Review

  Hailed as one of “the great figures of southern rock,” Billy Crain, who has worked with Shania Twain and opened for The Rolling Stones, is back working on his solo career, releasing his fourth album Family Matters. It’s an aptly named record as the LP contains songs about Crain’s …

  On February 5th, the wait is over. The Pines are releasing Above The Prairie, the follow up album to their LP Dark So Gold, which came out in 2012. Though the record at times can be uneven and shaky, it still excels in bursting moments of glory. Long stretches …

  You may recognize the name Matthew Logan Vasquez as the lead singer of the band Delta Spirit, but now Vasquez is venturing out on his own solo adventure with the release of Solicitor Returns, (Feb. 9th) and the record proves that he has much to offer the music world. “Maria” …

Denver-based rock outfit Plum are emerging with a bang with their debut EP Light Years, Dark Years. The four-piece band are no strangers to the rock n’ roll scene, already having opened for acts such as Charles Bradley and Win Butler and The Districts since their formation in late 2014. Light Years, …

  Infused with shades of Kings of Leon, The Killers, and even David Bowie, Death Valley Dreams self titled EP is full of alternative glory. The album kicks off with “Words Like Fire” which features dark vocals from lead singer Nick Coyle and a new wave, electronic sound that sounds …

  Singer and guitarist Gary Noon recently teamed up with some of his idols Clint Lowery, Morgan Rose, and Brian Marshall on his full length Walking With Giants LP Worlds Unknown. The album is dark sounding but ultimately leaves listeners with positive messages which is just what Noon had in …

  January 29th will see the release of Christopher the Conquered’s EP I’m Not That Famous Yet. It has been getting a lot of press, Ryan Adams even called him “the real deal,” and judging from the musical quality of the album the hype is much deserved. “What’s The Name …

  Los Angeles based indie rockers DreamVacation have opened up for bands such as Foster The People and Airborne Toxic Event and have had their music played on television programs including Shameless and SYFY’s Being Human. With an already impressive resume, fans can now listen to the bands’ music on …

  One of the many positive aspects to Ted Z and the Wranglers latest LP Ghost Town, is that it allows for nuanced and poignant storytelling in great Americana fashion. Listen all the way through the album and you will hear the soul of lead singer Ted Zakkas bleed through. …

  After releasing three EPs since 2011 pop duo Jack Matranga and Brooke White, better known as Jack and White, finally put out their debut full length album Lost late 2015. And it was well worth the wait. The LP is a solid mix of love and loss wrapped up …

  Manchester born trio Forty Four Hours will release their EP Only Just Holding On January 20th, 2016 and if you are big into the alternative music scene, make note of this review as this will be an album you will want to look out for in the coming year. …

  Isaiah Dominguez is proud to be releasing his first full band EP The Evergreen State on 2/5/16 and while that date may still be a few months away, music lovers should still get excited now for this adventure in youth in the Pacific Northwest. “Run” opens the album with …