Midwest Soul Xchange’s album New American Century, helmed by Ryan Summers and Nate Cherrier is pure folk/Americana that heralds in the type of sound that goes back to the roots of the genre. The LP opens with “Set a Course for Common Worlds,” and it couldn’t be any more …
Read More »Album Review: Gideon King & City Blog
Gideon King and City Blog’s self titled album is a jazz/pop/soul swirl of sound with an assortment of members that make up the group, each bringing their own eclectic sound to the LP. “See in Double” is the second track on the album and also one of the strongest. …
Read More »Album Review. Rome Hero Foxes: For When You’re Falling Backwards
CJ Burton, lead singer of Rome Hero Foxes, recently said that the bands latest album For When You’re Falling Backwards is “for anyone who feels they’ve lost control and don’t have something to grab onto.” This sentiment is echoed over and over again on the new LP, and the …
Read More »Album Review. Molly Drag: Tethered Rendering
With Brian Hansford as Molly Drag, no one ever knows quite what to expect. While there is always a dark undercurrent to the songs on Tethered Rendering, there is also a glimmer of hope and a lot of innovation. “Worms” is the most visual track on the LP as …
Read More »Album Review. Emil Bulls: XX
In any other case, a review for alternative metal band Emil Bulls, would not be up my alley. But to celebrate the bands 20th anniversary they have released XX an album that reimagines many of their hit songs into softer sounding works of art (what the band calls the …
Read More »Album Reivew. Billy Crain: Family Matters
Hailed as one of “the great figures of southern rock,” Billy Crain, who has worked with Shania Twain and opened for The Rolling Stones, is back working on his solo career, releasing his fourth album Family Matters. It’s an aptly named record as the LP contains songs about Crain’s …
Read More »Album Review. The Pines: Above The Prairie
On February 5th, the wait is over. The Pines are releasing Above The Prairie, the follow up album to their LP Dark So Gold, which came out in 2012. Though the record at times can be uneven and shaky, it still excels in bursting moments of glory. Long stretches …
Read More »Interview: Samuel Lee
1. You’re stepping away from the “heartland rock” sound on this EP and delving into more soulful territory. What made you move in this new direction? Rhythm and Blues have always been a really big part of my musical identity. For years, when I’d pick up my guitar, often …
Read More »Album Review: Matthew Logan Vasquez: Solicitor Returns
You may recognize the name Matthew Logan Vasquez as the lead singer of the band Delta Spirit, but now Vasquez is venturing out on his own solo adventure with the release of Solicitor Returns, (Feb. 9th) and the record proves that he has much to offer the music world. “Maria” …
Read More »EP Review: Death Valley Dreams
Infused with shades of Kings of Leon, The Killers, and even David Bowie, Death Valley Dreams self titled EP is full of alternative glory. The album kicks off with “Words Like Fire” which features dark vocals from lead singer Nick Coyle and a new wave, electronic sound that sounds …
Read More »Album Review. Walking With Giants: Worlds Unknown
Singer and guitarist Gary Noon recently teamed up with some of his idols Clint Lowery, Morgan Rose, and Brian Marshall on his full length Walking With Giants LP Worlds Unknown. The album is dark sounding but ultimately leaves listeners with positive messages which is just what Noon had in …
Read More »EP Review: Christopher The Conquered: I’m Not That Famous Yet
January 29th will see the release of Christopher the Conquered’s EP I’m Not That Famous Yet. It has been getting a lot of press, Ryan Adams even called him “the real deal,” and judging from the musical quality of the album the hype is much deserved. “What’s The Name …
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