Back in early 2016, Los Angeles alt rock trio Sci-Fi Romance showed great promise with their acclaimed sophomore release, Dust Among the Stars. The Vance Kotrla-fronted band has made the best of their identity, featuring introspective lyrics backed by gothic-tinged textures and an earthy, melodic folk body. Now heading toward …
Read More »Album Review: Shadow Brother – Delta of Time
In Memphis, Tennessee’s alternative scene, Jeff Schmidtke and brothers Toby and Jake Vest worked to magnify their artistic stature for well over a decade. This all comes into perspective, starting with the burgeoning success of their first band, Augustine, as far back as 2003. Progressing through a multitude of projects, …
Read More »EP Review: Static Tension – Out of Reach (Out January 6)
Ohio’s Static Tension is a progressive grunge quartet whose roots stretch back to the late 90s. Their lead guitarist, Greg Blachman, had initially coined the name for the band’s subsequent release, 1999’s Paint By Number. The band then ceased activity after two more years, but not without an effort to …
Read More »Album Review: Alien Skin – European Electronic Cinema (Out September 2)
Alien Skin is the moniker of Australian singer-keyboardist George Pappas. Originally part of the mid-90s incarnation of famed new wave outfit Real Life, Pappas sought to channel that decade’s experimental aesthetic. In 2008, he accomplished just that. His solo sound is described as a ‘cinematic’ and ‘liquid’ brand of electronic …
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