Rather than representing a departure, Utopia PKWY feels like another dimension within Beckmann’s creative universe—a parallel reality where melody leads the way and possibility outweighs dread. It’s the work of an artist who continues to reinvent his language while remaining unmistakably himself.
Rather than representing a departure, Utopia PKWY feels like another dimension within Beckmann’s creative universe—a parallel reality where melody leads the way and possibility outweighs dread. It’s the work of an artist who continues to reinvent his language while remaining unmistakably himself.
Neptune’s Core may sound like a band that’s been doing this forever, and, in a way, they have. After nearly a decade of playing together, the Chicago quartet made up of two sets of sisters is ready to introduce themselves anew with Pivot, a guitar-driven record full of tight harmonies, ’90s rock energy and songs that unfold with the kind of theatrical drama and emotional intensity that makes them feel bigger than their years.
Neptune’s Core may sound like a band that’s been doing this forever, and, in a way, they have. After nearly a decade of playing together, the Chicago quartet made up of two sets of sisters is ready to introduce themselves anew with Pivot, a guitar-driven record full of tight harmonies, ’90s rock energy and songs that unfold with the kind of theatrical drama and emotional intensity that makes them feel bigger than their years.
“I’ve always worked well under pressure and with a deadline hanging over my head. The challenge is to keep pushing myself to become a better songwriter and never settle for mediocrity. As long as we’re still hungry to outdo ourselves instead of chasing what’s popular, I think that’ll keep the fire burning,” stated Alex Hagen.
“I’ve always worked well under pressure and with a deadline hanging over my head. The challenge is to keep pushing myself to become a better songwriter and never settle for mediocrity. As long as we’re still hungry to outdo ourselves instead of chasing what’s popular, I think that’ll keep the fire burning,” stated Alex Hagen.
