Album Reviews

A little relaxed at the onset of the track, the rhythm behind the synths in The Dirty Moogs’ new single “Hot Moms” inevitably becomes the most intriguing element comprising its existence – though not without some pushback from the melodic elements in the mix. Although there’s an argument to be …

Adding to his already impressive catalog of Country singles, Larry Jay releases “What Do I Have,” another thought-provoking, witty, satirical offering. This up-tempo swing features Larry Jay offering his almost signature pessimism mixed with humor which allows Larry to fully explore the theme of moving on from a tattered relationship, …

There aren’t many to have called the Seattle scene home who have as iconic a reputation as Candlebox does, and in their new acoustic single “Riptide,” we’re reminded why the band – and their grungy legacy – are aging as well as they have. Once again led by a striking …

Big guitars and even bigger riffs never truly go out of style, and Canadians The Veer Union are out to prove as much in their new single “Monster” this January. As boldly distorted as it is melodic where it counts the most, this unconventional cover of the Justin Bieber/Shawn Mendes …

Considered to be one of the best songwriters in country-pop is the incredibly gifted, Larry Jay, whose songs are widely known for their “Five chords and the truth.” Larry Jay showed off his ingenuity with writing country hit singles that have since then made it to the top spots on …

Aggression can be the cornerstone of success when it’s utilized in the right fashion, and in his new single with Asia Major, titled “Way Up,” rapper Dre’Co gives us a pretty good example of what it sounds like when hard-hitting rhymes find the right stage to shine on. Without overindulging …

Hitting us with a funky beat right out of the gate, it’s clear from the onset of the new single and music video “Famous” by Parcels that we’re in for a groove-tastic time in this latest release from the critically acclaimed indie outfit. Although driven by its percussive prowess, “Famous” …

Toronto-based alternative pop band Valley have emerged as an act to watch over the past few years. Heightened by their popularity on social media sites like TikTok and supporting slots on tours with Coin and The Band Camino, Valley has asserted themselves as an indie pop force to be reckoned …

Elizabeth Sombart has dedicated much of her life to music since age seven and it shows. Because of this she has manages to transcend Space and Time via her latest 21 piece masterpiece. The pianist’s latest collection Singing the Nocturnes revisits the compositions of Polish born master Frederic Chopin. She achieves the …

Rina Chanel’s newest single, “Sweetest Of Melody” is just in time for the holidays. You could also consider it well-suited for the Winter in general, as it goes down like a warm cup of hot cocoa. To call Rina Chanel, something of a throwback, might be a statement with a …

There’s a heck of a big difference between the post-hipster acoustic content coming out of the underground and the bohemian throwbacks a lot of singer/songwriters have been playing the past few years, but the new album Philadelphia from Eric Colville is quite honestly neither. Rather than aligning himself with one of two …

With nothing more than a guitar slung across his back and a pastoral backdrop that suits the tone of his harmonies better than anything else on the planet would have, Barry Muir delivers a wonderful performance in the music video for his single “Weathered the Storm” that feels quite on-point …