Album Reviews

Influenced by the COVID pandemic, the San Antonio singer-songwriter will release “Tickin’” on October 28th, 2022. Clock is on the wall And it keeps tickin’ Yeah time comes for us all And keeps on tickin’ –Jeremy Parsons, “Tickin’” San Antonio’s Jeremy Parsons’ 2017 album release, “Things I Need To Say” …

Pop music is getting harder for critics to pigeonhole these days, and while the genre still holds some water to those who simply want something melodic to dance or just relate to, indie artists like Jen Fodor are redefining what the style can, and should, sound like in this new …

Together as a band, The Sound Of Monday utilizes every second of their new song and music video “Hey, Inconsiderate!” to crater us with their commanding presence in the studio, which by itself transforms these basic beats into little bits of catharsis that sway like a tree branch in the …

While not every song is capable of capturing the identity of its composer in a singular melody, as much can be said of Hoffman’s “Reflection.” The newly solo indie rock phenom is sporting a new look in this song, but at the epic climax, he comes across as more genuine …

Verses and synthesizers dance in decadent synchronicity. They’ve got a swing in their step and a bounce in the beats that they’re forging out of thin air. The percussion kicks in, and Dude Reppin Knowhere’s hard delivery comes into focus next to a honey-sweet 80s-style melody that is surreal, airy, …

Angela Hench’s cover, with second vocalist Gregory Markel, of Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé’s 1987 rock/opera synthesis “Barcelona”, qualifies as one of 2022’s real stunners. It’s unexpected, as well. If someone came to me a few days ago, before I knew this song was out there, and said, what do …

The King James Boys didn’t intend to ever be touring and making albums for the faithful or plain music fans. Their five-piece performances began as church-only affairs with zero intention of ever moving their talents beyond that sphere. The obvious chemistry they shared as musicians and fellow believers, however, led …

You cannot claim that Gary Sohmers is aiming low. The collaborative work on the new concept album Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera is a bit of delightful madness for the 2022 music world, a release flying in the face of fashion and following its own path. Sohmers recruited an eclectic cast …

The Pittsburgh-based artist will release “Tequila” on October 28th, 2022. She co-wrote the song with Andrew Douglas and Nathan Beatty. Since the release of her 2020 debut album, “Never Say Never,” Pittsburgh’s Ashley Puckett has enjoyed enormous success, spring-boarding her onto the international country music radar.  Her album has racked up an …

New York punk rock outfit The Bobby Lees release their jarring new album and Ipecac Recordings debut, Bellevue, on October 7. Composed of Sam Quartin (vocals, guitar), Macky Bowman (drums), Nicholas Casa (guitar), and Kendall Wind (bass), the band was formed by Sam, Kendall, and Macky when the three met …

Gungor has released his new song, “A Million I’s.” This song will instantly connect with fans of various genres, including indie, indie folk, indie pop, and indie rock. Additionally, anyone looking for songs containing universally appealing messages will enjoy this song. The song starts with an opening acoustic guitar played …

While the summer might be over, the never-ending quest for the Song of The Summer rages on, undying. Every artist in the vicinity of being even remotely considered as a pop artist will throw in their hats year-round for the hopes of late bloomer anthems hitting the airwaves the following …