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Appreciation Post #3

Aye peeps, I'm in the mood for another appreciation post. I'm not sure how to properly preface most posts so let's just jump on in, shall we? Arrows In Her- Leaving EP I'm cheating a bit to start off, posting an entire EP instead of just one song. Rightfully so, because the 2012 EP by Arrows In Her is really well put together. The Jersey based Punk/Emo band blends raw vocals with nice flowing instrumentals. I've listened to this EP too many but not enough times, mostly on the countless long drives I've made. Leaving is the strongest of the songs emotionally, and the perfect bow on a blissfully sorrowful emo present. Polar Bear Club- Light Of Local Eyes Polar Bear Club was a post hardcore band from New York. Sadly I had only heard them after they announced a hiatus in 2015, because I dig them a lot. Light of Local Eyes is what got me into them, and Jimmy Stadts raspy vocals are a favorite of mine. Makari- Better Makari is a progress

Review: Origami Angel- Somewhere City

  Welcome to  Somewhere City, the 2019 release by D.C. based Origami Angel. The two piece group are a vibe, and emo centered in genre but have a lot of math rock/pop punk elements as well. Somewhere City is not only the album name, but the setting of most songs as well. It's a great rollercoaster of nostalgia, happiness, and self contentment. Take a trip to the  24hr Drive-Thru , it's a little late but we can fill up our water cups with Dr. Pepper. 24hr Drive-Thru is probably my favorite track off the album. They switch up the tempo and style throughout the song and it works really well. After the drive thru we can watch some Danny Phantom and eat our Happy Meals. It's like a time machine back to a better time and place.   Doctor Whomst   is about being the best version of yourself. This song hits pretty heavy, and is a sing along pick me up. Songs like   The Title Track ,  Skeleton Key , and  The Air Up Here  all have some really potent messages and caught my at