Brooklyn group Vacances have recently turned heads with several catchy singles leading up to their EP The Wild, a unique project that shows off a wealth of influences. Vacances draw inspiration from indie rock acts both old and new, and the band holds a sound that should appeal to fans …
Read More »Album Review: Inertia – The Process
Inertia are a Southern California metal band who recently made a noteworthy statement with their debut LP The Process. For a debut album, The Process features a diverse combination of influences ranging from prog rock to metalcore and Inertia make it clear that they hold big intentions as a rising group. While …
Read More »Interview: JIBE
After being inactive for over a decade, alternative rock band JIBE have made their long awaited return with their latest LP Epic Tales of Human Nature. JIBE were a prominent Dallas group throughout the 90s and early 2000s and the band gained a respectable amount of notoriety during their early years. However, in …
Read More »EP Review: Fame on Fire – Transitions
After gaining a respectable online following over the last few years, pop-rock quartet Fame on Fire have now released their appropriately titled debut EP Transitions which features the band’s first foray into original songwriting. Fame on Fire have become popular for their rock/metal renditions of famous pop songs, having covered …
Read More »EP Review: Restless Streets – Together
As a follow up to their debut LP Sincerely, pop-rock band Restless Streets have returned with Together, an EP that showcases the group experimenting with new techniques. For this project, Restless Streets show a drive to re-work their initial style and develop an ever-changing sound. While Together is definitely a …
Read More »Interview: Hollow
Rising metalcore act Hollow are set to release their debut LP Home Is Not Where The Heart Is on June 9th. With this project, the band focuses on apocalyptic lyrical themes and an interesting blend of metal and post-hardcore within their sound. In this interview, Hollow vocalist Josh Miller took the time …
Read More »EP Review: Hollowstar – Some Things Matter
With their debut EP Some Things Matter, Cambridgeshire quartet Hollowstar lay down a set of abrasive tracks that garner the styles of classic 1970s/1980s hard rock and heavy metal. While the band’s career is still young, this debut project indicates that they possess a good amount of promise in the …
Read More »Album Review: Tigers Jaw – spin
Emo heavyweights Tigers Jaw have had an interesting path thus far in their careers. Starting off as a lo-fi indie rock outfit, the Pennsylvania rockers quickly rose to fame with their 2008 self titled LP, a record that I still consider to be one of the best products of the …
Read More »Album Review: Civil Youth – Conversations
Philadelphia trio Civil Youth have returned with their third LP Conversations, a record that mixes elements of rock, rap, and electronica to create a unique aura of musicianship. Civil Youth has already toured with big name acts like Twenty One Pilots, AWOLNATION, Phantogram, and Capital Cities, and their multi-genre presentation …
Read More »Interview: In My Disguise
Ipswich hard rock quartet In My Disguise have broken into the music scene with a bang thanks to their abrasive and energetic sound. In My Disguise combine elements of hard rock, classic rock, and metal to create a vintage rock aesthetic. The band has rapidly risen in popularity this past year, …
Read More »EP Review: Pictures of Veronon – Pictures of Vernon
North Carolina prospects Pictures of Vernon have returned with their second EP, a self titled project that further progresses their fusion of emo and post-hardcore. Pictures of Vernon’s 2015 debut EP, The Days Are Just Packed was quite an impressive starting point for the trio (consisting of Anderson Ragan, Joel …
Read More »Interview: Fame on Fire
Having already gained an extensive online following, alternative rock band Fame on Fire have announced the release of their debut EP, Transitions. Fame on Fire are widely known for their covers of famous pop songs, though Transitions will feature the band performing all original material. In our interview, the band discusses what the process …
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