Strife Magazine

• ALBUM REVIEW: Poppy – ‘Empty Hands’ - Strife Mag | Strife Magazine | Jan. 30, 2026, 11:18 a.m.
Is Poppy's Empty Hands a letdown? Our review explains why the album feels uninspired compared to Negative Spaces and lacks the intrigue of her past work.

• ALBUM REVIEW: SOEN – ‘Reliance’ - Strife Mag | Strife Magazine | Jan. 23, 2026, 12:11 p.m.
First review of 2026! We explore Soen's Reliance, a well-thought-out album that balances heavy riffs and melody, showing off the band's immense range.