Well, it will definitely be a hit. As the first single off of Taylor Swift’s first ever pop album, “Shake It Off” has all of the qualities for a big summer hit – it’s fun, it’s catchy and the obnoxious hook and chorus are going to be stuck in your Continue Reading
Reviews
Review: Arctic Monkeys’ Seattle Show (8/11/14)
Arctic Monkeys never disappoint. The British band returned with a bang in 2013 with their latest album, AM, undoubtedly becoming one of their most popular releases to date. Now, Seattle loves Arctic Monkeys. The city loves them so much that their two nights at the renowned Paramount Theater sold out Continue Reading
Album Review: Vow’s ‘Make Me Yours’ EP
There’s just something about the soothing vibe paired with an electronic beat that makes Vow’s new EP Make Me Yours so damn catchy. The duo, hailing from Los Angeles, will be releasing their Make Me Yours EP via The Native Sound on August 12th, 2014. To say that Make Me Continue Reading
Album Review: Real Friends’ ‘Maybe This Place Is The Same…’
Emo pop-punk is a rare and dying breed, but Chicago group Real Friends breathes life into the genre with their July album release. The album, Maybe This Place is the Same and We’re Just Changing, features the emotion-rich lyrics typical of the genre coupled with loud vocals and layered guitar. Continue Reading
Single Review: Death Grip’ ‘Say Hey Kid’
After only three years in existence, experimental collaboration Death Grips have already made a name for themselves in the Bay Area and Northern California. Fans of the horror-core trio will be pleased with the new single that dropped this June, with the promise of a two part album, The Powers Continue Reading
Album Review: Four Year Strong ‘Go Down In History’
Many would say the boys in Four Year Strong have been the “forefathers” of the pop punk scene for the past thirteen years, inspiring bands like A Day to Remember, Set Your Goals, and The Wonder Years. Long time fans of FYS are more than excited to hear the newest Continue Reading
Album Review: Stacy Clark’s ‘Symmetry’
Stacy Clark’s Symmetry starts off extremely powerfully and it continues throughout the whole album. The buffalo native singer-songwriter, Stacy Clark has released her new album Symmetry on July 22nd and is now available on iTunes, and it is definitely and album that you NEED to listen to. Filled with fourteen Continue Reading
Single Review: Lights ‘Up We Go’
Well, it’s been a long time coming. Nearly three years since her latest release, Siberia, Lights is finally back and ready to seize the techno-pop throne once again (surely with a sword or two at the ready). After taking some time off from her busy tour life to be with Continue Reading
Album Review: Of Mice And Men’s ‘Restoring Force’
California based metalcore band, Of Mice and Men are back at it again with their third full-length studio album, Restoring Force. The nu-metal inspired album was released in late January through Rise Records and features a musical style somewhat new for the band and their longtime fans. Since the 2011 Continue Reading
Album Review: Tango With Lions ‘A Long Walk’
Sometimes you need a little reminder that rock music is not all about banging your head and starting a mosh pit. Tango With Lions’ A Long Walk is that reminder. While there aren’t any circle pit-appropriate songs on the album, there are 10 mellow alt-rock ditties that are perfect for Continue Reading
Album Review: Partycat ‘Nine Lives’
Introducing Canadian metalcore band, Partycat, and their debut full length 9 Lives. Filled with rapid riffing, grungy grooves and ear-catching vocals, Partycat is proof that anyone can indulge in southerncore. 9 lives is a roller coaster album that never stops. The first track “Mistress” lets the album listener know that Continue Reading
Album Review: Courtesy Drop ‘songs to drive to; cry, and make love to’
The album Songs to Drive to; Cry, and Make Love To by Courtesy Drop is set to be released on October 15 through Animal Style Records. The album is set to be released in both a digital format and a vinyl format. Filled with immense frustration, depression, reflection, and some Continue Reading