In the world of screaming Scandinavian death metal, and so much uncertainty in the world right now, we have this amazing ethereal, post punk, post metal, Norwegian folk band "Kalandra".

There is no easy way to describe their music, or the content, or even the musicians themselves, they are just that quiet, soft, contemplative group, with the intensity of a hurricane crashing onto the shores of a volcano and the two trying to reconcile so much force. Yeah, that sort of describes them.

I talked to Katrina Stenbekk (vocals) and Jogeir Mæland (guitar, with a bow, composer, everything), and we discussed power in struggles, admitting personal weakness, needing personal weekness, connecting with so many things to enable your souls survival, and relenting and putting an end to generations of dysfunctional grief. WE also talked about their music. Just dive into this, watch the videos, find yourself crushed, and healed, at the same time.

We didn't even scratch the surface of their music, so, I am inviting you to dive into this one head first.

Watch these videos,

I AM Are You Ready? State Of The World

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IF you like "The Cure" from 1985 on, or "The Mission" from Children, then the ethereal dream goth dance band "Magic Wands" have something special for you.

I would describe them as "If The Chameleons, and The Cocteau Twins made music together".

I got to speak with Dexy, and Chris, about their lyrics, songwriting, ad hoc videos, and the chaos in recording their music. Magic Wands are a fun rabbit hole to go down.

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Andrew Choi of St Lenox has given us a new great oups, "Ten Modern American Work Songs". From his previous interview on his album "Superkamiocandi" which was a total winner. This new album takes on different themes, of work, cooking, and climbing out of poverty to get through law school.

He has so much to talk about, and make everything interesting. Enjoy

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Hailing from London England, Wild Things are a band who have had a steady rise to where they are now. Having toured with The WHO, and KISS, Pete Townsend himself produced their most recent work, cause he liked them that much.

The new album "Afterglow" is a musical chose your own adventure, with easter eggs, playlists on spotify, etc, all of which will take you into a different story.

They have a great wide ranging sound, that perks interest across anything you will hear they play, and it will be even better diving into the new album.

I spoke with Syd, Rob, and Pete about their history, and influences, and the fun they have had just getting out and making music. They will likely become a listening favorite, I'm warning you ahead of time.

Listen to the album here

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CrowJane is a "goth-wave" band from Los Angeles, playing a music that is all around what the lead singer Heather Galipo does in her day job, production on horror films.

Their music ranges from apocalyptic epics, to what would be a sea shanty by name, but has a dark subject matter, with some stunning visuals, (and a few easter eggs to laugh at).

They have just tied up a west coast tour of the US and their live show is quite an amazing experience as well.

A dear member of the family at Kitten Robot Records, CrowJane have so much to offer.

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