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Paul Louis Villani Crafts Intimate Self-Reckoning on “Makes Me Happy”

Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Paul Louis Villani approaches “Makes Me Happy” with deliberate independence. Written, performed, and record...

thisaktmusic 24 Feb, 2026

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OpCritical Reimagines Protest Tradition with Urgent Anthem “Not Alone”

“Not Alone” marks the debut release from U.S.-based band OpCritical, the band formed in 2026 with a singular mission: confront what they des...

thisaktmusic 24 Feb, 2026

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Tony Frissore Channels Global Roots and Lunar Renewal on “Island Lantern Festival”

Tony Frissore’s “Island Lantern Festival” is not a seasonal novelty release; it is a carefully timed cultural meditation shaped by a produc...

thisaktmusic 24 Feb, 2026

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Exzenya Reclaims Identity and Resilience on “That’s the Story of My Life”

Independent U.S.-based artist Exzenya closes her 12-song concept album with “That’s the Story of My Life,” a pop-rock statement that refram...

thisaktmusic 24 Feb, 2026

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Delta Fire Ignite Glasgow’s Rock Legacy with Debut Single “Lady Danger”

Glasgow four-piece Delta Fire introduce themselves with “Lady Danger,” a debut that makes their intentions unmistakable: loud guitars, live...

thisaktmusic 24 Feb, 2026

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Veronica Largiu’s “Survival Instinct” Chronicles Resilience and Personal Triumph Through Song

Veronica Largiu’s “Survival Instinct” is a deliberate and intimate chronicle of resilience, a sonic reflection of the artist’s personal jou...

thisaktmusic 24 Feb, 2026

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Zodic Revisits First Love on “Fall In Luv (ReEdit)”

Seattle-based artist Zodic returns to the origin of his creative life with “Fall In Luv (ReEdit),” a rerelease that carries both personal h...

thisaktmusic 24 Feb, 2026

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