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Mono   Snowdrop / Temporary Residence (2026) 

Mono – Snowdrop (Album Review)

There are aspects of being that are beyond explanation. While we are tethered to the material world where we rely on touch, sight, and sound, there are unknown aspects of who we are that lie in obscurity for eternity. A lot to ponder in the ... Read More
Poppy Ackroyd   Liminal / One Little Independent Records (2026)

Poppy Ackroyd – Liminal (Album Review)

Perhaps more so than any other artistic expression, music is a universally understood movement of sound that triggers a deep emotion in the pit of our souls. More than a chemical reaction, it is a spiritual connection that defies logic and tangibility, reminding us that ... Read More
Neil Diamond   Wild at Heart / Capitol Records/UMe (2026)

Neil Diamond – Wild at Heart (Album Review)

One of America’s most iconic singer-songwriters of the 20th century, Neil Diamond’s legacy is built solely on the beauty of song. An instinctive human creation that has existed since the dawn of time, Diamond’s rigorous and impassioned approach to the form of expression has stood ... Read More
Toy Story 5 / Disney / Pixar (2026)

Toy Story 5 (Movie Review)

When Toy Story hit movie theaters just prior to Thanksgiving in 1995, it was not just another Walt Disney Pictures animated film; it was a revolutionary experience that redefined modern animation. Pioneering a path toward future innovation, it was the perfect balance of tangible art ... Read More