Album Reviews

German post-punkers Lea Porcelain comprise a foundation on which Julien Bracht and Markus Nikolaus closely collaborate. Initially a long-distance project bolstered by the merit of two fruitful solo careers, the Frankfurt duo’s chemistry felt all the more solid. In fact, mere hours into their first ever in-person recording session, they …

Inertia are a Southern California metal band who recently made a noteworthy statement with their debut LP The Process. For a debut album, The Process features a diverse combination of influences ranging from prog rock to metalcore and Inertia make it clear that they hold big intentions as a rising group. While …

A review on Feed The Machine, the ninth studio album from Nickelback.

Common Tongues’ debut album Divisions brings a new progressive voice to the world of folk music mixing with alternative rock and synthetic pop instrumentations. Applying tangled harmonies, complex melodies, and compelling lyrical themes together to create an alluring sound that will catch a hold of listener’s ears. This 5-piece alternative/indie …

Out today, Matteo Scher’s new EP Something Good is love letter to the city of New York and the people in it. But whether or not you have lived or even visited the big apple Scher, song after song, unlocks universal stories that will resonate with listeners. “Brainkiller” is a …

A follow up to 2015’s EP A Glitch in the Void, Ohio band Playing to Vapors is back on June 16th with their LP Shred the Master Design. Though the album isn’t perfect, the group puts their best foot forward to satisfy old fans and attract new ones at the …

An album review on Wolves, the 8th full album from Chicago’s Rise Against.

A review on The The Birthday Massacre’s seventh full album Under Your Spell.

After gaining a respectable online following over the last few years, pop-rock quartet Fame on Fire have now released their appropriately titled debut EP Transitions which features the band’s first foray into original songwriting. Fame on Fire have become popular for their rock/metal renditions of famous pop songs, having covered …

As a follow up to their debut LP Sincerely, pop-rock band Restless Streets have returned with Together, an EP that showcases the group experimenting with new techniques. For this project, Restless Streets show a drive to re-work their initial style and develop an ever-changing sound. While Together is definitely a …

Michael Barrow & The Tourists album Juneau is an indie music lovers dream. With a low key cohesive sound that encompasses the entire LP, and the delicate stylings of lead singer Michael Barrow’s vocals, Juneau is one of those records that deserves attention. “Hey Hey Hey” is the shortest tune …

With their debut EP Some Things Matter, Cambridgeshire quartet Hollowstar lay down a set of abrasive tracks that garner the styles of classic 1970s/1980s hard rock and heavy metal. While the band’s career is still young, this debut project indicates that they possess a good amount of promise in the …