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Welcome to Rob Hakimian’s website, collecting together the best of his writing from over the years.

Album Review: Laurel Halo - Atlas

Album Review: Laurel Halo - Atlas

“It is true you can very easily lose orientation amidst the billowing clouds and beatless productions (which makes the title Atlas seem ironic) but that only compels you to venture further, to learn the album’s unseeable contours.”

The latest from Laurel Halo took a moment to leave an imprint on me, but its growth was subtle and became encompassing. I felt my way through Atlas and explored it as I was writing my review, which you can read here.

Album Review: Sampha - Lahai

Album Review: Sampha - Lahai

Festival Review: End Of The Road - August 31 - September 3, 2023

Festival Review: End Of The Road - August 31 - September 3, 2023