Leather Jackets. Fast cars. Women. Yes, Jeremy and the Harlequins are back with their second album Into the Night, out August 5th, to pick up where their last record left off and usher back in the bands slick style they are well known for. The LP opens with the …
Read More »Album Review. Daphne Guinness: Optimist in Black
Daphne Guinness, “artist and cultural icon”, is releasing her debut album Optimist in Black which takes trippy 60s/70s sounds and dramatic tones to another atmosphere. With a Jefferson Airplane vibe, “Fatal Flaw” is a grazing, midtempo number with dreamy dark vocals by Guinness. She opens the track by …
Read More »Album Review. Saniye: Let’s Play
Saniye’s album Lets Play which was just released is bursting with a playful and flirty energy that is sure to put smiles on the faces of her audience. The LP opens with “Pinball and Videogames” an ode to putting adulting aside in favor of what is deemed more childlike …
Read More »EP Review. Mayberry: Beautiful Mess
rr Mayberry is getting ready to release their EP Beautiful Mess on July 22nd, and while that may seem like a long time, rest assured that it worth the wait as the album contains hit after hit. It all kicks off with the leading single “Wildfire” and right from the …
Read More »Album Review. The Monkees: Good Times!
The Monkees are back in full force on their latest studio album Good Times to celebrate the bands 50th anniversary. It includes everything from brand new songs written by some of today’s modern rock heroes, as well as tunes written by members of The Monkees themselves. “You Bring the …
Read More »Album Review. BRONCHO: Double Vanity
BRONCHO’S album Double Vanity has dropped just in time for the summer and while it may not jump out right away as the soundtrack to your summer days, with its hazy vocals and retro influences it is sure to grow on listeners and accompany them on their summer adventures. …
Read More »New Single. The Living Statues: “I Never Asked”
The Living Statues were recently asked during their live set on RadioMilwaukee about staying relevant. Their answer seems to be found in their new single “I Never Asked,” which debuted today. With a thumping bassline, that is sure to get the heart pumping, and an electrifying guitar riff the …
Read More »EP Review. Nowhere: Follow
Nowhere , aka Andrea Caccese, has released an EP entitled Follow which features two songs in full singer/songwriter glory. The title track “Follow” opens the album in full ambient music mode with an acoustic guitar at the forefront. It’s quiet and lush and doesn’t need fancy production to make …
Read More »Interview: The Brocks
1.How does Utah shape your music? (If it does at all) The scene here in Provo is strong. Even if bands don’t exactly shape our sound, there are great bands that inspire us to be better and work harder. There’s also a real sense of professionalism with the local …
Read More »Single Review. Flowers in July/A Life Ahead: Johnny Ashby
Johnny Ashby will be putting out a new single , with a b side, leading up to his EP release and both tracks should have listeners excited to hear more from Ashby. “A Life Ahead” is performed by Ashby on acoustic guitar live at Boulevard Recording in Hollywood California. …
Read More »Interview: Jeremy and the Harlequins
1.How does your music stand out in the New York music scene? I wouldn’t limit the question to being about the NY music scene. Most of what I see happening in NY is similar to what I see across the country. What differentiates us is most rock bands right …
Read More »Show Review: Jeremy and the Harlequins. Providence, RI. June 1, 2016
Anyone who is familiar with the New York centered band Jeremy and the Harlequins know that they draw their inspiration, sound and look, from the late 50s and early 60s. So when the group performed June 1st at Dusk bar in Providence RI, their first time to the …
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