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Rivermind’s “Honey” Explores the Fine Line Between Desire and Self-Destruction

Rivermind closes the chapter leading into its self-titled debut EP with “Honey,” a compelling alternative rock single that thrives on emoti...

thisaktmusic 20 Jun, 2026

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Michael Vdelli And The Art Of Dysfunction’s “You And The Blues” Signals a Powerful New Chapter in Australian Blues Rock

“You And The Blues” is more than the debut statement from Michael Vdelli and The Art Of Dysfunction . It is the sound of two generations of ...

thisaktmusic 20 Jun, 2026

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REAL MONEY RECORD’s “LET YOUR COLO BE MANUAL” Champions Independent Creativity Through Afrobeat Energy

REAL MONEY RECORD continues to build his artistic identity with “LET YOUR COLO BE MANUAL,” a single that reflects the mindset of an indepen...

thisaktmusic 20 Jun, 2026

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M7’s “Some Days” Finds Strength in Reflection Through an Honest Change of Direction

M7 steps outside his established musical comfort zone with “Some Days,” a single that reveals another dimension of the Perth artist's s...

thisaktmusic 20 Jun, 2026

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Jay Saint James’ “Lavender” Explores the Hidden Cost of Living Behind a Carefully Constructed Identity

Jay Saint James has built a reputation for treating songs as stories first, and “Lavender” may be one of the strongest examples of that phi...

thisaktmusic 20 Jun, 2026

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YaYa Whatever’s “Kickback” Captures the Reckless Freedom of Youth in a Blur of Alt-Pop Energy

YaYa Whatever’s “Kickback” arrives with the urgency of a memory that refuses to stay in the past. The Chicago-born, Los Angeles-based artist...

thisaktmusic 20 Jun, 2026

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Patrick Quinn’s “Silent Voices” Gives a Powerful Voice to Love Beyond Words

Patrick Quinn’s “Silent Voices” is not simply a song about autism. It is a deeply personal reflection on fatherhood, unconditional love, re...

thisaktmusic 20 Jun, 2026

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