With Brian Hansford as Molly Drag, no one ever knows quite what to expect. While there is always a dark undercurrent to the songs on Tethered Rendering, there is also a glimmer of hope and a lot of innovation. “Worms” is the most visual track on the LP as …
Read More »Album Review. Emil Bulls: XX
In any other case, a review for alternative metal band Emil Bulls, would not be up my alley. But to celebrate the bands 20th anniversary they have released XX an album that reimagines many of their hit songs into softer sounding works of art (what the band calls the …
Read More »Album Reivew. Billy Crain: Family Matters
Hailed as one of “the great figures of southern rock,” Billy Crain, who has worked with Shania Twain and opened for The Rolling Stones, is back working on his solo career, releasing his fourth album Family Matters. It’s an aptly named record as the LP contains songs about Crain’s …
Read More »Album Review. Walking With Giants: Worlds Unknown
Singer and guitarist Gary Noon recently teamed up with some of his idols Clint Lowery, Morgan Rose, and Brian Marshall on his full length Walking With Giants LP Worlds Unknown. The album is dark sounding but ultimately leaves listeners with positive messages which is just what Noon had in …
Read More »EP Review: Christopher The Conquered: I’m Not That Famous Yet
January 29th will see the release of Christopher the Conquered’s EP I’m Not That Famous Yet. It has been getting a lot of press, Ryan Adams even called him “the real deal,” and judging from the musical quality of the album the hype is much deserved. “What’s The Name …
Read More »Broken Beak: Single Review: Deliver/Bake
Broken Beak’s full length LP won’t be out until the summer, but to hold fans over they have released the double singles “Deliver” and “Bake,” and it is just enough to fill listeners up before the album drops. “Deliver” is surprisingly short, well under two minutes, yet the song …
Read More »EP Review: DreamVacation
Los Angeles based indie rockers DreamVacation have opened up for bands such as Foster The People and Airborne Toxic Event and have had their music played on television programs including Shameless and SYFY’s Being Human. With an already impressive resume, fans can now listen to the bands’ music on …
Read More »Album Review. Ted Z and the Wranglers: Ghost Train
One of the many positive aspects to Ted Z and the Wranglers latest LP Ghost Town, is that it allows for nuanced and poignant storytelling in great Americana fashion. Listen all the way through the album and you will hear the soul of lead singer Ted Zakkas bleed through. …
Read More »Album Review. Jack and White: Lost
After releasing three EPs since 2011 pop duo Jack Matranga and Brooke White, better known as Jack and White, finally put out their debut full length album Lost late 2015. And it was well worth the wait. The LP is a solid mix of love and loss wrapped up …
Read More »Top Five Albums Of 2015
2015 was an overwhelmingly good year for music, so much so that it was hard to keep up with all the new releases from both seasoned and new artists. Adele released 25 which rightly cemented her place as a superstar in the music world, and awakened feelings in listeners they …
Read More »EP Review. Forty Four Hours. Only Just Holding On
Manchester born trio Forty Four Hours will release their EP Only Just Holding On January 20th, 2016 and if you are big into the alternative music scene, make note of this review as this will be an album you will want to look out for in the coming year. …
Read More »EP Review. Boroughs
Once you hear Americana/folk band Boroughs, you won’t soon forget them. Their self titled EP is full of memorable songs that will keep your attention all the way through the album. Discussing themes such as “heartbreak, confusion, and love” Boroughs brings their own unique take on universal feelings. With …
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