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Charlie Kogen Blends Storytelling and Yacht Rock on New Track “Not Wastin’ Time”
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Charlie Kogen Blends Storytelling and Yacht Rock on New Track “Not Wastin’ Time”

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Kogen began writing music at 13, inspired by storytelling and a deep knowledge of pop across eras. He has placed music on television, won the National YoungArts competition in 2019, performed his original work at the Kennedy Center, and played in ensembles spanning rock, jazz, and salsa. After earning a degree in International Relations from Stanford, Charlie returned to Los Angeles to focus on writing, producing, and composing for film, blending cinematic soundscapes with his genre-defying, narrative-driven approach to music.

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Pop/Review Claudia Balla - Video Game
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Pop/Review Claudia Balla - Video Game

Claudia Balla is a singer-songwriter, a chanteuse, whose dreamy folk-pop is like a melancholic and nostalgic journey through technicolor landscapes of big, unfiltered emotions. Hungarian-born and Switzerland-based Claudia adeptly mixes classical and jazz influences with modern pop sensibilities in her songs, which, according to her, are “movies told in three minutes.” Claudia grew up listening to Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky while learning to play the piano and studying music theory.

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Electronic/Review CRACKAJACK - CLANKAS
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Electronic/Review CRACKAJACK - CLANKAS

CRACKAJACK, hailing from Pittsburgh, United States, is a rising independent artist making waves in the bass music scene. Drawing inspiration from heavy hitters in the genre like WHZLY, MAD DUBZ, Subtronics, and Samplifire, CRACKAJACK infuses his unique style with trench bass elements, creating a distinct sound that sets him apart from the rest.

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Electronic/Review Cupid Spell - Look Alike
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Electronic/Review Cupid Spell - Look Alike

Cupid Spell is a dark synthpop duo founded by Josh Kreuzman and Mandy Buffington in Bloomington, IN, earlier this year. Josh (the darkwave artist known as Twice Dark) and Mandy created a project where they could explore themes of love, loss, and mystery together. Josh and Mandy created Cupid Spell to craft a single called “Look Alike” for the 10th issue of Lover’s Eye Press.

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Classical/Review Chameleon Music - Silence & Tears: 17 Musical Short Stories
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Classical/Review Chameleon Music - Silence & Tears: 17 Musical Short Stories

Mark Taylor (Chameleon Music)—Birmingham, UK. He has been creating original music and sound design for various media platforms since 1994. All of the composing, arranging, performing, and recording is done in his own private studio. He has provided music and general sound design for productions all over the world—USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Panama, Ireland, and mainland Europe.

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Metal/Review Crystal Spores - While You Sleep
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Metal/Review Crystal Spores - While You Sleep

Crystal Spores are a Geelong-based metal band weaving crushing heaviness with atmospheric detail. Their music is rooted in themes of decay, transformation, the haunting cycles of nature, and the battle with the human condition. Known for their immersive live performances and growing underground following, Crystal Spores stand at the forefront of a new wave of boundary-pushing metal.

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Folk/Review Carpe Diem - Dream Odyssey
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Folk/Review Carpe Diem - Dream Odyssey

Carpe Diem, hailing from Hong Kong, is a musical duo that has captivated audiences with their ethereal soundscapes and poetic lyrics. Led by Ada S. and Keith Y., Carpe Diem's music blends dream pop, folk, and pop rock, creating a unique sonic experience that transcends genres.

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Pop/Review Casey Louis - The Secret Joke
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Pop/Review Casey Louis - The Secret Joke

Casey Louis is an LA-based musician with roots in Westport, Connecticut. Music is his way of connecting with people—a universal language he’s loved since high school basement jam sessions. After moving to Los Angeles, he dove into the city’s vibrant music scene, blending cinematic synths, experimental rhythms, and honest lyrics to create a sound that feels like a conversation with a good friend.

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Electronic/Review Codemachia - We are the glitch
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Electronic/Review Codemachia - We are the glitch

This is not just music. It is a memory. Codemachia is the official sonic universe of the epic cyberpunk fantasy saga, "The War of Memories." Experience a soundscape best described as 'Cyber-Mystic': a brutal and beautiful fusion of epic orchestral scores, ancient world instruments like the kora and duduk, and cutting-edge electronic production, from hybrid trap to dark ambient.

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Rock/Review Calling All Astronauts - Noise Against Tyranny
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Rock/Review Calling All Astronauts - Noise Against Tyranny

Calling All Astronauts is a London-based electropunk band formed in 2011, known for their politically charged music that blends genres like punk rock, alternative rock, industrial rock, gothic rock, drum and bass, and synthpop. The current lineup includes David Bury and Paul McCrudden. They’ve built a reputation in the alternative underground for provocative lyrics addressing issues like racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and political corruption, often with a left-leaning perspective.

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Electronic/Review Clubbing Dolls, Dj Aquana - Time To Say Goodbye
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Electronic/Review Clubbing Dolls, Dj Aquana - Time To Say Goodbye

In the 90s Ivo Heerings, aka Dj Aquana, discovered the passion for music. He played in various discotheques and had a small hit single of his own. When life became more serious, he started working and started living with a partner. The music faded into the background but never really went away. However, now the little wild hairs are coming back, and he started under the name Dj Aquana.

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Pop/Review Clare Easdown - Lipstick On My Restraints
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Pop/Review Clare Easdown - Lipstick On My Restraints

Clare Easdown, hailing from Menai, Australia, is set to make waves in the music industry with her latest original single, "Lipstick On My Restraints." Drawing inspiration from the struggles of those who have battled the broken mental health system, Clare's music embodies a powerful message of resilience and empowerment. Influenced by the likes of Billie Eilish and Nirvana, Clare's music delves deep into the complexities of mental health, offering a raw and relatable perspective that resonates with listeners.

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Hip-Hop/Review Cuzoh - Do or Die
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Hip-Hop/Review Cuzoh - Do or Die

Cuzoh is a multi-talented rapper, singer, & songwriter from the United States. His extensive body of work is consistent and quite impressive. With music placements on stations such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, and multiple cable television series, Cuzoh’s talent and versatility as a recording artist are rapidly grabbing the attention of music lovers and tastemakers worldwide.

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Pop/Review ClaT - Logic
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Pop/Review ClaT - Logic

ClaT is the solo project of Claudio Tagliabue, singer and guitarist of the rock band Dusk, founded in 1998, and bassist of the punk rock band Like Looking for Gold since 2017, both based in Como, Italy.

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Hip-Hop/Review Cuzoh - Slow Down
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Hip-Hop/Review Cuzoh - Slow Down

Cuzoh is a multi-talented rapper, singer, & songwriter from the United States. His extensive body of work is consistent and quite impressive. With music placements on stations such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, and multiple cable television series, Cuzoh’s talent and versatility as a recording artist are rapidly grabbing the attention of music lovers and tastemakers worldwide.

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Rock/Review Catherine Elms - Brutal Heart
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Rock/Review Catherine Elms - Brutal Heart

Catherine Elms crafts epic, emotionally charged soundscapes that invite listeners to explore the complexities of human experience. Her fearless approach to music-making and willingness to confront difficult emotional themes have earned her a devoted following among those seeking authentic artistic expression.

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Electronic/Review Consequential - ComeAround
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Electronic/Review Consequential - ComeAround

Consequential, a talented artist hailing from Bury St. Edmunds, England, is making waves in the music scene with their original single, "ComeAround." With a passion for music and a desire to give back to the industry that has inspired them, Consequential brings a fresh perspective to the world of liquid drum and bass. Drawing influence from dnb pioneers, Consequential creates music that not only resonates with listeners but also moves them to the core.

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Rock/Review Crooked Cranes - This is Only a Test
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Rock/Review Crooked Cranes - This is Only a Test

Crooked Cranes, hailing from Fuquay Varina, United States, is a band formed by high school best friends Josh Faw, Dylan Hornaday, and Andrew Bateman. The trio, along with Josh's younger brother on bass, bring a unique blend of influences from bands like Dinosaur Jr., Built to Spill, The White Stripes, and The Who to create their own distinctive sound.

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