Category: Andrea Regina Esperon
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SB19’s “Wakas at Simula” Is More Than an Album – It’s a Cultural Shift
Words and Photos by Andrea Regina Esperon Wakas at Simula, meaning “the end and the beginning”, feels like both a closing chapter and a fresh start for SB19. As the third and final installment in their EP trilogy, following Pagsibol (2021) and Pagtatag! (2023), the project blends the group’s past work with six new tracks for…
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Photo Gallery and Show Review: SASAMI in New York
As the sun from earlier in the day faded out of Brooklyn, the performance felt like a transition into something softer and more immersive. SASAMI stepped into Stone Circle Theatre and greeted the crowd with, “Welcome to my recital!”
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LK99 Is The Best New R&B Album Release, And Here’s Why
Dutch-born American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Leven Kali continues to affirm why he’s operating at such a sharp creative peak. After winning the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for Beyonce’s Renaissance, Kali reenters the music scene as a solidified artist dropping an R&B album that redefines his artistry.
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Photo Gallery and Show Review: The Barr Brothers in New York
Have you ever felt homesick for a place you’ve never even been to? That’s what seeing The Barr Brothers felt like. The Montreal-based indie folk-rock band blends styles of folk and experimental textures to create something that sounds lived-in. And as I was listening to them, I felt like I had been to wherever they call…
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Ella Mai Takes Her Songwriting to the Next “100” With Brand-New Single
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and there is one artist who never fails to make me feel so in love. And that is Ella Mai.
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Photo Gallery and Show Review: KiNG MALA in New York
This past weekend, KiNG MALA played a sold-out headline show at the Mercury Lounge in the Lower East Side. From the moment I walked in, it felt less like a concert and more like stepping into a room full of friends.
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Bruno Major Returns to the Pop Scene With “Remember To Dance (Little Things)”
After over a 2-year music hiatus, alternative singer-songwriter Bruno Major returns to the scene alongside video game composer Adrian Berenguer to release a new single, “Remember To Dance (Little Things)”.
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