New to me music (which may also be new to you) from Jim Swim.
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Upper Reality Seeks Freedom on “Master Tools”
Freedom is a thing of beauty.
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A Tale of Free-Dom for NighLawn
Better late than never, I always say. NighLawn’s May EP finally gets its due on SOTB.
Read moreSOTBMusic: Saturn, Alexander Drops I’m for Her Birthday
First off, happy belated birthday to Saturn, Alexander. She celebrated it yesterday and I hope that it was awesome. Because of that birthday, we’ve been blessed by new music. A two-track EP, I’m is braggy at points, lyrical always, and also speaks on religion, love, and being yourself. It does a lot for a two-track project. […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Garrison Elijaah Talks About a Lil Piece of Freedom on New EP
Garrison Elijaah’s Lil Piece of Freedom delves into vices, as seen originally on the track “Money Addiction.” While the subject matter isn’t exactly new–we’ve seen various musicians talk about their vices (and the vices of others)–how Elijaah talks about them is definitely refreshing. He doesn’t outright embrace them, but does acknowledge that these vices (money, […]
Read moreNew SOTBMusic: Newman Delivers From: Elminá
Elminá is a slave castle in Ghana, where North Carolina artist Newman’s family is originally from. This framework, specifically what it means to be free and what it means to be captive (and longing for freedom), help shape Newman’s newest project. The project was originally framed as letters from Elminá, with each track having a different […]
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