A lot of modern pop-punk is focused on trying to push boundaries. Many are fixated on the signature “mid-2000s” influences that was a penchant of every artist’s foundation, and trying to combine those characteristics with other genres (namely indie, emo rock, and shoegaze) has become the priority for several up-and-coming Continue Reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: “No Good Left to Give” by Movements builds on an emphatic debut record with poise and maturation
Growth is inevitable in every concept. In order for said concept to progress, it has to undergo critiques, analysis, and microscopic examination in order to determine what needs to be done to improve the overall product. Whether or not the product can be objectively or subjectively viewed is related to Continue Reading
SINGLE PREMIERE: Stream “Pluto” by Weston & the Evergreen
5… 4… 3… 2… 1… The countdown is over and Texas alternative rock band Weston & the Evergreen have landed with their new single “Pluto”! A track that details the importance of the dwarf planet, the lyrics provide a parallel of a wallflower; someone who is forgot about Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “All Distortions Are Intentional” By Neck Deep “Polished Pop Punk All Grown Up”
Neck Deep have reemerged into music in recent weeks with the aptly titled All Distortions Are Intentional, and they sure have grown up. While Pop-Punk is forever young, the Pop-Punker’s themselves are not. Identifying with a mature sound, it is a far cry from their aggressive roots that propelled them Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “Internal Incarceration” by Year of the Knife: ‘Metallic Hardcore with Emphasis on Message’
The upward trend of hardcore / melodic hardcore music has seemingly come to a peak in the past several years. From genre heavyweights such as Counterparts and Stick to Your Guns releasing virtually all music to critical acclaim, to scene newcomers Knocked Loose reaching #26 on the Billboard 200 with Continue Reading
MisterWives “SUPERBLOOM” in 2020 with newest album
One of my newly listened to bands MisterWives premiered their third album on July 24. The indie pop-rock band truly delivered on the album SUPERBLOOM. In the crazy times were living in, music is truly a godsend. In this album we get a mixture of rock, pop, soul and all Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: END’s “Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face” is a brutal journey into hatred and despair
Supergroups have always been an interesting topic to discuss in the realm of metal music. People have taken up to any band comprised of formerly-known musicians as a “supergroup” just because of their affiliation with other musical acts. Bands have taken to these groups more as side projects over the Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Asking Alexandria’s “Like a House on Fire” brings forth further change from their namesake
The name of an artist carries a lot of weight behind it. For some, the moniker that the members create hold a lot of pride in its meaning. For others, the releases that appear to be made for commercial purposes only seems to bring their titles a certain tastelessness when Continue Reading
Dance Gavin Dance continue to impress with “Afterburner”
Dance Gavin Dance is a band that just consistently gets better and better each release at it again with their ninth album titled Afterburner; they continue to impress. Blending all sorts of different sounds from rock to pop to funk to Latin, these guys aren’t ones force themselves into one Continue Reading
SINGLE PREMIERE: Stream “Maximal” by Empty Atlas
Jackson, Mississippi alternative rock band Empty Atlas is premiering their new single “Maximal” right here on Stitched Sound! The quartet has spent the last several months working on new music, and this single is the first track to be released from their upcoming sophomore studio album Kairos. Part melancholic emo, Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “Revenge. Forgiveness. Recovery.” by Kingsmen offers a strong debut effort to modern metalcore’s trending popularity
In the wake of COVID-19, the entertainment (specifically the music) industry has been torn to shreds. Countless announcements of tours and shows being postponed crippled the local music communities, and with no sight to the end, bands and artists are now finding it harder than ever to find ways to Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: WVRM’s “Colony Collapse” brings a powerful message in the midst of chaos
I have visited Greenville, South Carolina twice now (as my best friend and podcast co-host resides there) and have seen only a glimpse of what the city has to offer. While the area seems to be booming in popularity and growing in overall appeal to the average citizen, one thing Continue Reading