As the stagnation of heavy rock remains relevant, Four Trips Ahead are taking a stand. The New York quartet bolsters a ‘ReclaimRockMusic’ hashtag on social media, calling for a renewed sense of vigor and lyrical substance in the genre that had long since faded. Such an aesthetic was fully realized …
Read More »Album Review: Jim Gatti – For Mom and Dad
Multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Jim Gatti successfully melds a common link between alternative and progressive rock realms. Hailing from New Jersey, the Dumont native self-produces his material, and is an instructor of guitar, piano, and bass at his self-run JG Music School, located in Ridgewood. A simple surface listen to either his music …
Read More »Interview: Chip Z’Nuff of Enuff Z’Nuff on new album, Clowns Lounge
Illinois-based Enuff Z’Nuff was perhaps one of the more underrated successes of the glam metal era. Founded in 1984 by Chip Z’Nuff (bass/vocals) and Donnie Vie (vocals/guitar), the two Blue Island musicians honed a tremendous and indelible bond. Having half a decade of touring already under their belt catalyzed their …
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