There aren’t very many songwriters alive today that can lay as much of a claim to the current state of pop music as those who have been driving forth the best parts of the American underground in recent years can, and in Marlon Davis’ “Handyman,” we get to experience the …
Read More »Single Review: The Sextape – “Queen of the Fools”
Having an artistic connection is everything in a band, and this is especially true of rock n’ roll groups. If it’s not there, and more importantly, if it’s not real, the audience can tell – take The Sextape’s latest single, “Queen of the Fools.” With a lot of focus coming …
Read More »Album Review: Baroness “STONE”
Philadelphia-based heavy metal quartet Baroness return with their sixth studio album, STONE. Released September 15th via their label, Abraxan Hymns, STONE reveals the band in their most innovative and cohesive form. Comprised of John Baizley (guitars, vocals, illustration), Gina Gleason (guitars), Sebastian Thompson (drums), and Nick Jost (bass), Baroness were …
Read More »Album Review: Bill Abernathy “More”
On September 29th, the folk-rock scene will stir with the release of Bill Abernathy’s latest album, “More.” The roots rock genre has never sounded so vibrant, so alive. This album, a captivating blend of folk and rock styles, embodies Abernathy’s artistry and gift for creating a musical experience that’s as …
Read More »Single Review: Love Power the Band – “You Are Already Free”
Ananda Xenia Shakti has established herself as a unique force in the music world, fusing new earth spiritual elements with healing, dance, pop, and even punk undertones to create a distinctive sound alongside her band, Love Power the Band. But this musical endeavor isn’t purely about creating catchy tunes—it’s a …
Read More »Single Review: Mic Nickels – “El Matador (feat. Method Man),”
Pouncing beats, street-smart vocals, and synthesized melodies are fused in a vividly surreal cocktail that can’t be resisted in the new single from Mic Nickels, “El Matador (feat. Method Man),” and even though it’s a rookie offering from an as of yet unproven artist, it couldn’t sound much more complete …
Read More »Single Review: An Old Friend – “Native Garden”
Thanks in part to bullish guitars, cutting lead vocals, and a well-delivered lyrical center, there’s no question as to whether or not An Old Friend is bringing their A-game to the studio in their new single “Native Garden” and its colorful music video; to be frank, they’re sounding as fresh …
Read More »Single Review: Bill Crews and The Crews Cartel – “People Get Ready”
Cerebral and deftly melodic to no end, the beat is at times even more defining than Bill Crews’ delivery of the verses in the new cover single “People Get Ready,” currently out this late summer and generating a lot of buzz in the underground. Where past releases bearing the Bill …
Read More »Single Review: Keyvous – “Catch A Wave (C.A.W)”
A gentle percussion and a gorgeous synth groove dance back and forth with one another as we listen in on the first few bars of Keyvous’ “Catch A Wave (C.A.W.),” and with the sway of every beat, we find a little bit more color within the growing melody before us. …
Read More »Single Review: The Curse of KK Hammond’s “Heart Shaped Box”
The world of music is in a constant state of renewal and expansion. As listeners, we crave an experience that expands our musical palette, daring us to step beyond the borders of the familiar and into uncharted territories. The thrill lies in unearthing a unique sound, one that compels us …
Read More »Single Review: Carly Hanley – “Ooh La La”
Gilded notes glisten in the echo of a gentle melody that leads us into “Ooh La La,” the new single from pop songstress Carly Hanley. Like raindrops pelting against a solemn dry patch of earth, the melody slowly mellows the hardened, silent backdrop until everything is melting under the warm …
Read More »Single Review: Greg Hoy – “Comfort Vendetta”
Not every rock song is defined by its guitar parts, but in a larger-than-life work like that of Greg Hoy’s new single “Comfort Vendetta,” they’re at the heart of every explosive moment in the track. Hoy gives a stellar performance behind the mic in “Comfort Vendetta” that doesn’t require adept …
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