Review by Mike Thomas Four thousand, eight hundred and seventy-three days. That is the number of days. Tool fans have waited. Waiting for what they hoped would be something incredible, but as the years went by hope faded, And some things that should not have been forgotten were lost. History Continue Reading
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KRISTEENYOUNG Is Haunting with Ninth Album The Subset
The self-produced ninth album from avant-rocker Kristen Young, also stylized as KRISTEENYOUNG The SubSet is a theatrical industrial rock-opera math themed album that I didn’t know I needed in my life. The album which was released today, is the first album I’ve listened to this fall and I couldn’t think of Continue Reading
Album Review: Alessia Cara “This Summer”
As the summer dies down Alessia Cara has steadily released 3 singles from her new EP, “This Summer”. Resembling a musical reflection of summer shenanigans including a rocky summer fling, a power anthem and pep talk, Cara relates with listeners through the ups and downs. This Canadian singer-songwriter continues Continue Reading
G-Flip details the roller coaster of love on breakthrough debut record, “About Us”
Review by Jess Williams The feeling of falling in love is something that everyone longs for. It is one of the scariest and most terrifying yet greatest and strongest feelings that we as human beings can feel. Australian singer-songwriter, G-Flip, shares her experience with love on her debut record, out Continue Reading
SOFT SIGHTS’ Show Potential With _MELANCHOLIA_
Rough around the edges SOFT SIGHTS’ debut album, _MELANCHOLIA_ an ambitious project, that needs a little bit of refining. SOFT SIGHTS is the brainchild of twenty-one year old Sam Rugers. While I didn’t find the album great, I have to admire Ruger’s ambition to create something on their own. The Continue Reading
Taylor Swift Pushes Back at Misogyny, Embraces Feminine Energy, Vulnerability on Lover
Words by Nina Tadic Miss Taylor Swift is far from new to writing music, and far from new to being in the spotlight, but that does not stop her from bringing something new to the table with every release. Her new album Lover really does “step into the daylight and Continue Reading
Album Review: Sum 41 “Order In Decline”
Review by Mike Thomas Sum 41 is back at it again! From their humble beginnings in Ajax, Ontario, their rise to stardom came with their second album All Killer No Filler and eventually led them on the journey no one could prepare them for. With ten solid years and great Continue Reading
Album Review: Slaughter Beach Dog “Safe and Also No Fear”
Slaughter Beach Dog release their third album Safe and Also No Fear. With the help of a full band, this album is able to expand on the organic sounds Slaughter Beach is known for. But unlike past records this sound is elevated in a way that makes it sound Continue Reading
Album Review: Lights “Skin And Earth (Acoustic)”
Review by Mike Thomas Re-imagining an album can be very difficult. On one side, You have purists who believe the way something was initially created is exactly how it should remain, and on the other. You have rabid fans who appreciate everything an artists has done, regardless of the context Continue Reading
Album Review: Sanction “Broken in Refraction”
Long Island hardcore group Sanction released their second album “Broken in Refraction”. After the well received success of their first album “The Infringement of God’s Plan”, the band’s second album was highly-anticipated among many. What makes this band so interesting is their ability to present a variety of sound Continue Reading
Album Review: Northlane “Alien”
Northlane’s fifth studio album Alien brings their distinctive sound back to fans next month. Vocalist Marcus Bridge says, “I was raised in hell, but I made it out” and made a goal of this album to tell a story of perseverance from a dark childhood. Listeners should expect more powerful Continue Reading
Album Review: Of Monsters and Men “Fever Dream”
Review by Kim Chambers Of Monsters and Men releases Fever Dream as their third studio album challenging what would be expected of them from their previous music. Best known for “Little Talks” from their debut album in 2011, this Icelandic indie folk/pop band is expanding themselves with a variety of Continue Reading