This year, The Inoculated Canaries is releasing a steady slew of singles, each emphasizing a more expansive implementation of their sound. The New York quartet makes the best of heavy active rock riffs and soulful vocal tendencies, all the while continuing to refine the distinctly modern foundational groove that ultimately …
Read More »Alt rock supergroup ‘The Coolies’ discuss formative days, debut EP, ALS research advocacy
The Coolies is an east coast-meets-west coast supergroup comprising Kim Shattuck, Melanie Vammen, and Palmyra Delran. The three are not only bonded friends but seasoned musicians from the 90s alternative rock era. Former Pandoras members Kim and Melanie broke through with The Muffs, earning critical acclaim with their 1993 self-titled …
Read More »Interview: Jay Poom Euarchukiati of Defying Decay
Defying Decay is an emerging Thai rock collective. Formed in 2011, the Bangkok-based quintet’s eclectic alternative metal sound has punctuated such singles as “Ghost,” “Existence of Extinction,” and “Judas Kiss,” which are representative of their debut album, Metamorphosis. A testament to their efforts, the band is currently on their very …
Read More »Interview: Chris Wethington of Softspoken
Kentucky post-hardcore act Softspoken is well on their way. Despite various initial hurdles in their tenure, the Florence-based quartet’s debut album, Deaf Perception, has recently climbed the Billboard charts, placing at 20 on Hard Rock, and at 19 on Heatseekers. Today, the band will perform in Louisville at the Tiger …
Read More »Album Review: The Ballsbreakers – Songs for Fredo
The Ballsbreakers is a Filipino band from Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. Formed in March of last year, the quintet punctuates their sound with alt-rock chord sequences and psychedelic spaciousness, brought together by a dash of pop appeal. Their debut album, Songs for Fredo, has gained steady momentum since its release …
Read More »Interview: Clemens Wijers of Carach Angren discusses upcoming solo album, ‘Parasite Twin’
Clemens Wijers is a musician and composer hailing from the Netherlands. His adeptness on the piano was established in early childhood, leading his parents to enroll him in regular lessons. By his late teens, Wijers, this time classically trained, would fully immerse himself in the black metal music scene, under …
Read More »Interview: Publicist Angela Mastrogiacomo of Muddy Paw PR
Angela Mastrogiacomo is a writer, publicist, and public speaker based in Boston, Massachusetts. Mastrogiacomo initially catalyzed this skillset through her web publication, Infectious Magazine, which she established in 2009, and through her publicity firm, Muddy Paw PR, since 2013. Her specialties have grown to include DIY campaigning, artist pitching, community …
Read More »Haløver drops sun-drenched new music video for “They Ain’t Got It Right”
Back in 2014, Haløver made the leap to the United States wielding accomplished artistry and prompt musical pursuit. Originally hailing from Siberia, Russia, the emerging singer/songwriter channels nuances of pop legends like Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, and Amy Winehouse, while also noting the influence of up-and-comers, such as Tove Lo, …
Read More »EP Review: Grow Rich – Frantic Semantic
Back in 2018, Jakarta-based indie rock outfit Grow Rich’s debut EP, Senen Lempuyangan, reached astounding heights, both in its rising international recognition, and in eventually becoming one of Bandcamp’s best-selling Indonesian releases for that year. The DIY-fueled project’s main proprietor is Abdur Rahim Latada (also known as Oyi), who contributes …
Read More »Matthew Browning excels with haunting video for “Underneath The Willow Tree”
As early as toddlerhood, Matthew Browning developed his musical sensibilities through singing and piano. By the 90s, he would earn sizable acclaim collaborating with musicians around Memphis, Tennessee’s alternative scene, notably a pre-Skillet John L. Cooper. Now hailing from Colorado Springs, Browning’s scope of influence takes a progressive approach, with …
Read More »Interview: Alex Sepassi of Silver Relics
After reviewing generic., the debut album of emerging New York-based band Silver Relics, I decided to follow that up by interviewing their frontman, Alex Sepassi. The band held an album release party last week, with several European dates lined up for June and July. Among the essential topics, we discussed …
Read More »Interview: Max Gerlock of Super Cassette
Recently, I reviewed “Better in Reverse,” the current single of California alt-rock quartet Super Cassette. Once the band shared my review, frontman Max Gerlock agreed to a follow-up interview. We discussed Max’s formative musical influences alongside identical twin brother/co-frontman Nick, their initial success with Super Cassette, the thematic intentions behind …
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