1.Did growing up in Grand Rapids Michigan have any influence on your post-hardcore sound? Evan: It most definitely did for me. Growing up here we always had a good scene filled with all sorts of bands that you could put in the genre and it really sparked my …

On Emily Kinney’s latest album This is War listeners will find several consistent themes including her ideal of a perfect future, love letters to California, finding saviors in boys, and the bumps along the way On the bumpy track “Mess” which is about a boyfriend who “always leaves a mess behind,” …

  On a whole Cokomo, (Out 10/16), by Sweet Spirit, a nine piece band out of Austin, is like scattered puzzle pieces. Each track on the LP plays a different part on the album. On their own they dabble into the folk, alternative, and retro (both 80s, 90s, and 60s) …

  It’s a very rare thing to find an album that is start to finish a musical masterpiece, but Jeremy and the Harlequins debut LP American Dreamer checks off all the boxes. Catchy, cool, retro inspired, and quality musicianship all help to make it one of the best releases of …

  Nonsense, the solo E.P. from Texas native Grace Castañeda, under the name Leave the Former, is dark and rich and captures the emotional and physical turmoil she experienced working in Germany for three years at an international record label. A once dream job turned nightmare fueled Castañeda to focus …

  It has been four years since David Cook released an album, but now he’s back with Digital Vein, an LP that allows Cook to explore some new sounds while staying true to his pop/rock self, full of lush ballads and a “wicked” cover. The leading single “Criminals” starts off …

  [Notable Notes is a column where I highlight some of the best songs of 2015] What makes someone dig a song? Is it solely the music and melody? Is it the lyrics alone with which one can identify with? Is it those two components combined? The answer is complicated …

  Let’s face it. Lana Del Rey’s Ultraviolence is a tough act to follow. When Del Rey teamed up with The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach studio magic was made, bringing a slight rock edge to her music. It was glorious and majestic and it’s no wonder it was met …

For Craig, Ryan and Brad (Sulken):What is it like to be in a band with your brothers? Awesome and annoying. 2.What was growing up in Cincinnati like? Did it have an effect on your music? Growing up in Cincy we were always out and about doing fun stuff having adventures …

  The Fratellis are back with their fourth full length studio L.P. Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied. And while there are no runaway singles to be found on the album, it is the strongest release from the band since their debut Costello Music. Right out of the gate, The Fratellis serve …

  1.What inspired you to become a musician? Jaeger:Ever since I can remember I have been a music fan. It was something that always felt like it was an extension of my soul – so for me it was an easy decision to become a musician. I was hearing all …

In their own words, Milwaukee rock foursome The Living Statues (Tommy Shears, Chris Morales, Alex Thornburg, and Zak Rickun) sound like they “inhaled the sounds of ’64 off an LP of A Hard Day’s Night and coughed up Jack White’s blood onto Cream City brick.” I recently caught up with …