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Louisiana alternative rock band 12 Stones have proven their resilience over the course of their 17 year career. Released July 14th, their fifth studio album Picture Perfect shows the world 12 Stones has something worth fighting for. It’s their first release in 5 years, with their newly signed label Cleopatra …

Out on July 28th, Katie Costello’s EP New World is a most impressive pop record. While most top 40 songstresses sing about romantic relationships, crushes, and breakups, Costello turns her attention to real world matters and it is akin to drinking a refreshing glass of lemonade on a sweltering hot …

Moscow, Russia artist Juliana Strangelove is no stranger when it comes to the hardships of making it in the music industry. Her vocals sit in the contralto range which is the lowest female voice on the spectrum. She has faced many adversities due to her unique voice especially in her …

Arizona natives The Word Alive treated Springfield, MO to the start of a holiday weekend with their summer tour at the Outland Ballroom. It was a breezy summer day, and the vibes couldn’t have been better. I caught a glimpse of The Word Alive at last year’s Houston Open Air, …

With the major labels seeming to only promote rock bands essentially cloning whatever sound is being played on the radio, the emergence of truly creative, fresh sounds like that blaring out of Chicago in the form of Bubbles Erotica are a welcome reprieve! Fusing such diverse influences as legendary rock/metal innovators System of …

Common Tongues’ debut album Divisions brings a new progressive voice to the world of folk music mixing with alternative rock and synthetic pop instrumentations. Applying tangled harmonies, complex melodies, and compelling lyrical themes together to create an alluring sound that will catch a hold of listener’s ears. This 5-piece alternative/indie …

Out today, Matteo Scher’s new EP Something Good is love letter to the city of New York and the people in it. But whether or not you have lived or even visited the big apple Scher, song after song, unlocks universal stories that will resonate with listeners. “Brainkiller” is a …

A follow up to 2015’s EP A Glitch in the Void, Ohio band Playing to Vapors is back on June 16th with their LP Shred the Master Design. Though the album isn’t perfect, the group puts their best foot forward to satisfy old fans and attract new ones at the …

Pumarosa’s debut album The Witch is an explosive introduction to the band. With frontwoman Isabel at the helm, the album screams alternative and drips with a mood that will certainly satisfy listeners. “Honey” has an electronic base and allows Isabel’s voice to really shine, nuanced and unlike anything mainstream alternative …

Night Argent’s new EP The Fear won’t be released until July 14th, but this reviewer is here to tell you that it is worth the wait. Comprised of six songs, the record is mostly consistent and flows well, but as with any album there are some standout tracks worth talking …

It’s near impossible to remain impartial in the political climate surrounding us today. And on June 9th, Gov’t Mule will release their 10th studio album Revolution Come…Revolution Go, which is undeniably a political mixture of rock, blues, and country. As if to strengthen the political undertones in Revolution Come…Revolution Go, …

When Uncle Frank’s Love Lion is good, it is great. Lead singer Frank Benbini knows how to create songs that will have you grinning and dancing from note one. But on a whole the LP has its share of misses, songs that just don’t connect. But tunes like “Love Lion” …