Lisa Burke

Swallow The Sun – Moonflowers (Album Review)

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In contrast to popular belief, expressing depression through music is actually a very positive outlet. While many genres of music express these emotions, slow and somber, with a heart-wrenching progression, often wins the race. This is something that translates to Progressive Doom Metal mixed with ... Read More

Obscura – A Valediction (Album Review)

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The struggle has been real for many musicians over the past two years who thrive on at least one major American tour per year. Showing patience, as well as persistence, Germany’s Technical Death Metal band Obscura are finally ready to take on the world once ... Read More

Candlebox – Wolves (Album Review)

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Memories are the staves of reality yet they can become warped in the complexities of one’s mind. Music keeps a stagnant hold on memories because of the direct sound relation to an event, and this sparks nostalgia in music which can resonate for many years ... Read More