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Welcome Ghouls, Demons, and Fellow Wyrd Ones! I find myself, once again, struggling on where to begin with the tale I am about to tell. Another Tale of Princess Goes. The Tale of their phenomenal new single, “Sincere Chroma.” A Second Single Release. Another stepping stone leading us through this intimate journey towards the final Masterpiece that is their next LP. I love the sensation of an enticing, slow burn. Especially after witnessing the next chapter crafted by this inspiring group of men. A trio of artists. I was going to gasp if it were a trio of Air Signs. Along this pathway, I have discovered Matt Katz-Bohen to be a Gemini. The Plot thickens. My curiosity could not remain at bay for much longer. The anticipation was killing me. What is Peter?! How do these men compliment each other in such Divine Harmony?? What is the spiritual, Astrological alignment of these Three Musketeers? Well, I did some googling. Turns out our Pal Peter, is a Virgo. A nugget of information that only expanded the HeartFelt message I was receiving through this song, the previous single, and what I am anticipating to be an Album full of Musing Medicine.

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June 15, 2026 Jason Shrum

Nashville’s Punk Scene Shows Up

Snooper ripped their opening set starting at around 7:45pm and had there been doors; they would’ve been blown off. Snooper’s latest album, Worldwide, came out in October, and I am happy to say that I picked up a copy on cassette tape during the show. I was right up front for the festivities and the mosh pits. With my camera in hand, I braved the sea of bodies swarming to the sensational music created by the band that was formed by the duo of vocalist Blair Tramel and guitarist Connor Cummins. The band is now rounded out by bassist Happy Haugen and drummer Conner Sullivan. People filled the lot and found spots to watch from every possible angle. It was an all-ages show and I am always so happy to see moms and dads bringing their children to enjoy in the solace of live music. Everyone was having an awesome time and treating each other with kindness.

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June 10, 2026 Jason Shrum

Mr. Dinkles’ Insightful EP is Out Now

So, in their messaging you will definitely feel that presence of the punk rebellion. As it was with The Sex Pistols, Black Flag and so many more, Mr. Dinkles keeps this format of not backing down and challenging the norm. Punk is not dead. This is exemplified in “Letter to Elon”, which I have written about in a past article. It speaks on his hypocrisy of not being American yet hating immigrants and spending on rockets when we could use the aid domestically or at least Earthly. It is served up nicely alongside a bed of “Socialism Ditty” that screams about sharing the wealth. “Socialism Ditty is about billionaires taking everyone’s money,” says Rettig. There is humor in the ask but also a furious frustration that looms large.

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June 7, 2026 Stacy Marie

Broadening My Musicality with Behemoth

Thankfully, my husband (Dustinn) and I have similar tastes in music. When it comes to the Metal genre, though, Dustinn definitely has a broader horizon than I. One of the more obscure sub-genres of Metal is Death/Black Metal (honestly not sure I fully understand the difference between the two, but I’m learning!), and while Dustinn looooves it, I don’t normally partake in leisure listening. It’s never really been my vibe and, most times, winds up making me unbelievably uncomfortable. “This sounds too evil – turn it off” … something I’ve had to say more than a handful of times LOL

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June 3, 2026 Jason Shrum

The Gritty and Authentic New Record from Heels To The Hardwood

The Seattle-based band, Heels to the Harwood, have a new album out called “Let Up”, that will help you turn off that outside noise that rattles your brain and it will assist in easing your soul. The toe-tapping-Americana-fuel ensemble is exactly what the world needs right now to help us navigate this floating rock as it spins into total chaos. The PNW group has always been dripping in wonderful lyricism and smooth melodies, and this album continues with that trend of well-played tracks and brilliant writing. The band formed in 2011 and soon released their debut self-titled album, “Heels To The Hardwood,” in September 2014. They followed this up with their second full-length album, “Love Versus Tragedy,” in February 2017, and their third album, “Where We Come From,” dropped in 2019. In 2023, they released the singles ‘Intentions’ and ‘1 Past 5 (Say Hello)’. The latter now appears on the latest project.

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May 27, 2026 Jason Shrum

Cam Gallagher & The Tasty Soul Are Set To Release New Music

I’d say that Cam Gallagher is at it again, but the truth is this dude never stops. I often read about or see the moniker “The Hardest Worker in Showbiz” tied to an artist, and I can honestly say that I have met that someone personally. I first saw Cam play with a southern rock band, and then a soul band and a jazz band, then with operatic band and most recently at a rock/punk show. Oh, by the way, he is a saxophone player. This guy is so versatile that he can play across any genre of music and fit the part. And let me just say that calling him just a saxophone player is very limiting to the full description of what Cam brings to the Nashville music scene.

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May 22, 2026 Melinoe Macaria Mourningstar

Princess Goes (To The Butterfly Museum) “Stranger” Single Review, Released May 13th

Princess Goes (To The Butterfly Museum) has done it once again. They have created yet another song that tickles my inner child pink with feverish enthusiasm. I don’t know a more accurate way to describe what their music does to me. I am fulfilled with the same Ecstasy a Child experiences when they Witness the world for the first time. When everything is shiny and new. When every moment is met with the highest of expressions of the human spectrum. I suppose I could summarize the sensation by stating I am an Aficionada or a Devotee to the band and their sound. Internally I feel as if I am the loudest and giddiest of screaming fans. However, not in a cringey, parasocial way. Without sounding too mad? This music speaks to me on a deeper level than most. This art has tapped into something lost and forgotten within me. A soul retrieval if you will. Not simply this song, but the works of the group as a whole.