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Author: Ambur Masen

Ambur Masen is a freelance writer whose "Breaking Waves" column aims to document wave music history as it unfolds. She is also a Hudson Valley local who loves nothing more than driving up and down the Thruway with her windows down, blasting the latest & greatest from the electronic underground. She is currently publishing with MendoWerks, Lightwood, The Electric Hawk, and others.
Los Angeles, Get Ready to Cry A Third Time: Tears in the Club III
4Apr By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Features, Music

Los Angeles, Get Ready to Cry A Third Time: Tears in the Club III

Are you looking for the next great wave music event? Then look no further, because we have all the details about Tears in the Club III, right here-- This weekend, if you're local to Los Angeles, then you're in for a treat--one that's featuring local and international talent from all across the wave scene, and its related genres, right in your neighborhood. Read on to find out everything you need to know about Tears in the Club III; learn about all of the spectacular artists that will be featured at the showcase, below, as well. Tears in the Club III: Live in Los Angeles this Friday. Who: Juche, WEVLTH, Rapture 4D, Nick Neutronz, and others, detailed below. What: Tears in the Club III, the third edition of a wave music (and adjacent) showcase series. Wh...
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A Not-so-New Voice in Wave: A Chat with BerserkerCrux on “The Blood” & More
28Mar By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Interviews, Music

A Not-so-New Voice in Wave: A Chat with BerserkerCrux on “The Blood” & More

"Wave is a dynamic community full of inspiration... Wave is a Movement. Wave is going somewhere." -BerserkerCrux Please note: sections of this article have been edited and/or removed at the request of UFO.wave Collective, with interviewee's knowledge & consent (10/29/2023). A not-so-new voice in wave music, BerserkerCrux, just put out his first track, "The Blood". In this article, you will find an interview with the artist in which we discuss the decision BC made to 'finally' release music, as well as the process behind this release, his plans for 2023, and more-- Read on! Introducing... BerserkerCrux: View this post on Instagram A post shared by UFO.WAVE Collective LLC (@ufowavecollective) Check out BerserkerCrux's debut, "The B...
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I Said I Wouldn’t, But I Actually Bought a Cassette Tape: on ‘Terminals’ by Druid & Jok.
26Mar By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Features, Music, Reviews

I Said I Wouldn’t, But I Actually Bought a Cassette Tape: on ‘Terminals’ by Druid & Jok.

Ya'll, I can't believe it, but I actually bought a cassette tape. On Bandcamp Friday. In March 2023. This makes no sense to me, especially since I've definitely gone on one too many rants that sound a little bit like this: "I can't do this anymore, I already did the cassette thing, and the CD thing, and now the oh-so-occasional vinyl thing--and now cassette is coming back, and I--I just can't keep doing this." Then along came Terminals, the new EP by Druid & Jok, out via Decaying Spheres at the beginning of the month... And it was getting a physical release. On cassette, of course. Ugh. The tape came in the mail the other day. and it hit me: I caved. I bought a cassette tape. I'm part of "the problem" now. And, as anticipated, I have absolutely no way of playing ...
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Nick Neutronz Gives Us Some Perspective in “The Changes”
25Mar By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Features, Music

Nick Neutronz Gives Us Some Perspective in “The Changes”

In case you missed it, Nick Neutronz is 'back on his bullshit', as the kids say. He released "The Changes" earlier this month, and quite frankly, it changed me. Nick Neutronz is someone we all really need to keep a better eye on--because when Nick puts out new music, we can never know what to expect. In the best possible way. Let's look at some examples from 2022: in December, he put out this dark, moody, lights-down-low-at-the-club type banger of a collab with lonewulf, "Pyrex". Yet, in June, Nick dropped this little high-tempo, all-encompassing, like-an-emotional-plea-but-could-still-probably-end-up-on-the-radio track called "Surrender". But, let's not forget how he started the year off, either--with "Hikikomori". Alessio Anesi of FUXWITHIT describes that song best: it's ...
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All Hail The Queen: Scene Queen Refuses to be Silenced with “18+”
22Mar By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Features, Music

All Hail The Queen: Scene Queen Refuses to be Silenced with “18+”

"Fuck the Scene, I'm The Queen!" Last Friday, "bimbocore" artist Scene Queen dropped a new single that I haven't been able to stop thinking about: "18+". The song addresses the state of the alt rock/emo scene in the most poignant-yet-accessible way. If you're a fan of this type of music--or grew up in "the scene"--don't skip this one. It's fun to listen to... and it's going to give you plenty to think about. If anyone deserves the title "Scene Queen", it is most definitely this 25-year-old artist, as proven by this witty new bop. Check out "18+" by Scene Queen on Spotify, below: https://open.spotify.com/album/6oveIE1VtjcawBs2UlM3Mn?si=MUdiUjBiQcCiVy3Bj2p-tw "18+" is a fast favorite. This song has the accessibility of a nursery rhyme, but also has the i...
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It’s All About THE HARA, You Know: “Autobiography” out now.
17Mar By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Features, Music

It’s All About THE HARA, You Know: “Autobiography” out now.

If you were able to catch THE HARA at their first showcase during SXSW 2023 on Monday, or if you keep up with them through other means, then you already know the good news; if not, then we’re here to tell you-- "Autobiography”, the band’s sixth and final single in support of their upcoming debut LP, SURVIVAL MODE, is finally here.  Check out the exciting tell-all track on Spotify, below.  https://open.spotify.com/album/2uL9lH4pvsdPfkEMuetPTT?si=PAtnJEZgSg6mADsUhe_iYg True to THE HARA’s mission, this track is a little bit absurd, a little bit chaotic, and a whole lot of fun. I mean, just look at the lyrics, especially in the second half– The lads are not only bringing us into a shared egotistical, manic-hypervigilant panic spiral of sorts– they even dragged g...
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Breaking Waves: Interval Audio Has Submerged Us in Wave [Interview]
11Mar By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Features, Interviews

Breaking Waves: Interval Audio Has Submerged Us in Wave [Interview]

In 2021, they gave us Neo Subculture. In January, they gave us Neo Subculture II. And just last week, they gave us a second massive wave music compilation in just two months of 2023: EMPYREAN. Who is the common denominator here? Well, it's Interval Audio, of course! Stream the new compilation, EMPYREAN, below. Read on to find interviews with some of the artists featured on the compilation, as well as Interval Audio's own Troy Dildhar. https://soundcloud.com/interval-audio/sets/empyrean-interval-audio-x Chats with Angel Cannon and Teneki About EMPYREAN We got to have a conversation with a couple of the artists about the compilation: Angel Cannon and Teneki. Since members of the wave scene have a tendency to publish brand new tracks as often as ones they have in th...
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Breaking Waves: Wave Wrapped – February 2023
9Mar By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Music

Breaking Waves: Wave Wrapped – February 2023

2023 has been an insane year for wave music so far. Between multiple wave music compilations coming out, huge names like Skeler dropping new music, and more--it's easy to lose track of it all. Hell, Skrillex didn't do us or our attention spans any favors, either--I mean, how many albums did he drop so far? Two? Five? Hmph. S0, let's change gears for a moment. Let me welcome you to "Wave Wrapped": a lil semi-monthly listacle of some songs that we feel may have been overlooked. This time around, we're highlighting new tracks by Lorize, Michiya Mirai, KYLLER, KASKIT, and CSV. Enjoy. Check out February's "Wave Wrapped" on Spotify, below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lfxIwv7T8Aw2M3DAPuXJ0?si=053b565d2ba248ce Lorize - "Remember" Okay, fine, you caug...
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Grandson Returns with “Eulogy”… and a World Tour. Details Inside.
28Feb By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Events, Features, Music

Grandson Returns with “Eulogy”… and a World Tour. Details Inside.

The world's favorite genre-defiant artist, Grandson, gave us some huge announcements today: not only did he release his first new single in two years, "Eulogy", but he also announced a massive world tour, which kicks off this May. Grandson also gave us the title of his second LP, which he has been teasing on social media as "ILYIT" for the past few weeks, leaving fans to wonder what exactly he's been up to lately. But, the news finally broke-- Grandkids, it's time to get HYPED! Read on to find out all the details. Stream the New Single, "Eulogy", now. Grandson's widely-anticipated new song, "Eulogy", can be found across streaming platforms as of this morning. It is the first single from his upcoming LP, I LOVE YOU, I'M TRYING, which will be released later th...
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Liquid Ritual x Wave Global Presents: vowl. & Friends
25Feb By Ambur MasenNo Comments
Features, Music

Liquid Ritual x Wave Global Presents: vowl. & Friends

Liquid Ritual is at it again with their incredible shows: in less than three weeks, they're bringing vowl., enjoii, and others to London, and you do not want to miss out. In 2022, Liquid Ritual brought wave music to fans all over the globe, and it seems they're determined to start 2023 off with more of the same... thank God. Read on to find out all the details about this March 17th show; you will also find some thoughts from the headliner, vowl., as well as from Liquid Ritual co-founder, Kareful. Additionally, we have some info about all the artists featured on the line-up for you to enjoy in anticipation of the event. What are you waiting for? Check out the flyer for Liquid Ritual Presents: vowl & friends-- This show is happening less than three weeks fro...
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