Pete Widin is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Under the one-man band moniker Oatpod, his electro folk and grunge-inspired craft is solidified through long walks in nature, as well as elaborate dreams centering around bands and artists performing fully arranged pieces, which serve as the basis …
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Each year that passes, music lovers rejoice over the celebration of albums we hold near and dear. Albums that stand the test of time often get the special treatment on their anniversaries, or at least an acknowledgement of their service. As we get into the swing of 2023, the impending …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: The Mysterines at House of Blues in Boston, MA 10.23.22
Up-and-coming alternative rock band The Mysterines are your next “need to hear” artist. Currently on tour supporting AWOLNATION, the Liverpool natives have already created quite the name for themselves across the pond. Originally forming in 2018, the group broke into the scene with their smash single “In My Head” earlier …
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In celebration of Earth Day, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder made a long-distance (to say the least) video call to astronauts aboard the International Space Station. They talked about their unique view of the planet, along with recommendations for how us Earthlings can move forward with a better appreciation for our …
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If you’re familiar with Eddie Vedder’s solo albums then a dynamic rock record isn’t something you’d expect from the famed Pearl Jam frontman. While he might have been a trailblazer for Seattle’s grunge scene in the 90s, most of Vedder’s solo work has geared towards the softer side of rock …
Read More »Introducing Grunge Influenced Hard Rock Band 1 Supernova
1 Supernova’s music has been coined as Gritty Hard rock with a hint of Grunge influences. With some dark harmonies, some odd timing, and blazing riffs, 1 Supernova’s music still has all the hooks and catchiness for Mainstream Rock Radio. Formed in 2020 in Easton, PA, USA by local Music Friends …
Read More »Interview: Meet 44phantom, the Newest Addition to the Grunge-Pop Phenomenon
After growing a steady fan base independently, 44phantom recently signed a major label deal and has since been knocking on the door of pop music stardom. He was raised all over the United States and credits his genre-blending sound to his wide ranging span of influences, who include everyone from …
Read More »Single Review: The Ballsbreakers – “Midsummer”
As the 2020s progress, Filipino quartet The Ballsbreakers continue to showcase their blend of heavy, melodic, and unabashed rock n’ roll. Following the release of their debut full-length, Songs for Fredo, back in 2019, the band maintains a steady local presence that has made these newfound circumstances of Covid-19 worth …
Read More »Single Review: Tarah Who? – “Swallow That Pill”
Alternative rock duo Tarah Who? has come a long way since their debut in the 2010s. With two full-length albums, three EPs, coverage everywhere from Kill the Music to The Ring Master, plus several singles marking the new decade, the band is now exceptionally known and only seem to get …
Read More »90s Alt Rock Icons Dig Release Comeback Single, “Nothing Is Forever”
Back in the 1990s, Dig was an emerging act all its own. The band’s wavy, aquatic guitar melodies and compelling pop songcraft allowed them the distinction in Los Angeles’s fertile alternative rock scene. After releasing their 1992 debut EP Runt, the band’s self-titled major label full-length album, the next year, …
Read More »Foo Fighters Release New Single “Waiting On A War”
It’s no surprise fans have been waiting on a new Foo Fighters album for a while now. After originally planned to be released last spring, the band’s 10th studio album Medicine at Midnight was to be part of a larger celebration commemorating the group’s 25th anniversary as a band. World …
Read More »Interview: Jef Rhodes of Them Damn Kings discusses new single, “Throw It Away”
Them Damn Kings are a hard rock/metal act based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded in 2015 as a one-man entity by veteran singer-guitarist Jef Rhodes, the project has steadily morphed into a collaborative effort, incorporating the talents of former Lacuna Coil drummer Ryan Blake Folden. In addition to featuring …
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