“Black American Scumbag” Ascends Joho into the Limelight

Last year when Mustard spoke to independent artist Joho they compared them to the “God of Pro Wrestling” Kenny Omega. Mustard made this comparison because both Joho and Omega are versatile and adaptable. Joho, like Omega, can adapt and produce something exceptional no matter the beat or its genre. This was made clear on his … Continue reading “Black American Scumbag” Ascends Joho into the Limelight

Music Shelf Review Roundup – 3/24/23

Eggs on Mars - Warm Breakfast https://open.spotify.com/album/01uqLExdCBUl6hHJ0hXJGD?si=Raay4CvjR1SKPtDo8bL6Fw As a fellow food product it is only right that Mustard indulges on Eggs on Mars’s newest album “Warm Breakfast.” Described by Eggs on Mars in our interview as “ a happy record with sad songs, or maybe a sad record with happy songs.” Mustard agrees with this … Continue reading Music Shelf Review Roundup – 3/24/23

Music Shelf’s Review Roundup – 3/17/23

Coolie Ranx - Oh Girl https://open.spotify.com/track/7eBZxl2PE9gRmHMHaUkfMk?si=beff6d96f3c745d0 Review by: Gimpleg Coolie Ranx has released the 4th single from his upcoming record Days Gone By and it's another great track. This reggae track is so much more than what I was expecting with the title of "Oh, Girl". Instead of being a love song, or a song … Continue reading Music Shelf’s Review Roundup – 3/17/23

Devəlmāˈker Welcomes You To “Flagler Blues”

Humans have this incredible ability to self-reflect. Reflection often requires awareness of some sort. Some humans lack this awareness, or purposefully, repress what they may be feeling in order to fabricate the notion that they are "fine." Mustard believes this is because they are trying to uphold an image they would like to display for … Continue reading Devəlmāˈker Welcomes You To “Flagler Blues”

Music Shelf Review Roundup – 3/10/23

Baccuda (featuring Katie Canning) - State of ur life  https://open.spotify.com/track/5Z9YJozrhv0C1Z8alYZ3pO?si=dLSUfDaAT3ORCh0HoVNtxA&app_destination=copy-link Baccuda (along with Katie Canning) have created something remarkable. On the surface, "state of ur life" is a commentary on twenty-somethings trying to navigate the world. The human world Mustard has observed is unforgiving. Adulthood, and by extension, capitalism does not care about your mental … Continue reading Music Shelf Review Roundup – 3/10/23

Pacing Slithers Past Your Feet on EP “Snake Facts”

https://twitter.com/pacingmusic/status/1632764258458140679?s=20 Earlier this year independent musician Pacing had begun posting snake facts on Twitter. Pacing though did not want these snake facts to become her identity. Understandably. Being known for one thing can be restraining. During this time Mustard asked Pacing a question that you can see above: "is there any chance you will record … Continue reading Pacing Slithers Past Your Feet on EP “Snake Facts”

Wicked Bears – “Underwater” Album Review

Review by: Gimpleg Wicked Bears wit and tongue in cheek humor is on full display in this incredibly catchy sophomore release. Seriously, I think they may have hired a hypnotist when they wrote this album, because their gang vocals and pop punk riffs make me want to sing along with every song, even the first … Continue reading Wicked Bears – “Underwater” Album Review

Caitlin Edwards’ Debut Album Pluto Party

Review by: Mr. Substitute “Debutant” has been a word that I’ve been enjoying lately because in just a small word you have this world of possibilities ranging from an utter miss or a smashing hit. Caitlin Edwards–singer of the Chicago Ska-punk band Bumsy and the Moochers–has taken on this challenging role of debutant by putting … Continue reading Caitlin Edwards’ Debut Album Pluto Party