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Album Review: IN We Fall- Inner Self

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Words by Anselm Anderson In We Fall  is a new act on Eclipse Records. Most recently, they released their debut, "Inner Self." The ten-tracker is a deeply personal and philosophical take on a band that has reached a pivotal moment in its career. The quartet, from Portugal, combines grunge stylings with progressive elements and alternative rock signatures to help create a sound reminiscent of bands like Alice in Chains and Alter Bridge. Formed in 2022, In We Fall was formed by guitarist Carlos Carniero and drummer Federico Lopes with a childhood dream of creating a band. Vocalist Daniel Moreira soon offered his gruff vocal lines and productive values into the mix providing a retro sound of dark melodies, hook-laden choruses and intricate guitar lines for fans of grunge-era bands. Moreira recorded, mixed and produced the album at Evolui Som Studios and the results are a polished and refined edge to the music. In We Fall challenge themselves through lyrics about war, betrayal and...

Album Review: Tarah Who?- The Collaboration Project

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Album Review by Anselm Anderson French-born multi-instrumentalist Tarah.G.Carpenter has seemed to be around for a while with her punk project Tarah Who?.  I first covered her for this blog shortly after the then duo's inception in 2016. The band's bold lyricism and in-your-face punk attitude were enough to shake up the rock scene.  After a slew of EPs and full-lengths, Tarah Who? has released the ambitious The Collaboration Project,  an album designed to bring together some of the brightest talents from the Independent Music circuit. Produced by Tarah, Alanis Morissette  guitarist  Jason Orme  and L7 produce r Norm Block , Tarah Who? is now a solo project following the departure of drummer Coralie Herve . Tarah.G.Carpenter takes on the role of drummer, guitarist, singer and producer as she teams up with an array of talent to sing songs based on social and political issues of the day. The song opens with the firebrand punk anthem 'Asian Blood', taking...