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LVCRFT Presented a Hauntingly Beautiful Album ‘V’

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LVCRFT, the masters of the macabre and creators of spooky pop anthems, have unleashed their highly anticipated fifth album, “V,” upon the world. Available now on all major digital platforms, this musical masterpiece invites listeners to embark on a chilling and enchanting journey into LVCRFT’s eerie universe.

“V” is an immersive experience, a haunting tale of love and despair that revolves around the enigmatic Skeleton Sam and his quest to rescue his lost love, Seraphina. This narrative-driven album unfolds like a cryptic puzzle, with each track offering a new piece of the story. As listeners dive deeper into the album, they become entangled in the haunting saga of Skeleton Sam, driven by a “found letter” that urges them to discover the right notes to unlock the mystery.

LVCRFT, the creative force behind “V,” comprises a dynamic trio of GRAMMY-awarded songwriters Evan “Kidd” Bogart and Amanda “MNDR” Warner, and GRAMMY-awarded producer Peter Wade. These musical maestros have crafted iconic tracks for some of the industry’s biggest legends, including Beyoncé, Mark Ronson, Katy Perry, and Madonna. With “V,” LVCRFT reaffirms their status as pioneers of spooky pop, delivering a 12-track, 34-minute, and 38-second journey that elevates the eerie spirit year-round.

But the chilling delights don’t stop with the album alone. LVCRFT is set to captivate fans with a serialized “found footage” short film on social media. This visual rollercoaster promises to peel back the layers of the LVCRFT universe, offering fans an even deeper connection to the story and music.

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As LVCRFT proudly proclaims, “Spooky Never Sleeps,” and their billions of streams are a testament to their ability to keep the Halloween spirit alive every day. “V” is the latest chapter in LVCRFT’s legacy of delivering music that transcends the ordinary, blending pop sensibilities with a spine-tingling twist.

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Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

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The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Mt. Kili Mt. Kili delivers quiet power and honest reflection on “The Noticer” (album)

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Mt. Kili’s latest album, “The Noticer,” is a warm, contemplative acoustic folk album that finds beauty in the minutiae of life itself, as calm and bare as anyone would call it. Songwriter Rick Sichta of Asheville leads the project with delicate instrumentation and outspoken lyrics, bringing forth an experience that can be both personal and universal. 

Recorded at Echo Mountain Studio in Asheville, the music is refined and mastered by Grammy Award-winning Julian Dreyer and David Glasser. The current lineup still embodies this vision, with Matt Shepard holding down a heavy rhythmic backbone and Laney Barnett’s violin and vocals rounding out the sound, creating emotion.

There is a story and emotion hidden within each track. The EP opens with “Don’t Start a War,” which opens contemplatively, begging for peace rather than war. The title track, “The Noticer,” exudes a sense of awareness and the beauty of watching life unfold. “The Rain Song” features a soothing, near-meditative vibe.

With a hopeful reflection, “The Road Isn’t as Long as It Seems” is about perspective and perseverance. “Her Song” is pretty much a musical love letter, and “Kyle” is defined by its character-driven narrative. With “The Weather Report,” the change of feeling is reflected, while “Scars “ and “Strawberry Fields” hint at memories and softening imagery. “All in Good Time” concludes the record patiently, a soothing sigh of comfort. “The Noticer” is a reflective album with a soft reminder that sometimes the smallest moments mean the most.

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