Album Reviews

There’s a lot of multidimensionality in hip-hop when it comes to songwriting at the moment, but few of the indie players I’ve listened to in the past year have been able to bring the same kind of heat to their performance as they can the studio. “Peace,” the new single …

They might not be the most central point of communication in the tracklist of Ghost Party, but there’s no denying the importance of the role beats have when Monsoon is in charge of the control in their all-new studio album this spring. Ghost Party is comprised of eleven songs that each exists well …

It’s one thing to use a keen knowledge of pop aesthetics to create appeal, but to have something that’s naturally tasteful as part of your organic artistry is something entirely different. Barry Muir happens to be one of these special people, and his new album Gentle and single “She’s a Little Wildflower” …

At first, the visual setup for Wave 21’s video for the single “Why Does It Happen” feels like a throwback to the off-surrealism of ‘90s alternative rock, but as we look on, it quickly becomes clear that the Canadian outfit wasn’t necessarily going for a straight retro theme here. Much like all …

A remix can often change and evolve the way a song sounds, often giving the song a new image to represent itself. A fun beat and electronic energy make way for a new realm of possibility, and that’s exactly the case with Hannyta’s latest single, a remix of her song …

Winnepeg-based duo FiveDFit released their debut single, “Super Galactic.” Members David Starr (vocals) and Brad Daigle (drums) have worked together many times on different bands, but with their own musical endeavor the duo are hoping to break the mold with their nostalgia-tinged flavor of 90s alternative rock. So, how does …

Bernadett has performed in over 90 countries around the globe. She is the granddaughter of famous Hungarian violinist József B. Suha. “There are so many different styles of music in the world, as there are so many foreign languages. Regardless of the different styles, music still remains the most beautiful …

Dan Ashley’s new album Out There is an exciting and bold exploration of life in America. Mixed in with romantic and bright songs, Ashley explores topical issues throughout the album. This deep dive into the realities of our daily life is subtle and well thought out. Out There never feels like its preaching at …

The release of Pennsylvania-bred rock band Ceramic Animal’s newest album is anything but the same old song and dance. Sweet Unknown, released March 4th, is Ceramic Animal’s fourth album and first major-label release, following up their psychedelic-tinged 2020 project, High End. Their newest LP finds the band venturing into new …

People who are familiar with the very prolific Los Angeles-based band DAWN OF ASHES know they have struggled with their identity a bit over the years. When they debuted in the early 2000s, they were more electro-industrial. Then, in 2008, the band went a melodic black metal direction. When the …

“Everything” from Daytona, Florida’s Greye should be yet one more significant push toward the mainstream success they’ve been moving towards in recent years. The full-throated musicality and outstanding production attributes defining this track reflect the band’s intent. They are reaching to make a statement that, first and foremost, satisfies themselves …

The dissonance happening in the new single “Amphibians, We” from Sound Animal is an eclectic wonderment. Strangely hypnotic and bravely (and ambitiously) harmonic, “Amphibians, We” flowers the ethers with a mixture of ambient and curvaceous, warped sounds. Like a kaleidoscope capturing vibrant colors, the ebb and flow of the awe-like …