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Cherine Abulwafa

From rock and metal to musicals and classics, and everything in between! A musician and a writer who has a passion for the brilliance of arts and the magnificence of culture.

A SONIC ASCENT INTO THE UNKNOWN

With “Observer,” The Lazz reinforces a clear artistic direction, one that prioritizes depth, scale, and intention. From its opening moments, “Observer” signals that The Lazz is building more than...

A QUIET STATEMENT MADE LOUD!

With “Torn” by Cries of Redemption featuring Sriracha, the statement isn’t in how loud it gets, but in how precisely it holds its ground. The track establishes a sense...

A HEARTBEAT ON THE VERGE OF COLLAPSE!

Everything in Fierce Friend’s “Blood Red Hills” feels like it’s holding its breath. From the first note, Fierce Friend’s Blood Red Hills sits right on the edge: tight, urgent,...

DEFIANCE, DISTORTION, AND THE ART OF TAKING UP SPACE!

What does it sound like when you stop asking for permission and start becoming everything they warned you not to be? Lauren Presley answers that question head-on with Everything...

BREAKING DOWN, BREAKING THROUGH!

Floating somewhere between memory and imagination, Heddy Edwards’ “Dreamcast” feels like a thought suspended in motion. With this track, Heddy Edwards invites you into a world where dreams blur...

A DOOR HALF-OPEN TO A DREAM YOU NEVER HAD

With “Let Us In” by The Shrubs, the duo leans fully into their analog-driven sound, crafting a track where texture leads as much as melody. Here, The Shrubs refine...