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Songs On Repeat: “Ascend” by VILLA
13May By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Songs On Repeat: “Ascend” by VILLA

While "Ascend" by VILLA hasn't been out as long as the first song I wrote about for this column, it is another example of a song that has been lingering in my 'On Repeat' playlist since its release day. This song is an epic tune that never fails to get my blood pumping--and it is especially effective when listened to at loud volumes during my dreary morning commutes. There is something thoroughly enjoyable about the unsettling subtleties of this song contrasted by just how truly grand it is. Thoughts on "Ascend" by VILLA In reference to this song, the artist tweeted, "it truly feels like you’re listening to a symphony in a haunted church" -- and she's absolutely right on that. With "Ascend", VILLA combines the grandeur of symphonic and hymnal music; however, it's almost if...
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Breaking Waves: 2022 Wrapped — Top Wave Music of the Year, Artists to Watch + more.
31Dec By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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Breaking Waves: 2022 Wrapped — Top Wave Music of the Year, Artists to Watch + more.

Yes, yes-- another 2022 listacle. I know, how terrible. At least this time it's "the top 10 in wave music" of 2022 and not another copy-paste from Billboard, right? ....Right...? Regardless of how you feel about these Top 10 lists, I hope you'll spare a moment and take a peek at what I have for you, because each one of these wave/wave-adjacent artists absolutely deserves your time. I'll cut to the chase-- Let's Dive into Some of the Top Wave Music of 2022, Shall We? Before we begin, here's a playlist with samplings from each of the artists I mention below, for your listening pleasure: Top Wave Music of 2022, as seen on Spotify: 6ixsr When I about to depart for Liquid Ritual’s “Conference” this spring, I had put out an open c...
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