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Gísli Gunnarsson feat. Alcest - Wings of Glass - Song Review - Cinematic Post-Metal from Iceland

Gísli Gunnarsson feat. Alcest - Wings of Glass - Song Review - Cinematic Post-Metal from Iceland

Another misty, cold, and foggy Friday, low in contrast and saturation, in the Finnish prison of a vagabond, my reality. As I write these words, an Icelandic song is playing in my earpods: Wings of Glass by composer, performer, and cinematic music artist Gísli Gunnarsson, featuring the post-metal pioneers Alcest.

Seer Seeker - To The Core - Album Review - Alternative Electronic Rock from Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA

Seer Seeker - To The Core - Album Review - Alternative Electronic Rock from Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA

It is one of those calm and peaceful evenings here in the Finnish prison. Day by day, I am regaining my strength, returning to my senses, in other words, to my factory settings. After spending a positive morning outside dealing with my daily errands, it was this time, the To

Niro Knox - Save Me - Song Review - 90s Rock from London, England

Niro Knox - Save Me - Song Review - 90s Rock from London, England

Another cold and misty Friday in the North, in my surreal Finnish prison where I spent my entire morning listening to an established rock 'n' roll artist, Niro Knox, hailing from London, England. After reading about his story, musical endeavors, and giving a listen to his entire discography

The Incantus - Goddess Ablaze - Song Review - Melodic Death Metal from Melbourne, Australia

The Incantus - Goddess Ablaze - Song Review - Melodic Death Metal from Melbourne, Australia

Another cold and misty Thursday in the Finnish prison, I am writing about an up-and-coming melodic death metal collective, The Incantus, hailing from Melbourne, Australia. One of their three singles so far, Goddess Ablaze, has been under my focus for two weeks, and I will be sharing my personal view

Prisma V^ - Tunnel Full of Fireflies - Album Review - Avant-Garde Progressive Rock from Sydney, Australia

Prisma V^ - Tunnel Full of Fireflies - Album Review - Avant-Garde Progressive Rock from Sydney, Australia

Another cold and snowy day in my surreal life, this time I am writing from the Finnish prison for the first time about a project that needs no validation. While being one of my latest favorites in my personal playlist, this song has been playing in my mind for the

No One to Cry to, No Place to Call Home

No One to Cry to, No Place to Call Home

February 20th, Tuesday A fear grips my heart like never before. It's the fear of losing more than I've already lost, to the point where I feel like I own nothing at all. As I pen down these thoughts, my mind grapples with the reality, acknowledging

Ongoing Battle Within

Ongoing Battle Within

February 10th, Saturday You write when no one’s listening. And that’s what I do, especially at times when the pain is unbearable. It is exhausting, demoralizing, helping absolutely nothing but making everything worse. Holding onto your dreams will eventually get you somewhere, as long as you dream on.