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    Nathan Bryce
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    Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice, Drunk Dial Baby | Song Review

    Guest Contributor George James: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice Unleash “Drunk Dial Baby.”

    By George James, 2 weeksFebruary 26, 2026 ago
    Cloud, In My Dream [๐Ÿ“ท: Lucky Island]
    Guest Posts

    Cloud, In My Dream | Song Review

    Guest Contributor George James: Cloud returns with “In My Dream.”ย 

    By George James, 3 weeksFebruary 19, 2026 ago
    Educatable, Thank You [๐Ÿ“ท: Ricky Barson]
    Guest Posts

    Educatable, Thank You | Song Review

    When a band loses its frontman, the usual outcome is either a respectful disbandment or an ill-advised replacement. Ricky Barson chose a third, far braver path.

    By George James, 4 weeksFebruary 12, 2026 ago
    Brunio Who
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    Brunio Who, Brunio’s Mind | Song Review

    Brunio Who Returns With “Brunio’s Mind.”

    By George James, 4 weeksFebruary 11, 2026 ago
    Julia Thomsen, Amour (Piano Version)
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    Julia Thomsen, Amour Piano Version | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    Award-winning composer Julia Thomsen releases a piano version of “Amour,” stripping her orchestral piece down to its bare essentials.

    By George James, 7 monthsAugust 7, 2025 ago
    The Secret Radio, Shortwave [๐Ÿ“ท: Westpark]
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    The Secret Radio, Swimming Pool On Mars | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    With their new single, “Swimming Pool On Mars,” indie rockers from NY, The Secret Radio, stand out with vigour!

    By George James, 10 monthsMay 13, 2025 ago
    Calm Senses
    Guest Posts

    Calm Senses, Tranquility | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    Calm Senses Release Calming Piece โ€œTranquilityโ€

    By George James, 10 monthsMay 8, 2025 ago
    2plumdum
    Guest Posts

    2plumdum, Resonates | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    2plumdum isnโ€™t just riding wavesโ€”heโ€™s creating his own current. “Resonates” genuinely lives up to its name.

    By George James, 11 monthsApril 4, 2025 ago
    Marsha Swanson, Like An Angel [๐Ÿ“ท: Marsha Swanson]
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    Marsha Swanson, Like An Angel | Track Review ๐ŸŽต

    “Like An Angel,” released as a standalone single by UK-based singer-songwriter Marsha Swanson, exudes warmth and thrives off its intimate sound.

    By George James, 12 monthsMarch 18, 2025 ago
    Julia Thomsen, Romantic Embrace
    Guest Posts

    Julia Thomsen, Romantic Embrace | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    George James: Award-winning composer Julia Thomsen’s latest release, “Romantic Embrace”, is out now and full of pure bliss.

    By George James, 1 yearFebruary 18, 2025 ago
    Minna Ora, Freeze [๐Ÿ“ท: Puuma / Minna Ora]
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    Minna Ora, Freeze | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    George James: Minna Ora speaks a powerful message in her new single, “Freeze.”

    By George James, 1 yearDecember 6, 2024 ago
    THELIGHTS
    Guest Posts

    THELIGHTS, RUSH | Song Review ๐ŸŽต

    George James: “Christmas Wish,” by Julia Thomsen is a magnificent piece that immediately puts you in the middle of the holiday season.

    By George James, 1 yearDecember 6, 2024 ago

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