Time is the most valuable resource on the planet. The innate parameters that constrict even the most ambitious of ideas lead to visions of all results; ample deadlines can be met with lacking enthusiasm and complacency, or unbounded freneticism in an effort to reach the end goal. For musicians, Continue Reading
Jake Woodard
SINGLE PREMIERE: Penalty Boxing’s “Good Night” brings a peaceful end to a chaotic year
What a year. We all dealt with what seemed to be way too much occurring in these past twelve months. From the riots and political change in January to the Delta and Omicron variants over the back half of the year, there was plenty to be worried, nervous, and Continue Reading
Pop-punk artist Northern Weather announce anthemic new single “North River Road”
Akron, Ohio pop-punk artist Northern Weather has announced the release date for their anthemic new single “North River Road”, out on streaming services December 17th, 2021 through independent label Carved from Stone Records. Their previous single “Neal Says He’s a Viking”, the band’s label debut, features elements of visceral vulnerability Continue Reading
INTERVIEW: Totally Real Records – A Dive Into a DIY Label Mindset
I had a chance to talk with BB of Totally Real Records, an independent record label based out of New York. With a myriad of releases under their belt, the label is helping out artists in the DIY community in numerous ways. Feel free to check out their Bandcamp here Continue Reading
Hardcore savants Sideshow Cinema announce new EP “Violent Ways”
Baltimore, MD hardcore band Sideshow Cinema, who I reviewed a while back during the cycle of their debut EP, is back with a vengeance, as they prepare to release their second collection of songs under the moniker of “Violent Ways”, out June 26th. Mixed and mastered by Jay Maas (of Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “Dear Lemon House…” by Kaonashi offers a bit of calmness… but mostly chaos
As a member of the Charlotte music community, there are a few underground bands from different parts of the country that garner praise when coming through the Carolinas. Whether it be the style of music, the friend connections between members, or just having an online reputation for being a fun Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Royal Blood’s “Typhoons” brings swagger to the modern rock landscape
When I think of Royal Blood, I think of the revitalization of rock music. Before listening to this record I am about to review, my only prior knowledge of Royal Blood was the hit “Figure It Out” blowing up in 2014. I am primarily a listener of metal, death, Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “New Age Filth” by Hail the Sun breaks the barriers of conventional post-hardcore
I feel that with the growing genre of post-hardcore, a good number of artists get thrown around as a conversation piece. “Oh, I listen to so and so…” turns into “Well, it’s been a while since I have listened to them, but my favorite song would have to be [insert Continue Reading
SINGLE PREMIERE: Empty Atlas displays a fervent performance with “Codebreaker (Live at Dipping Vat Studio)”
Almost a year has gone by since Empty Atlas released their acclaimed sophomore studio album Kairos. Now, with no shows being played in the last year, the Jackson, MS quartet is set to release Dipping Vat Sessions on June 11th: the project is a six-song live studio EP mixed Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: ERRA’s self titled starts a new, invigorated era of progressive metalcore
The self-titled album is the magnum opus of an artist’s discography. It acts as the pinnacle of songwriting, emotion, and overall vision of what the artist was and is supposed to be. When an artist self-titles their album, a lot of scrutiny starts to manifest within the reviews of that Continue Reading
SINGLE PREMIERE: Victoria Groff – “Sun and Moon” brings a calming vibe to the end of winter
Vancouver, British Columbia artist Victoria Groff has released her debut single “Sun and Moon” today, and it couldn’t have been a better time with the changing of seasons in play. A song about fantasized love and longing for emotional equilibrium, “Sun and Moon” is a track that makes listeners Continue Reading
Silverback Gorilla Records reissues “10 Code” by Villains (Yüth Forever) on vinyl for first time ever
Upstart Chicagoland-based record label Silverback Gorilla Records is preparing their first release on vinyl record this morning in the form of debut record 10 Code by Villains (known as Yüth Forever on further releases). The first release on vinyl for the label (as well as the album itself), the Chicago Continue Reading