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First of all, and because it cannot be said often enough: нет войны | ні війні | No War How to help the people in Ukraine ______________________________________________________ Want to advertise on MangoWave? Send a request to rmangowave@gmail.com Picture Credit: Trees of Daymare Trees of Daymare - Harbinger of the Apocalypse Release Date: August 07, 2020 Duration: 04:03 Genre: Melodic Death Metal Origin: Dhaka , Bangladesh / Stockholm , Sweden 'Harbinger of The Apocalypse' by the international metal duo Trees of Daymare was released in 2020, but now the song is more relevant than ever. The mastermind behind the band is Raad Shahamat Hasan from Bangladesh, who is the author of music, drum programming and lyrics. After joining forces with Swedish vocalist Stefan Nordstrom the new iteration of the act released two singles of pure Norsk metal worship. The synergy of the band is almost tangible, and captures the moment when two artists complete each others creative output perfec...

Picture Credit: AI   AI - Prosper Park Release Date: August 08, 2020 Length: 03:22 Genre: Synthwave / Post Punk Origin: Austin , TX , USA Recently, two of the latest releases by Austin's Synthwave duo AI were presented and reviewed. Find all posts on AI here . Today, we are taking a look back into last summer - the first (Nothern hemisphere) summer of the coronacene. In August 2020, Liz Feezor  and Bobby Cheatham  released their most successful single so far, the summer anthem 'Prosper Park'. Contrary to what one might assume, this summer song that was out during the times of lockdowns, dirty election campaigns, and a period of time defined by uncertainty, 'Prosper Park' is as hot and colourful as a sunny sky reflecting on the waves of a gorgeous swimming pool. AI have created a synth-driven Post Punk hymn moved forward by a Fischer-Z-like Post Punk guitar riff and dreamy Indie and Synthwave. AI's 'Prosper Park' is the soundtrack of youth, long summer d...

Picture Credit: Rebecca Moon Barrow   Wolf & Clover - Live at the Silvan Sessions Release Date: June 01, 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: CD / Digital Length: 31:30 Genre: (Indie) Folk Origin: Columbus , GA , USA Regarding the history of Georgia's Wolf & Clover, the recording "Live at the Silvan Sessions" is a highly interesting document. Not only is the six-track the release that marks the time between their selftitled debut (2018) and their upcoming second studio album (to be excpected later in 2021), it also is a recording that was performed while the band was going through some major changes in its line-up. Furthermore, the live session took place in March 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic. Wolf & Clover decided to not cancel the concert at Frank Schley 's shop and instead play for a reduced audience in order to arrange the joy of live music with safety. Well, and finally "Live at the Silvan Sessions" was recorded on St. Patrick's D...

Picture Credit: New Plague Radio   New Plague Radio - The Beeswax Release Date: December 04, 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 22:44 Genre: Crossover / Rapcore Origin: LA , CA , USA New Plague Radio's debut EP is a release from late 2020 that needs a lot more attention if you ask me. Crossover genres that merge Rock or Metal with Rap seem to be the rage in these days - just think of the recent bangers by Germany's Gebrüder Manns , or French artist Lewca . And here is a trio from the Sunshine State that presents some amazing Rapcore or Punk Rap - this is New Plague Radio! It all started with rapper Chief Redeye looking for musicians to join him on his 2019 album release show. The talented vocalist and lyricist found guitar player Donovan Wolfington , a Berklee graduate, who then brought in  Devin Taylor , bass player with Stretch Zero. While the trio prepared for the show, they discovered their shared love for vintage cartoons and foreign horror films. But that w...

Picture Credit: Crust Artwork: Deni Aktemirov   Crust - ... and a Dirge becomes an Anthem Release Date: August 14, 2020 Label: mmmesss (CD) / [addicted label] (Digital/Bandcamp) / RUMF Productions (Digital/Spotify) Format: CD / Digital Length: 34:18 Genre:  Post Metal  /  Blackened Sludge Origin:  Russia In April, I reviewed Crust's latest album "Stoic". To get a more concise view of the band, I also want to put in my two cents on their previous work, Crust's second long-player "... and a Dirge becomes an Anthem" which was published via three Russian labels last summer. ...and a Dirge Becomes an Anthem by Crust Most striking difference between "... and a Dirge becomes an Anthem" and its successor "Stoic" is the sound quality. Crust's second album is defined by somehow fuzzy garage sound that reminds of Black Metal recordings by early-day Bathory or Mayhem. The drums especially are a little muffled. And speaking of Black Metal, here...

Picture Credit: Pressor Artwork: Stas Vasilev   Pressor - I want you (she's so heavy) Release Date: December 04, 2020 Length: 06:06 Genre: Stoner Metal Origin: Kostroma , Russia Although this single has been released almost eight months ago, I cannot help but putting in my two cents about it. As most of you will know, 'I want you (she's so heavy)' was orignally recorded by The Beatles, and it was featured on their "Abbey Road" album. Fifty-one years later, Kostroma's Pressor released this cover version. Actually a bit shorter than the original, it shows that the works of John , Paul , Ringo , and George  are still alive as hell. Also it stands for the intense impact the Liverpudlian band has had on rock music across decades and genres. Here is 'I want you (she's so heavy)' re-interpreted as a Stoner Doom / Sludge / Stoner Metal song by Daniil , Denis , Anton , and Stas : I Want You (She's So Heavy) by Pressor The opinions on this might go ...

Picture Credit: Jeff Symonds Artwork: Beatrice Symonds   Jeff Symonds - Riverrun Release Date: December 18, 2020 Label: Huddled Masses Records Format: Digital Length: 61:37 Genre: Alternative Rock / Americana Origin: Berkeley , California , USA Multi-instrumentalist Jeff Symonds  has played with innumerable artists, and has appeared on plenty of recordings playing the guitar, bass, and keyboards. Hundreds of concerts and tours later, Jeff Symonds  has released his first solo album "Riverrun" a week before Christmas, 2020. For thirteen songs and more than an hour, Symonds  presents music so various, it could be the soundtrack for liberty. riverrun by Jeff Symonds "Riverrun" is a colourful bouquet of amazing Rock music. Jeff Symonds  and his guests provide us with the finest sounds of Americana, Class Rock, Blues Rock, Alternative Rock, Rock'n'Roll, Alt Country, and much more. Each song on this 13-track piece has its own theme and mood. And yet, there is cohe...

Picture Credit: SuperCoze   SuperCoze - Rainy Day Sunshine Release Date: March 13, 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 25:10 Genre: Indie Rock / Twee Origin: Seattle , Washington , USA SuperCoze is a Washington-based one-person band formed by Cody Choi . Their first album has already been out for over a year, but still is worth an article on MangoWave. The ten tracks on "Rainy Day Sunshine" were all written by Cody Choi  who also played the guitars and sang all the lyrics - they received further support by Emmett Lukas  (bass) and Baylee Harper  (drums). "Rainy Day Sunshine" is an empowering and honest album about mental health, finding oneself, being positive about one's own identity, confidence, and the neccessity to step out of one's comfort zone. SuperCoze spreads confidence and support on their album. Hence, "Rainy Day Sunshine" is a wholesome album covering numerous mental states and affirming their importance. Further, it is an ...

Picture Credit: Selena Tibert   Selena Tibert - Start at the End Release Date: November 18, 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 24:44 Genre: Indie Folk Origin: New York City, New York , USA Singer and songwriter Selena Tibert  called her latest "Start at the End" the project of which she did not know how much she needed it. Being a product of the pandemic's first year, isloation, social distance, and the new reality due to COVID-19 played a certain role in the formation process of the seven-track EP.  It has therefore become a very personal release for the artist in which she bundles many emotions and transforms them by the power of voice, guitar, piano, and MIDI keys. "Start at the End" is a deeply soothing and gentle Indie Folk release. Selena Tibert  creates comforting and positive spheres that are easily to comprehend or empathize with. On soulful Folk tunes, Selena Tibert  provides the audience with empowering narratives about getting along, not...

Picture Credit: Fanchon   Fanchon - Doses Release Date: December 22, 2020 Length: 04:05 Genre: Alternative Rock / Indie Rock Origin: Guilford , England "Doses" is the third lockdown release by Guilford's singer and songwriter Fanchon Dehillotte  who is currently working on her EP. Following " Unravelling " and " Bandaid ", "Doses" increases the stokedness for the upcoming release. Together with bandmates Razvan Nicolae  and Frazer Holloway , the talented artist has recorded an empowering song about the urge to abandon toxic behaviour while still being on the process of finding out how. Heavy Garage Rock riffs are being decorated by shiny leads as they roll along the massive rhythm. Fanchon's "Doses" feels like a sunray breaking through dark rain clouds and illuminating a gorgeous and colourful glade. The sound of  "Doses" comes up to its empowering lyrics, and together with the soothing vocals by Fanchon, this song ha...

Picture Credit: INTERCONTINEN7AL   INTERCONTINEN7AL - INTERCONTINEN7AL Release Date: December 20, 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 47:05 Genre: Prog Rock / Alternative Rock / Folk Origin: Earth INTERCONTINEN7AL is a worldwide collective of musicians. And they absolutely come up to their name, as INTERCONTINEN7AL features artists from all seven continents (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europa, North America, Oceania/Australia, and South America). A dozen songs has been written, recorded, and assembled on this album which can be streamed or downloaded (see links below). All proceeds of the album go to the COVID-19 General Relief Found, and you can also donate directly on the collective's homepage. The album is a sonic declaration of love to our home planet, to life, and to peaceful coexistance of nature, species, and humakind. The abridged message of this impressive album is: we are one kind, one big family, so let us support each other and shape the future. The musical ...

Picture Credit: The Sleepy Haunts   The Sleepy Haunts - Queendom Release Date: December 10, 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 28:46 Genre: Indie Rock / Alt Country Origin: Portland , Oregon , USA Prick up your ears, because here is a newcomer band from the Pacific Northwest that is definitely worth keeping in mind. Elizabeth Dupuis  and Gillian McMahon are The Sleepy Haunts, and they released their debut "Queendom" last December. So, let's have a closer look at the eight-track release from the young duo. The Sleepy Haunts · sour lemonade The Sleepy Haunts provide us with soulful Indie Rock. Their style features musical elements from Alt Country, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, and is altogether smooth and gentle. Catchy tunes are created by distorted guitar riffs and driving rhythms. The songs do not need many riffs, instead the melodic parts are created by the thrilling vocals which are frequently supported by smooth backings. The Sleepy Haunts · Pissed O...

Picture Credit: Sapphire   Sapphire - No Justice, No Peace Release Date: July 31, 2020 Length: 03:54 Genre: Soul / R'n'B Origin: Pennsylvania , USA This song is an anthem for love, for unity, for peace, and for everyone who opposes hatred, violence, and negativity. Sapphire's "No Justice, No Peace" is a powerful hymn for everyone protesting that black lives matter, everyone who fights for gender equality, and everyone who is supporting a world where love overcomes fear. On a powerfully rolling Blues beat, Pennsylania's Soul and R'n'B artist Sapphire spreads the word for a future worth fighting for. With her impressive and stron voice, the artist sings, speaks, raps, and immediately catches her audience's full attention. From gospel to rap, Sapphire perfectly uses her voice on the heavy beat. This stunning song is a loud and clear message for human beings to take each other by their hands, and to build a strong wall of love, respect, and support fo...