PinnedMadeline M. DoviinThe RiffUndercurrents Vol. 3: Powerhouse WomenI couldn’t think of a better way to honor and complete Women’s History Month by celebrating up-and-coming and incredible women artists…7 min read·Mar 31, 2024--3--3
PinnedMadeline M. DoviinThe RiffUndercurrents Vol 2: Living in Synths1990s synthwave aesthetic | Adobe9 min read·Feb 17, 2024--3--3
PinnedMadeline M. DoviinThe RiffStrange Majik’s ‘NYC Animal’ — A Soul-Fired Bite of the Big AppleThe 1970s saw a revolution in culture, philosophy, music and overall attitudes towards society. When you think of the 70s, it’s…3 min read·Jan 13, 2024--1--1
PinnedMadeline M. DoviinThe RiffUndercurrents Vol. 1: Three Artists Making Waves In Alternative MusicPhoto credit: Unsplash6 min read·Jan 6, 2024--4--4
PinnedMadeline M. DoviinThe RiffAva Max’s Pop Psychology: The Dualism Of Dancing Through TearsAva Max ditching her signature asymmetric haircut this year in favor of a fire-red shag, and her mirrored album and song titles (Heaven and…4 min read·Jan 14, 2023----
Madeline M. DoviinThe RiffSundara Karma’s ‘Better Luck Next Time’: after-party, alt-pop perfectionBrit-rock quartet Sundara Karma’s third studio album, Better Luck Next Time, harkens straight back to 2010s indie rock and the reign of…3 min read·Nov 1, 2023--3--3
Madeline M. DoviinNon Sequit-hersfor even canyons erodeGrand Canyon © Eloise Kendy | Nature Conservancy2 min read·Oct 17, 2023----
Madeline M. DoviinThe RiffLorde Have Mercy: Pure Heroine Turns 10It is with zero exaggeration that I say Lorde’s debut album, Pure Heroine, dramatically expanded the bounds of the alternative and pop…6 min read·Sep 30, 2023--6--6
Madeline M. DoviinNon Sequit-hersfrom the archives: hiraeth (what once was)My heart aches for the New York I thought I knew2 min read·Sep 29, 2023--1--1
Madeline M. DoviinThe RiffSubversion and Hope in HadestownTo preface the most poignant plot point in Hadestown (at the risk of a spoiler!): It’s a sad tale, a tragedy.5 min read·Sep 16, 2023----