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Album Review: Visitors – Crest (Out July 13)

Visitors are a rising quintet composed of vocalist Ian Cooperstein, guitarists Ty Brigman and Ian Hilton, bassist Cameron Jorgenson, and drummer Bryan Lee. Forming in Utah, the Salt Lake City band built a live rep along the west coast utilizing charisma, progressive arrangements and hook factor — topped with arsenal …

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Interview with Shim Moore on upcoming solo album: “If you like Sick Puppies, you’ll like this album. I guarantee it.”

Shim Moore initially made his bones fronting post-grunge trio Sick Puppies in the late 90s. The band would achieve international success in the following decades with their second and third albums: 2007’s Dressed Up as Life and 2010’s Tri-Polar. By late 2014, however, the band’s unexpected dissolution forced him to …

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Single Review: Skyfever – “Signs”

Skyfever are a fast-growing Irish band who continue to earn a wealth of international exposure. Hailing from Dublin, the alt rock quintet has been playlisted by the Carolina Panthers NFL team, their music featured in top-tier sports arenas such as the Anfield and Bank of America Stadium. They have even …

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Single Review: Grayson Erhard – “I Will”

Grayson Erhard fuses the close-hitting charm of indie rock with the intricate, yet precise hook factor of percussive acoustics. Based in southern Colorado, the Del Norte singer-songwriter has continually made substantial use of this talent, especially with his latest single, “I Will.” It serves as the carrier for his upcoming …

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Interview: Julian Comeau of The Colour You

The Colour You combines vivid, introspective subject matters with a complementary instrumental force. Recently, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana alt rock trio (Julian Comeau, Bemo Barnett, and Robbie Buisson) debuted the music video for their carrier single, “Set Me Free,” earning especial exposure through Alternative Press’s Facebook page. The single is …

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Single Review: TLUXX – “We Weren’t Born to Lose (ft. Brett Pemberton)”

Brian Johnson continues to redefine the scope of contemporary EDM through his polished, yet breathable stylistic approach. Nicknamed ‘The Kid,’ Johnson’s experience within the genre proved as much wondrous as it was hands-on, particularly after having to put an unfortunate cap on a baseball career due to severe health ailments. …

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Single Review: Dunja World – One

Dunja Vukosavovic is a burgeoning artist with a simple goal: to reach, unite, and inspire her listeners. A survivor of civil war, she emigrated from Yugoslavia to New York in 1999, fending for herself with very little money, and no friends or family by her side. Vukosavovic would ultimately defy …

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EP Review: Personality Cult S/T (Out June 1)

Personality Cult is the fresh project of Los Angeles singer-songwriter James Clifford. Sporting equal channeling from indie rock and new wave of the 80s, Clifford commands a multi-spectrum sonic atmosphere all his own. His debut single for this year, “Decay,” has been receiving steadily warm feedback for its authentic, yet …

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Interview: 45 to Argos

Niles, Michigan’s 45 to Argos are a trio loaded with potential. Forming in 2015, the young band honed their musical chops while in college, creating a sound that craftly fuses pop accessibility with alternative merit. Currently, front man Brandon Garrett, bassist Brandon Cromer and drummer David Lowe have solidified that …

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Single Review: Memo Skyy – “Let You Go”

Memo Skyy is a Californian musician and producer with a distinct musical identity. Based in El Monte, his style is represented by a diverse range, covering grounds of alternative, country, and folk — even leaning toward hip hop and Hispanic music at times. Matching the importance of this stylistic span …

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