Artist Spotlight
The Narcissist Cookbook present ‘This Is How We Get Better’ album
The Narcissist Cookbook, led by talented musician Matt Johnston, has released their third album “This Is How We Get Better.” The album has 12 songs and lasts for 41 minutes and 14 seconds. It is a beautiful piece of art that takes the listener on a journey through different emotions. The album teaches us about being true to ourselves and overcoming difficulties.
Matt Johnston started his musical journey while listening to American blues and country rock. He is a self-taught artist who has evolved. He rebelled against conventional sounds after listening to Green Day’s “Insomniac” and started to love unconventional music.
“This Is How We Get Better” is not just an ordinary album. It shows Matt’s transformation and reflects his story of discovering himself, overcoming adversity, and being honest about his feelings. The album has honest lyrics and dominant acoustic arrangements that show his journey.
The first song, “Practically ImPerfect,” is vulnerable and sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song “the Pattern” explores the complexities of life, while “Good Morning Sunshine” teaches us about resilience. The album climaxes with the emotional song “Eaten Alive by Wolves.”
Matt Johnston’s songs explore themes of mental health, non-monogamy, and abusive relationships, making the album relatable to a diverse audience. The album shows his commitment to self-acceptance and the power of facing our fears.
The Narcissist Cookbook’s unique music blends thrashy acoustic punk with folk storytelling and one-person theatre performances. Matt’s queerness is an important part of his storytelling, creating an empowering musical experience.
The Narcissist Cookbook has plans to tour internationally in 2024, and a compilation album featuring the highly-requested “Courtney (Director’s Cut)” is also in the works. Furthermore, Matt Johnston continues his artistic exploration with the upcoming album “MYTH.”
Album Review
R3b3l I explores self-discovery through sound on “A Different Frequency” album
In a music scene often ruled by lyrics, R3b3l I proves that you can tell a powerful story without a single lyric. “A Different Frequency” is a twelve-track instrumental hip-hop and rap-inspired album inviting you into a deeply personal journey of growth, self-discovery, and purpose, speaking its message purely through mood, rhythm, and expression.
“Dance Before the Throne” opens the album, immediately establishing the tone of reflection and reverence. From here, “Elevate” and “The Wave” continue, adding momentum and a sense of movement and change. Each piece is a chapter in a larger story, allowing you to interpret the music with your own experience.
Songs like “I AM Power,” “Level Up,” and “Awaken” seem to be a big part of the progression of the album. The energy is one of empowerment and inner evolution. “The Jazzy Hop” is a nice change of pace in style, with a smooth, groove-flavored taste that shows R3b3l I’s versatility. Meanwhile, “Carousel,” “Raindrops,” and “Heartbeat” are moments of introspection that balance uplifting themes with emotional depth and openness.
The project wraps up on an emotional high with “Ancestors,” a heartfelt tribute to the forebears and the invisible forces that still influence us on our journeys. It’s a fitting way to close out an album about connection, growth, and purpose. “A Different Frequency” is more than a collection of tracks with carefully constructed instrumentals and thoughtful sequencing, and it’s a rewarding journey for those who want immersive instrumental hip-hop with heart, imagination, and substance.
Artist Spotlight
“Signalling Signatures” finds Mr Pigeons exploring dreams, truth, and hidden meanings
While the first look at an upcoming project usually sets the expectations, Mr Pigeons does something more ambitious with “Signalling Signatures.” With this release, the hip-hop artist opens up a portal into “Shining Arras,” inviting you into a world where dreams, symbols, and hidden meanings collide.
“Signalling Signatures” is an exploration of the thin veil between reality and imagination, based on themes of altered consciousness and shifting perspectives. The song is a mix of mythology, film, and spiritual symbolism and encourages you to look beyond the ordinary and find the messages in everyday life. Mr Pigeons delivers with purpose and swagger, blending introspection with crisp storytelling. He also renders the abstract ideas of the song accessible.
The thing about “Signalling Signatures” that is so compelling is its sheer audacity to challenge you. There are no easy answers in this song, only a quest for truth, perception, and uncertainty. A good opening chapter to “Shining Arras,” and it manages to build up suspense as well as showing Mr Pigeons’ artistic vision. “Signalling Signatures” is a good introduction to what could be an interesting new creative phase for the artist.
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