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The importance of a first impression is something that has been stressed since humanity’s inception, with philosophers as early as Socrates noting its role in developing biases. Subsequent eras such as the Tudor period, Enlightenment, and others focused on the importance of social class emphasized the importance in keeping with appearances. This prompted a [...]

Last week’s survey expressed a demand for it, so Obscure Sound’s forum is now open for registration and ready to go. Check it out here. You probably will not find any others users on there apart from me at this point, but like all communities it will gradually grow into something enjoyable and helpful. Like this [...]

We are producers. We make music for you. This is what UltraChorus convey on their web site, almost sounding like they cater to artists more than listeners in doing so. Such circumstances have the likelihood of create hazardous listening barriers, but in the realm of electronic-pop music it can actually make the process more seamless [...]

To describe Aficionado as a sudden output of energy would probably the most accurate, as I doubt many bands possess the cumulative energy of this aspiring ten-piece from upstate New York. Ten members who play everything from exotic woodwind instruments to roaring guitars is not a common group composition after all, so when Aficionado takes [...]

Thanks to all those that participated in last week’s survey. I am always looking for ways to improve the site and unbiased, constructive criticism is always welcome as a means to make this place better. Three opinions that appeared to dominate were a desire for shorter and more frequent posts, more album reviews, and a [...]