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Written by Kirk Mothman and the Thunderbirds – Portal Hopper> Progressive metal/dream pop/hard rock> Pennsylvania, US> Releasing July 12> Independent/self-release Kinda hard to believe that it’s been a little over a year since Mothman and […]

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The Best of 2024…So Far

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Kirk’s Top Albums of 2023

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Written by Kirk Alright, fellow music lovers, the final push is here. I gave you my favorite singles of 2023, and then I gave you my favorite EPs. Now it’s time for the list you’ve […]

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Kirk’s Top EPs of 2023

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Written by Kirk I don’t know about you, but I love a good EP. Maybe it’s my ADHD or the fact that I spend so much time listening to music (seriously, it’s a lot), but […]

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OcWHOAber Roundup

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Written by Westin, Kep, Ellis, and Kirk I know, the title is bad. I must be stopped, etc. Anyways, spooky season has ended, but luckily we can keep listening to October’s most kickass records forever. […]

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Split Review: AAWKS / Aiwass – “The Eastern Scrolls” (Psychedelic Stoner Doom/Rock)

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Album Review: KIND – “Close Encounters” (Stoner Rock)

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Interview: Thomas Powell of Auralayer

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Written by Kirk The month of July was packed to the gills with great releases. One of those records was Thousand Petals, the debut album from newcomers Auralayer (you can read my review of it […]

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