This year we started a small campaign as a way to see how far we could take a community. We couldn’t have guessed what came of the diy discord server and this crazy music community. These are a collection of final thoughts and rankings of releases from 2023, submitted by discord admins and mods. Thank…
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7 Bands To Look Out For In 2024 (And Beyond)
2023 was a great year for emo, both new and old. We’ve seen plenty of younger bands rise to incredible heights, releasing amazing records and EPs that signal a bright future for the genre. However, lets take a look at the future, with seven bands who are already looking to have a strong 2024.
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