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thatericalper.com > 03/07/2026 > finnish-dark-pop-progressives-rioghan-raise-the-stakes-with-new-single-chapter-iii-teardrop

Finnish Dark-Pop Progressives Rioghan Raise the Stakes With New Single "Chapter III: Teardrop"

4+ hour, 20+ min ago  (266+ words) Finnish Dark-Pop Progressives Rioghan Raise the Stakes With New Single "Chapter III: Teardrop"That Eric Alper Rioghan's "Frozen EP' is taking shape one chapter at a time. The Finnish band operating at the intersection of modern metal, dark pop, and progressive…...

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thatericalper.com > 01/05/2026 > progressive-metal-project-first-contact-announces-album-earth-nation-and-space-alliance-tour

Progressive Metal Project First Contact Announces Album ‘Earth Nation’ And Space Alliance Tour

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (176+ words) FIRST CONTACT'has been established, and full global disclosure has been approved as second album'EARTH NATION'is set for worldwide transmission on 1 March via a new alliance with London's JPU Records. FIRST CONTACT is the epic new project led by Japan's'RYU, best…...

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thatericalper.com > 11/02/2025 > feminist-punk-firebrands-cheap-perfume-erupt-with-dont-care-didnt-ask-out-now

Feminist Punk Firebrands Cheap Perfume Erupt With ‘Don’t Care. Didn’t Ask.’ Out Now

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (170+ words) Don't Care. Didn't Ask. is an uninhibited call to anti-capitalist revolution presented as a collection of punk rock protest songs, breakup songs and party songs," shares vocalist and guitarist Jane No. It stays true to Cheap Perfume's signature angry-yet-melodic sound…...

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thatericalper.com > 05/10/2025 > katherine-yeske-taylors-book-shes-a-badass-celebrates-20-women-in-rock-who-redefined-feminism

Katherine Yeske Taylor's Book ‘She’s A Badass’ Celebrates 20 Women In Rock Who Redefined Feminism

9+ mon, 4+ week ago  (636+ words) Feminism has always been a complex and controversial topic, as female rock musicians know especially well. When they've stayed true to their own vision, these artists have alternately been adored as role models or denounced as bad influences. Either way,…...