God’s Hate have made an absolutely legendary name for themselves in the hardcore scene, combining members of Twitching Tongues and Constrict, then throwing in pro-wrestler Brody King to top it off, they took the genre by storm with two blistering releases, Divine Injustice EP and the album Mass Murder, back Continue Reading
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Demon Hunter debuts stripped down versions of old classics on “Songs of Death and Resurrection”
American metal group Demon Hunter is set to release “Songs of Death and Resurrection” on March 5th. The album comprises of one new song and 11 reimagined versions of previously released songs from across the entire discography. The band indeed showed how talented and versatile they can be on this Continue Reading
EP REVIEW: showmetherealyou, by moodring – A Hauntingly Catchy Debut
“Go ahead. Show me the real you – set it free.” Since hearing the haunting, mesmerizing debut, my ears have anxiously awaited the rest of this EP. Their lead single, which doubles as their title track AND the first thing you hear when diving in, Show Me The Real You, Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Architects’ newest release “For Those That Wish to Exist” is heavy, energetic, new and old all at once
An architect is a creator, artist, revolutionary–a champion of new ideas being breathed into existence. Apologies, I meant Architects, the UK-based metalcore group. Over their previous eight studio albums, the band has made a name for itself through intricate messages, powerful melodies, and inspirational lyrics. While the last album Holy Continue Reading
SINGLE PREMIERE: “Lily” by Have Near
Denton, TX shoegaze project Have Near have released their new single “Lily” on this Valentine’s Day! A very relaxed tune reminiscent of a John Mayer and Hundredth mashup, the 4-minute track displays a somber moodscape with an emotional vocal performance in guitarist Sam Farr. For the recent rain plaguing the Continue Reading
ILA’s new single is “Too Good”
The new single by ILA titled “Too Good” is just that. Too Good. The artist known as ILA is portrayed by 20-year-old singer/songwriter Alison Larson. This is the artist’s debut single and it is a smash. This is an upbeat track that just makes you want to dance around the Continue Reading
EP RELEASE: Katie Fenn’s “People Are Mirrors” delivers moody pop with sharp lyrics
Katie Fenn, an up-and-coming pop artist from Indiana, has just released her debut EP People Are Mirrors this past Friday, and if you are a fan of Lorde, Birdy, or other moody, pop-centric artists, then you’re in for a short and sweet treat. “Chemistry”, the opening song on the Continue Reading
Taylor Swift’s “evermore” feels effortlessly refined, showcases growth as an artist
For most artists, releasing new music during a pandemic would be next to impossible, and terribly daunting. For Taylor Swift, it appears a breeze, as she has now released not one, but two quarantine albums this year. Swift’s ninth album, evermore, was announced in the early hours of Thursday, December Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Bring Me the Horizon’s new EP “Post Human: Survival Horror” merges classic and new sounds to expand their influence
There’s no denying that 2020 has had the entire planet feeling like we’re caught on repeat, cycling through one negative event after another. Speaking as an active and passionate member of the music scene I likely share the sentiment of others when I say I can not wait to Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing’s “The Great Dismal” provides calm and chaos for a rollercoaster of introspection
Dominic Palermo, the founder of Philadelphia-based shoegaze band Nothing, has always had a knack for producing a quality mixture of storytelling and emotional conveyance in his artistic efforts. The gentleman has led quite a life to wind up where he is now, as a journey full of introspection and self-discovery Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Touche Amore’s “Lament” bleeds a powerful message of progression and introspection
When people listen to music, they often find it an escape from the turmoil of modern-day events. While most music serves as a display of the artist’s emotions, current trends indicate that manufactured, “bubbly” music is what dominates a majority of listeners’ ears. Focus on the overall instrumental sound of Continue Reading
EP PREMIERE: Sideshow Cinema’s self-titled EP exhibits unbridled fury
Maryland City metalcore band Sideshow Cinema has released their new self-titled EP today on https://sideshowcinema.bandcamp.com/ and will be available on streaming services soon. A four-song collection of chaotic dissonance and frenzied output, the group finds a sound not unlike Boundaries and Orthodox to relentlessly pummel the speakers on which Continue Reading