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Energy Whores Confront Civic Collapse and Consciousness with the album “Arsenal of Democracy.”

Arsenal of Democracy is not an album designed for passive listening. It is a confrontation, direct, uneasy, and deliberately alert. Across t...

thisaktmusic 24 Jan, 2026

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Golem Dance Cult Confronts Illusion and Intimacy with the Hypnotic Video “Pretty at Dawn”

With “Pretty at Dawn,” Golem Dance Cult offers a visually and sonically immersive work that feels less like a conventional music video and ...

thisaktmusic 20 Jan, 2026

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Doctor Noize Celebrates Unity in Motion with the Joyful and Purposeful Video “Diversity”

With “Diversity,” Doctor Noize delivers far more than a family-friendly music video; it is a clear, values-driven artistic statement release...

thisaktmusic 19 Jan, 2026

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Tracy Eckstrand Confronts the Endless Climb with Grit and Grace on “Sisyphus”

On “Sisyphus,” Rochester-based singer-songwriter Tracy Eckstrand steps into her most grounded and emotionally exposed territory yet. Inspir...

thisaktmusic 19 Jan, 2026

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Bonita Delaney Channels Unity and Purpose through Soulful Resolve on “Love And Devotion”

With Love And Devotion, London-based artist Bonita Delaney delivers a confident, emotionally grounded single that reflects both her artistic...

thisaktmusic 19 Jan, 2026

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Raw Bean Hood Captures Quiet Afterthoughts with the intimate single “When I Close My Eyes.”

Raw Bean Hood’s When I Close My Eyes is a restrained, emotionally precise indie pop single that understands something many breakup songs mi...

thisaktmusic 19 Jan, 2026

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EyBand Sounds the Alarm on Modern Apathy with the single “Wake Up Call.”

With “Wake Up Call,” Heidelberg-based DIY skate-punk band EyBand delivers a raw, urgent statement that feels less like a song and more lik...

thisaktmusic 13 Jan, 2026

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