Author: Kendrick

Cork shoegaze quartet Ways of Seeing release the anticipated sophomore album The Inheritance of Fear, due for release on 10th October via Joyful Hour Records. Drawing from a rich array of influences–literature, lived experience and the inherent traits carried through one’s lineage– rooted in explorations of fear, James O’Donnell’s excellent second album as Ways of Seeing, The Inheritance of Fear, is an astute meditation on the reverberations of trauma, loss and anxiety. It confronts the psychological weight of inherited anxieties and how we choose to either overcome or bury past traumas. Combining personal experience and storytelling with extensive engagement with…

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Duendita – A Strong Desire To Survive: New York City’s own duendita returns with a strong desire to survive, a deeply immersive 10-track project released via 10k. The new release builds on the momentum of last year’s acclaimed EP the mind is a miracle, offering a rich and emotional journey through Duendita’s signature sound. The project was born during a transformative period in Berlin, where Duendita connected with longtime collaborators Noah Becker and Anton Remy. Their creative synergy took shape at Baketown, a recording studio and art space in Schöneberg, where spontaneous jam sessions turned into the foundation of this…

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Hannah Anders’ latest single, “Outside Looking In,” is a deeply personal and emotionally resonant journey through heartbreak, resilience, and the complexities of love. Inspired by witnessing a close friend endure the devastating end of a decade-long relationship—one that seemed perfect from the outside—Anders masterfully captures the poignant reality that even the most idealized unions can face profound struggles. The song’s origins are rooted not only in observation but also in personal experience. As Anders reveals, writing “Outside Looking In” became a deeply cathartic process for her and her now husband as they navigated their own challenges. The lyrics reflect the…

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