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Killer Kuts; One Step Closer; “Songs For The Willow" EP

Killer Kuts; One Step Closer; “Songs For The Willow” EP

The EP is beautifully crafted; perfectly capturing the dissonance of relationships and maladaptive behaviors stemming from the disconnection of our modern social environments and de-prioritization of self.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024
Killer Klassix; Oceans Ate Alaska 2010 Singles

Killer Klassix; Oceans Ate Alaska 2010 Singles

The band’s efforts are well noted, capturing both the band’s talent and ambition in just 2 tracks that ultimately carried them into the anticipation for their debut EP’s release.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
August 12, 2024
Killer Klassix: Real Friends - “Three Songs About The Past Year of My Life" EP

Killer Klassix: Real Friends – “Three Songs About The Past Year of My Life” EP

If you’re ever down, give this EP a listen, it really is something worth putting in your ears for the worst of days.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 29, 2024
Killer Kuts: Slave Two Servant - “Alethia” EP

Killer Kuts: Slave Two Servant – “Alethia” EP

Swanson is eager to demonstrate his expert technique as a musician, delivering a complex, fun and distinguished EP.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 15, 2024
Killer Kuts: Yukeu - “Little Less Noise EP”

Killer Kuts: Yukeu – “Little Less Noise EP”

While Yukeu demonstrates immense potential for talent, his sophomore EP falls a little short on that promise.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 1, 2024
Clash of the Hip-Hop Titans

Clash of the Hip-Hop Titans

The decade-long rivalry between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar exploded into a historic rap battle, as the two greats traded numerous diss tracks and captured the attention of the world in the process.
Adam Belmares and Gabe Parker
May 13, 2024
Killer Klassix: Midwest Blue - “Alarm Clock EP”

Killer Klassix: Midwest Blue – “Alarm Clock EP”

Given its more “independent” nature and very concentrated sound, the EP holds up against the very time it opposes thematically throughout the entirety of the album.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
April 8, 2024
Killer Klassix: The True Blue - 2017 Singles

Killer Klassix: The True Blue – 2017 Singles

While initially challenging, the band flourished under the challenge, further pushing the sound of alternative pop, and adding their own artistic flare to each track produced during the beginning of the year.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Killer Klassix: The True Blue 2016 Singles

Killer Klassix: The True Blue 2016 Singles

In the case of The True Blue, the search for identity is somewhere between prose-driven lyrics and small, thematic melodies that parallel experiences in life.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Killer Klassix: Too Close To Touch: “Too Close to Touch EP”

Killer Klassix: Too Close To Touch: “Too Close to Touch EP”

Keaton’s vulnerable lyrics paired with Moore’s pop-influenced basslines and layered with Marble and Kidd’s intricately emotive guitar melodies makes for a brilliant debut effort that is equally romantic and ambitious.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
Killer Klassix: Dance Gavin Dance - “Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean EP”

Killer Klassix: Dance Gavin Dance – “Whatever I Say Is Royal Ocean EP”

Though there is a large lack of belief in a higher power or faith, the EP makes a very successful effort to highlight the inner turmoil of the human psyche.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
Killer Klassix: Dance Gavin Dance- "Demos" EP

Killer Klassix: Dance Gavin Dance- “Demos” EP

It’s something interesting to follow a band from their initial demos to being one of the biggest bands in the scene and only generating a bigger and bigger fan base.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
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