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
Reviews
EP REVIEW: A Sure Disaster, by SeeYouSpaceCowboy & If I Die First – Worlds Literally Collide in a Chaotic Emo Masterpiece
SeeYouSpaceCowboy are a hardcore/metalcore band coming out of San Diego, California. They`ve quickly become a staple in the community, having played in the ever-growing LDB Fest, and soon playing the anticipated return of Furnace Fest. Their members range all corners of the scene, in bands such as Wristmeetrazor and Buriedbutstillbreathing. Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: SLEEPS SOCIETY, by While She Sleeps – Band Takes a Look Inside, Tackles Emotional Issues That Make Us One
ALBUM REVIEW: Bloom, by Cold Hvnds – A Love Letter to Mid-2000s-2010s Post-Hardcore
Cold Hvnds’ influences are laid bare – walking on the same stones cast by alt-rock and pop-punk forefathers of a bygone era, while also marching out of step by pulling from the Rise Records run of post-hardcore styles, culminating to an honest and passionate effort in their debut album, Bloom. The 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
ALBUM REVIEW: God’s Hate, by God’s Hate – Sophomore Slump Takes a Spin Kick to the Jaw
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
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