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Content is the first collaborative project between AzraelRapsGood and The Dirty Sample, but it sure doesn't sound like it due to the chemistry they exude. The vibe of Content is classic boom bap with songs about being dope, self-exploration, and the complicated problems in today's world.

The whole point of this record was to share every emotion that I feel, says The Soft Moon's Luis Vasquez. InchNo two songs are the same. It's about existing in the world as a human being and experiencing many emotions and experiences throughout life.Inch And so hence the title Exister, a record rooted in the ecstatic joys and crippling lows that life can throw up and how just hanging on and existing is sometimes all we have. InchExister is my way of saying 'I'm here, deal with it.'Inch Vasquez says. Sonically, this expression is a vast, expansive and potent one. The opening 'Sad Song', which unfurls with a dense brooding atmosphere, Vasquez describes as almost a ballad, while tracks such as 'The Pit' capture the opposite end of the musical spectrum, exploding as a thundering piece of industrial techno complete with gut-churning levels of bass. 'Monster' - a song that follows a human metamorphosis into an unrecognizable and destructive being - seamlessly combines a deeply melodic, almost electro pop, vocal hook with a slow build atmospherics to create something equally beautiful and unsettling. 'Become the Lies' explores the devastating consequences of being lied to by your own family and is a post-punk stomper, merging charging basslines, pummelling drums and snaking guitars, all of which combine explosively. Elsewhere the album runs the gauntlet of everything from ambient to dark wave - features ferocious guest contributions from fish narc and Special Interest's Alli Logot on 'Him' and 'Unforgiven' - all while retaining that distinct tone that unmistakably The Soft Moon

Let's Go to Church Together is an album by the renowned gospel group The Swan Silvertones, released in 1964 on Vee Jay Records and remastered and reissued here for 2024. This album is a classic example of the group's innovative approach to gospel music, blending traditional spirituals with the polished harmonies and dynamic vocal arrangements that made them one of the most influential gospel quartets of the time. Led by the charismatic lead singer Claude Jeter, The Swan Silvertones were known for their smooth vocal interplay and soulful delivery. The album features a mix of uptempo gospel songs and deeply emotional spirituals, showcasing the group's ability to convey powerful religious messages through their music. Tracks like InchBlessed AssuranceInch and InchHow I Got OverInch exemplify their signature style, combining deep faith with musical sophistication. Let's Go to Church Together was part of The Swan Silvertones' prolific output during the 1960s and is celebrated for it's contribution to the golden age of gospel music. The album's on Vee Jay Records, a tag known for it's roster of prominent gospel and R&B artists, further cemented the group's legacy in the American gospel tradition.