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First Floor covers electronic music, mixing commentary on the industry and culture with short reviews of new releases. Readers get an informed critical perspective on trends such as AI in music production alongside album and EP recommendations.
A monthly roundup of recent experimental music releases curated by critic Marc Masters, with short original reviews of each album and a bonus list of further picks. It also includes occasional single-album features and behind-the-scenes posts about how he tracks new releases.
A personal heavy metal blog that reviews new releases and premieres tracks, with an enthusiastic, opinionated voice. It also runs columns on how the writer manages listening, including gear and a detour into philosophy.
The Vinyl Cut is a newsletter covering vinyl reissues, news and in-depth record reviews, from audiophile pressings to historic albums. Readers get detailed reviews of specific reissues, weekly lists of new releases, and occasional giveaways for paid subscribers.
A first-person metal and punk concert review podcast's website, covering live shows and festivals such as Maryland Deathfest with candid, personal reports. Readers get detailed set-by-set impressions, venue and crowd observations, and recommendations for bands worth checking out.
A personal music blog-style newsletter where the writer reviews concerts and songs, praising artists for surprises, hooks and vocal craft. Readers get enthusiastic, first-person takes on emerging and indie artists with song-level analysis.
The Metalverse is a heavy metal publication offering news, album reviews, interviews and gear guides, including affiliate-linked buying advice. Readers get a mix of artist features, EP reviews with track-by-track description, and practical equipment recommendations for metal and rock producers.
Roxy Vagabond writes personal music reviews and monthly 'What I've Been Listening To' roundups, mixing album impressions with stories about how she discovered bands and attended shows. Readers get conversational takes on punk, emo and indie pop with a clear, enthusiastic point of view.
A hifi reviewer shares video-based thoughts on how reviewing works and what consumers should expect from reviews, plus an interview with loudspeaker designer Eelco Grimm and a review of Grimm LS1c speakers with subwoofers. The issues are mostly links to videos with short introductory notes rather than written articles.
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