Their self-titled debut album put Durham, North Carolina on the map. Four years later, Sylvan Esso is back with What Now? their sophomore record that works to fully embrace the world of pop music while still keeping in tune with their electronic core. Sylvan Esso, made up of Nick Sanborn Continue Reading
Reviews
Album Review: The Classic Crime ‘How To Be Human’
The Classic Crime began 11 years ago in the city of Seattle, Washington. Over the past decade, the band has worked tirelessly to craft album after album, gaining fans nationwide. However, in recent years, The Classic Crime’s camp has been rather quiet… until now. How To Be Human is The Continue Reading
Album Review: Have Mercy ‘Make The Best Of It’
Baltimore-based rockers Have Mercy unleashed their distinct sound into the world of pop punk nearly five years ago. However, with the release of their newest album, Make The Best Of It, they have proven that it is possible to evolve while simultaneously staying the same. The album shows that the band Continue Reading
Show Review: Twin Peaks @ Seattle’s The Crocodile on 4/10
This past week, I was able to catch Twin Peaks in Seattle at The Crocodile. Originally from Chicago, Illinois members Cadien, Clay, Jack, Connor, and Colin fit in exquisitely with the Seattle rock music scene. Their show started with fellow Chicago duo White Mystery that pumped up the crowd with Continue Reading
Album Review: White Reaper ‘The World’s Best American Band’
True rock and roll music hasn’t been the anthem of youth culture for a long time. Of course, there are many things to blame for that but there is a small group of bands who are keeping the grunge alive. Louisville, Kentucky based band White Reaper is at the forefront Continue Reading
Album Review: Cold War Kids ‘L.A. Divine’
Cold War Kids’ single “Love Is Mystical” shows a refreshing side to the California indie rockers. Flowers of different colors dispersed throughout the scene as people donned in white clothing partake in passionate embraces, a beautiful image for a powerful statement. Using their music and lyricism to unleash powerful and Continue Reading
Album Review: The Maine ‘Lovely Little Lonely’
Warm weather, sunshine, driving with the windows down. That is what “Don’t Come Down,” the first track off of Lovely Little Lonely, feels like. Indie rockers The Maine have once again outdone themselves and pushed themselves to new limits with this release. Their prior release, American Candy, was just that – Continue Reading
Single Review: Missio “Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea”
Hailing from Austin, Texas the alternative electronic duo, Missio, have released their new single “Bottom Of The Deep Blue Sea.” The galactic vibe that resonates throughout the track lays a base for the calming, yet powerful vocals of members Matthew Brue and David Butler. The track features a diverse range Continue Reading
Album Review: Creeper ‘Eternity, In Your Arms’
United Kingdom horror punks Creeper just released their brand new full length album, Eternity, In Your Arms, and it is definitely worth checking out. Creeper has always had a very theatrical sound, and this carries through with their newest release. Eternity, In Your Arms, gives off a very gothic vibe Continue Reading
Album Review: Circa Waves ‘Different Creatures’
While bubblegum pop and auto-tuned hip-hop is on the rise in the mainstream music industry, there’s a different group of people who are bringing back the 00’s guitar riffs and angst. British rock quartet Circa Waves belong in the latter group. While known for their freeform pop-influenced 2015 debut record, Continue Reading
Album Review: Milky Chance ‘Blossom’
The folk-electronica duo behind one of 2013 biggest smash hits “Stolen Dance” is back. Milky Chance have spent the last four years concocting the album that would blow their fans out of the water and Blossom does just that. Clemens Rehbein and Phillip Dausch were determined to prove to listeners Continue Reading
Real Estate – ‘In Mind’ Album Review
Despite what your connotations of New Jersey might be, I can promise that Real Estate certainly defies it. The Ridgewood, New Jersey group stumbled onto the scene almost a decade ago and since then they’ve become known as one of the most prominent guitar-pop bands in the indie music Continue Reading