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The Re-Stoned – Dreams from the Outside: Stories of the Astral Lizard Vol. 3

September 13, 2025September 8, 2025 Vinterd

There are some things that just make sense. At some point, you begin to develop expectations after picking up on patterns over the years, and while not all of them stay as a pattern given the unpredictable nature of the … Continue reading The Re-Stoned – Dreams from the Outside: Stories of the Astral Lizard Vol. 3

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Cratophane – Exode

September 10, 2025September 7, 2025 Vinterd

The expansiveness of the underground is something that must be admired for all that it has become as well as what it can still be. Given enough time, energy, and talent, the seldom taken paths can become brimming with excellence … Continue reading Cratophane – Exode

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Stoned Jesus – Songs to Sun

September 5, 2025September 4, 2025 Vinterd

To constantly work to improve your craft through one form or another is to find yourself before a challenge that can feel downright insurmountable if one is not ready. It’s something that takes time, dedication, and discipline in order to … Continue reading Stoned Jesus – Songs to Sun

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Year of the Goat – Trivia Goddess

August 26, 2025August 23, 2025 Vinterd

Certainly, art imitates life. Constantly do we find ourselves before brand new creations that are pulling from all sorts of fonts of inspiration that can be traced back to a moment in time whether it has a political, emotional, or … Continue reading Year of the Goat – Trivia Goddess

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Insomniac – Om Moksha Ritam

August 16, 2025August 12, 2025 Vinterd

Perpetually, we’re always on the lookout for the next big thing. Whether we want to admit it or not even if we’re already drowning in stupendous talent, the mind cannot help but wonder what will come next that could blows … Continue reading Insomniac – Om Moksha Ritam

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Phantom Spell – Heather & Hearth

August 1, 2025July 19, 2025 Vinterd

It goes without saying that the many different old schools and their teaching have long held weight in the world of rock and metal music, yet it continuously stands as something that can be quite elusive to accomplish given how … Continue reading Phantom Spell – Heather & Hearth

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Gain – High Peak, Low Life

July 24, 2025July 15, 2025 Vinterd

Whereas it was just the other day that I was reminded of the undeniable strength of the stoner scene at large as we can bear witness to in the forthcoming work from Borracho, I knew it wouldn’t be long before … Continue reading Gain – High Peak, Low Life

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Borracho – Ouroboros

July 22, 2025July 14, 2025 Vinterd

I’m not entirely sure what people are seeing or hearing whenever I come across someone that makes the claim that any form of new music isn’t worth the time for one reason or another with plenty leaning on “it was … Continue reading Borracho – Ouroboros

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The Big Rip – Olympus Mons

July 17, 2025July 11, 2025 Vinterd

Life comes at your fast! One minute, you’re a band that’s gracefully fumbling through the scene trying to see what sticks, what works, what doesn’t, and exploring all sorts of inspirations to really expand your possibilities as you wander in … Continue reading The Big Rip – Olympus Mons

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Supernaughty – Apocalypso

July 10, 2025July 5, 2025 Vinterd

People do love to throw around the term “if something is broke, don’t fix it” whenever something comes around that seeks to change even the tiniest factor from a well-tested formula. Fortunately, it’s something that we’re slowly seeing less of, … Continue reading Supernaughty – Apocalypso

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