Album Review. Marlon Williams.
An album start to finish with no skipworthy songs is hard to come by, even more so when it’s a debut record. But Marlon Williams self titled album is magnificent all the way through, dabbling in country, doo wop, folk, and alternative. Williams showcases with each track that he …
Read More »EP Review. Vian Izak: Brink of Love
September 2nd saw the debut release of Vian Izak’s EP Brink of Love which includes collaboration with such esteemed musicians as Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Eliza Ramgren. Starting off the three song record, “World of Trouble” blasts with an energetic euphoria of blazing instrumentations before Izak’s mellow voice bleeds …
Read More »Gallery: Zakk Wylde at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, CA 08/30/16
Album Review. Mark Stoermer: Dark Arts
The Killers bassist Mark Stoermer has just released his second solo album Dark Arts, which is sure to win over new and old fans of his work as a musician. The whole musical journey really starts off with the second track “Drifting Caterpillar” which right away marks the type …
Read More »Interview with Laurent Grangeon of Wakrat
Laurent Grangeon of Wakrat (pictured above) took time out from their North American tour to answer a few questions about the tour, their upcoming album and the music video for their song, “Generation Fucked”. The band is made up of 3 members- Tim Commerford from Prophets of Rage on bass, …
Read More »Gallery: Wakrat at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ on 8-20-2016
Wakrat opened for Prophets of Rage at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden last Saturday. This was the second stop on their Make America Rage Again tour. Porphets of Rage bassist, Tim Commerford was pulling double duty during the show. He plays bass with his band Wakrat and with Prophets of …
Read More »Album Review. John Paul White: Beulah
Beulah is John Paul White’s first solo album since the breakup of his musical partnership with Joy Williams as The Civil Wars. Many have been waiting patiently for White to release a record of all brand new material, and he does not disappoint. Kicking off the LP is “Black …
Read More »Gallery: AWOLNATION at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ on 8-20-2016
AWOL Nation opened for Prophets of Rage Saturday in Camden, NJ. This was the second stop on the Make America Rage Again tour. Find AWOL Nation Facebook Twitter Instagram Upcoming Tour Dates: AUG 26 PNC Bank Arts Center – Supporting Prophets Of Rage Holmdel NJ AUG 27 Barclays Center …
Read More »EP Review. Bitter Kiss: Love Won’t Make You Cry
Every once in a while an artist seemingly comes out of nowhere with music that will blow listeners away. Such is the case with Chloe Baker (AKA Bitter Kiss) and her EP Love Won’t Make You Cry. There is not a weak link on this five song album in …
Read More »Gallery: Prophets of Rage at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ 8-20-2016
Prophets of Rage played at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ on Saturday night, August 20, 2016. This was the second stop on their Make America Rage Again tour. The newly formed supergroup is made up of members from Public Enemy, Rage Against the Machine and Cypress Hill. Their EP …
Read More »Interview: Blonde Roses
1. How does Louisiana shape your music (if it does at all?) It absolutely does, especially now more than ever. It’s hard to live in a state where the music culture is so rich and not have it shape your music. Our newer material definitely shows our roots. It’s bluesier – …
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