Tag Archives: alt rock

Music is a tough game to play: many people want to make it their livelihood, so put all of their time and effort into the venture – oftentimes for little reward. Luckily, every now and then, a few musicians might get a breakthrough. Take, for example, the amazing opportunity which …

Recently, I reviewed “Better in Reverse,” the current single of California alt-rock quartet Super Cassette. Once the band shared my review, frontman Max Gerlock agreed to a follow-up interview. We discussed Max’s formative musical influences alongside identical twin brother/co-frontman Nick, their initial success with Super Cassette, the thematic intentions behind …

Oakland, California’s Super Cassette mix throwback splashes of early 90s indie rock with those of the early 2000s garage rock revival. Back in summer 2016, singer-guitarist Max Gerlock jumpstarted the project following the unexpected live success of his solo act, Maximillian, adding twin brother/co-frontman Nick, bassist Devon Hollister and drummer …

With their sophomore album released 30th March 2018, the alt-rock trio from Crawley, England are gearing up for future events, including small gigs to celebrate the release of the album, and larger festivals, like 2000 Trees in Cheltenham, UK. So what do the members have to say about all this, …

A few years after the release of their debut album, Good Intent, Press To MECO are back at it again with their sophomore effort, Here’s To The Fatigue. Whilst this album was delayed by a few months due to the band’s recent signing to Marshall Records, was it worth the …

British alt-rock trio Press to MECO have unveiled a spooky new video for ‘Familiar Ground’, the latest single to be taken from their upcoming album “Here’s To The Fatigue” out on 30th March 2018 via Marshall Records. Drummer/vocalist Lewis Williams explains the concept of the song and video: “Familiar Ground …

The intriguing alternative rock act Heyrocco‘s EP Waiting on Cool is available now via Dine Alone Records and Vital Music Group. This thrilling 6-track EP is full of complex melodies and captivating lyrics that is unique and refreshing in the modern rock scene, but would have also stood out from …

Website | Facebook | Twitter Rekindling the fires of rock n’ roll is alternative/hard rock outfit Another Lost Year with their second full-length album, Alien Architect. Available now via Mirage M’hal Records/EMP/eOne, this album is full of complex, explosive melodies and captivating lyrics that make for a fantastic listening journey. …

Website | Facebook | Twitter Alternative rock band, Surviving the Era breathes beautiful imagery into their music with their sophomore EP release, Parallax. Slated for release at Sacramento’s First Festival on June 18th, this collection of five songs tugs at the heartstrings with powerful lyrics and thrilling melodies. The independent …