While North American music markets have historically been slow to accept foreign language bands into the mainstream, the success of Reggaeton and K-Pop in recent years has begun breaking down barriers in the American music industry. Streaming platforms have only expanded the reach of international acts with music being more …
Read More »Black Label Society at The Majestic Ventura Theater on 10/02/2021
Black Label Society was in Ventura, CA this past Saturday October 2nd and brought the doom with them. They’ve played The Majestic Ventura Theater a number of times and this might have been the best yet. Their first tour since the global pandemic started in March of 2020 and they did not …
Read More »Album Review: Ministry – Moral Hygiene
It’s good to recognise your own limitations. Musician, producer, and frontman of industrial metal ensemble Al Jourgensen Ministry admits himself that their best work is never done under a democratic president, so it makes sense that he has managed to jettison out one last Tr*mp-era record with the band before …
Read More »EP Review: Atlantic Canyons – See the Hue
Andrea Levesque is a singer/songwriter and violinist based in New Hampshire. Under the artist name Atlantic Canyons, her musical style draws from an alternative rock foundation, while also incorporating new age pop and classical elements. While a featured guest on various singles of other indie artists, Levesque has also had …
Read More »Gallery: The Black Dahlia Murder at The Belasco in Los Angeles on September 18th, 2021
The Black Dahlia Murder stoped in Los Angeles on September 18, 2021, during their Up From The Sewer Tour and delivered a solid performance to a sold out crowd that was thirsty for metal. Opening the night was Undeath, Rivers Of Nihil, Carnifex, and After The Burial. This was Undeath’s …
Read More »Arkells Drop Introspective New Album ‘Blink Once’
Canadian indie/alt rockers Arkells have released their seventh studio album Blink Once, out now via Universal Music Canada. The album comes on the tails of a whirlwind summer for the band who ignited the return of live music in Canada with three staggering nights at Toronto’s iconic Budweiser Stage. Navigating their …
Read More »Crown Lands Release ‘White Buffalo’ EP
Adding to their impressive collection of prog-rock madness, Canadian-based duo Crown Lands, have a new EP out today via Spinefarm Records/Universal Music Canada. Two new songs join the EP’s title track along with the 13-minute spiritual awakening, “The Oracle.” Produced by David Bottrill (Peter Gabriel, Tool, King Crimson) the White Buffalo EP …
Read More »Dirty Honey Drops New Video for “The Wire”
California’s blues rock revivalists Dirty Honey have released a new music video for their latest hit, “The Wire.” Showcasing life on the road while opening for The Black Crowes, the video gives fans a behind-the-scenes look into what life is actually like on tour. While the band has had their fair share …
Read More »Interview: Alex Sepassi of Silver Relics discusses new single and upcoming album, ‘Tails’
New York City’s Silver Relics has endured drastic change, and was able to expand both their lineup and sound after releasing their debut album, generic, back in 2019. Following widespread critical acclaim and a successful summer tour of the United States and Europe, the world would be unexpectedly devastated by …
Read More »Single Review: Said the Whale – “99 to the Moon”
Said the Whale has maintained a sizable presence in the Canadian indie scene throughout their near-decade-and-a-half-long career. The British Columbia quintet currently comes off the strength of their three singles, “Honey Lungs,” “Everything She Touches is Gold to Me,” and “Show Me Everything,” each of which has done well individually. …
Read More »LP Review: The Killers – Pressure Machine
When The Killers announced last summer that their seventh studio album Pressure Machine would come less than a year after 2020’s Imploding The Mirage, the expectations for such a quick album turnaround weren’t necessarily high. While fans were excited, there remained questions about why the band needed to release new …
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Singer-Songwriter, Author, Radio Host Sarantos
Sarantos is a DIY international award-winning solo music artist, singer-songwriter, proud nerd, multi-instrumentalist, book author, comic book nut, radio show host, poet and part time spy. His music is a cross between Queen, Michael Jackson and Ed Sheeran. 2021 is Year #8 of his journey. Sarantos continues to release a …
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