North Carolina prospects Pictures of Vernon have returned with their second EP, a self titled project that further progresses their fusion of emo and post-hardcore. Pictures of Vernon’s 2015 debut EP, The Days Are Just Packed was quite an impressive starting point for the trio (consisting of Anderson Ragan, Joel …
Read More »EP Review: Tom Lumley – Dream City
In his debut EP Dream City, singer/songwriter Tom Lumley combines impressive guitar work and his distinct voice to create a project that will surely put him on the radar for many listeners. For this EP, Lumley has taken inspiration from older rock artists but has added his own flair and …
Read More »EP Review: From Inside-The New Era
For their debut EP The New Era, Liverpool metalcore act From Inside have combined a unique mix of metal and electronic music that allows them to fit in with their respective genre. When a band is looking to make a name for themselves in the metalcore scene, it can be …
Read More »EP Review: Sloucher – Certainty
West Coast trio Sloucher have bounced onto the indie rock circuit with their debut EP Certainty. Sloucher, consisting of Jay Clancy on guitar/vocals, Kyle Musselwhite on guitar, and Jack Hamrick on drums, appear to have created this project as a means of testing themselves and hopefully move forward as musicians. …
Read More »EP Review: Cloak and Dagger – Balance
Balance is Cloak and Dagger’s latest offering. It’s the follow-up to their 2014 EP Divination, which caught the attention of major labels and metal fans alike. In short, there are some expectations Balance has to live up to. “Snowfall” is an unusual song to find on a metalcore EP, but …
Read More »Album Review: Tirade – Tirade
Tirade’s latest offering comes in the form of a seven-song self-titled EP. Self-described as a mix between alternative rock, British rock, and pop punk, this isn’t necessarily a record which breaks any ground. It does, however, demonstrate a great deal of talent and a good feel for the music they …
Read More »EP Review: Sirens Over Sumeria – Omelas
With their self-titled full length debut making its mark last year, progressive metal quartet Sirens Over Sumeria have made a quick return with the EP Omelas. The band’s debut was impressively ambitious and offered a substantial amount of promise for their future. With Sirens of Sumeria making such a quick …
Read More »EP Review: Excellion – Unsean
With a unique blend of prog metal and metalcore, Mexican quartet Excellion have come through with an interesting blend of heavy and technical material in their latest EP Unsean. With this project, Excellion has given themselves a platform to put together their genre-mixing style which should catch the ears of …
Read More »EP Review: Juliet Simms – From the Grave
Since finishing as the runner up on the second season of NBC’s The Voice, singer-songwriter Juliet Simms is now focusing on the release of her second EP From the Grave. While on the show, Simms showcased her unique voice through her renditions of various classic rock gems though this time …
Read More »EP Review: Heirsound – Merge
After releasing several music videos in the last few months in preparation for their first EP, alternative pop band Heirsound have now compiled a set of six tracks for their official release, Merge. The duo, consisting of Alexa San Roman and Dane Petersen, have devoted their entire EP to tracks …
Read More »EP Review. Mayberry: Beautiful Mess
rr Mayberry is getting ready to release their EP Beautiful Mess on July 22nd, and while that may seem like a long time, rest assured that it worth the wait as the album contains hit after hit. It all kicks off with the leading single “Wildfire” and right from the …
Read More »EP Review: Heyrocco – Waiting On Cool
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 …
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