In the spirit of sadness and sassiness, pop-rock outfit The Gospel Youth are gearing up to release their debut album Always Lose on July 14th via Rise Records and Velocity Records. This 10-track offering is full of upbeat melodies and angsty lyrics. Hailing from England’s South Coast, The Gospel Youth …
Read More »Bubbles Erotica Consistently Deliver on Debut, Self-Titled Album
With the major labels seeming to only promote rock bands essentially cloning whatever sound is being played on the radio, the emergence of truly creative, fresh sounds like that blaring out of Chicago in the form of Bubbles Erotica are a welcome reprieve! Fusing such diverse influences as legendary rock/metal innovators System of …
Read More »Album Review: Taylor Grey – Space Case
Taylor Grey is a Stanford singer-songwriter and is one of pop’s up-and-coming stars. She’s previously released two EPs, and her debut album Space Case just dropped June 16th. Grey is building a name for herself with her infectious pop and R&B stories. The current single off the album is “Miami,” …
Read More »Album Review: Inertia – The Process
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 …
Read More »Album Review: Common Tongues – Divisions
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 …
Read More »Album Review: Michael Barrow & The Tourists. Juneau
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 …
Read More »Album Review: Gov’t Mule – Revolution Come…Revolution Go
It’s near impossible to remain impartial in the political climate surrounding us today. And on June 9th, Gov’t Mule will release their 10th studio album Revolution Come…Revolution Go, which is undeniably a political mixture of rock, blues, and country. As if to strengthen the political undertones in Revolution Come…Revolution Go, …
Read More »Album Review: Royal Street – Flavors.
June 7th prepares for Rhode Island, pop-rock four-piece Royal Street’s upcoming debut album, Flavors. With beloved pop hooks and the alternative twist of Taking Back Sunday or Paramore, Royal Street built their fan base since performing on 2015’s Warped Tour in Mansfield, MA after only a few short months of …
Read More »Album Review: Tigers Jaw – spin
Emo heavyweights Tigers Jaw have had an interesting path thus far in their careers. Starting off as a lo-fi indie rock outfit, the Pennsylvania rockers quickly rose to fame with their 2008 self titled LP, a record that I still consider to be one of the best products of the …
Read More »Album Review: Civil Youth – Conversations
Philadelphia trio Civil Youth have returned with their third LP Conversations, a record that mixes elements of rock, rap, and electronica to create a unique aura of musicianship. Civil Youth has already toured with big name acts like Twenty One Pilots, AWOLNATION, Phantogram, and Capital Cities, and their multi-genre presentation …
Read More »Astroblue Express – Quarter to Somewhere
For fans of Grimes, Die Antwood, or any other new age experimental sounds, self-titled “dream pop” group Astroblue Express dropped debut album, Quarter to Somewhere on Ape Eye Records. With little to no presence in the online music world, Astroblue Express have easily crept their way into music blogs all …
Read More »Album Review: American Standards – “Anti-Melody”
There are some bands that play it safe in an effort to hit mainstream charts, win awards, and sell out for an extra dollar. American Standards is not one of those bands. They are an in-your-face hardcore punk/metalcore band that is breaking rules, taking risks, and making their own unique mark in …
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