You might have heard of the name Joshua Winstead – the’s the bass and synth player of Canadian Indie Rock band Metric. He’s been working on a side project and is set to release his debut solo album MMXX on June 3rd via Royal Cut Records. After more than a Continue Reading
Reviews
Single Review: The Shantics “Maybe I…”
The Shantics are a fresh, new and unsigned band from South West London with witty story-telling style lyrics and energetic guitar riffs that are taking over the hearts and souls of listeners. The band consists of Jimmy Morris (guitar and vocals), Harry Morris (guitar), Nathaniel Vine (bass), and Rob Wheeler Continue Reading
Album Review: The Kills ‘Ash & Ice’
After five years in the making the fifth studio album Ash & Ice from indie rock duo The Kills was worth the wait. The album comes out after guitarist Jamie Hince injured his finger forcing him to relearn how to play guitar. Although the band has always played with synths Continue Reading
Album Review: Heyrocco ‘Waiting On Cool’
Heyrocco, the indie rock band that has proclaimed themselves as South Carolina’s first rock n’ roll band recently released their 2016 EP, Waiting On Cool, their most recent release since their debut album last year. Made up of Nathan Merli, Christopher Cool, and Tanner Cooper, Heyrocco have become known for bringing Continue Reading
Album Review: Band of Skulls ‘By Default’
UK-based trio Band of Skulls are set to release their newest album By Default on BMG this coming Friday, May 27th. This is the band’s debut on BMG, and the album combines the sounds of garage rock with that of heavy metal. Starting off the album is “Black Magic,” which Continue Reading
Album Review: JC Villafan’s ‘America’s For Dreamers’
JC Villafan’s debut album America’s For Dreamers shares the inspirational story of a couple, JC’s own parents, who come to the U.S. to seek out opportunity and build a life together. Musically, there are both pop and folk-y influences present. Villafan’s voice is strong and contains the quality of smoothness Continue Reading
Album Review: Real Friends ‘The Home Inside My Head’
The Tinley Park pop-punk band, Real Friends, are back at it again with their sophomore full-length, The Home Inside My Head, which is set to be released on Friday, May 27th, 2016. The album is jam packed with solid pop-punk anthems throughout that are sure to please listeners of various Continue Reading
Album Review: Against The Current ‘In Our Bones’
The 2016 Vans Warped Tour is around the corner with less than 90 days until it kicks off. Arguably one of the most anticipated bands set to play the tour, Against The Current, released their debut album, In Our Bones, this week via Fueled By Ramen. The album starts with “Running With The Continue Reading
Single Review: Counterfeit’s “Enough”
English band Counterfeit combine underground punk with stadium rock, delivering songs that appeal to the masses. Formed late in 2015, the five-piece group released their newest single “Enough” in April of this year to coincide with their UK tour. The song starts with a stomping beat, giving it an instant Continue Reading
Album Review: BOYFRNDZ ‘Impulse’
The opening track of an album should always be strong; it offers listeners the first glimpse at what’s to come. Oftentimes, however, it can be difficult to follow that track with a cohesive and important rest of the album. For BOYFRNDZ, their third studio album, Impulse, delivers a strong, cohesive, and alluring project Continue Reading
Album Review: Amanda Markley EP
Amanda Markley is a alternative pop artists based out of Seattle, WA. After a tough breakup at the end of 2015, she’s been building herself and set on a path of self-discovery. What an incredible song writer, although only 5 songs and 15 minutes in length, she’s managed to go Continue Reading
Album Review: 3OH!3’s ‘Night Sports’
After a long awaited three years, Colorado-based 3OH!3 are set to release another full-length studio album entitled Night Sports. The electronic-punk duo, who gained immense fame after dropping “Don’t Trust Me” back in 2008, will be dropping their next album Friday the 13th. Years after their success, their sound hasn’t Continue Reading