For most artists, releasing new music during a pandemic would be next to impossible, and terribly daunting. For Taylor Swift, it appears a breeze, as she has now released not one, but two quarantine albums this year. Swift’s ninth album, evermore, was announced in the early hours of Thursday, December Continue Reading
Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Bring Me the Horizon’s new EP “Post Human: Survival Horror” merges classic and new sounds to expand their influence
There’s no denying that 2020 has had the entire planet feeling like we’re caught on repeat, cycling through one negative event after another. Speaking as an active and passionate member of the music scene I likely share the sentiment of others when I say I can not wait to Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing’s “The Great Dismal” provides calm and chaos for a rollercoaster of introspection
Dominic Palermo, the founder of Philadelphia-based shoegaze band Nothing, has always had a knack for producing a quality mixture of storytelling and emotional conveyance in his artistic efforts. The gentleman has led quite a life to wind up where he is now, as a journey full of introspection and self-discovery Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Touche Amore’s “Lament” bleeds a powerful message of progression and introspection
When people listen to music, they often find it an escape from the turmoil of modern-day events. While most music serves as a display of the artist’s emotions, current trends indicate that manufactured, “bubbly” music is what dominates a majority of listeners’ ears. Focus on the overall instrumental sound of Continue Reading
EP PREMIERE: Sideshow Cinema’s self-titled EP exhibits unbridled fury
Maryland City metalcore band Sideshow Cinema has released their new self-titled EP today on https://sideshowcinema.bandcamp.com/ and will be available on streaming services soon. A four-song collection of chaotic dissonance and frenzied output, the group finds a sound not unlike Boundaries and Orthodox to relentlessly pummel the speakers on which Continue Reading
Dive into Plans new EP “No Swimming”
Over the years, we have seen an evolution within the indie rock community. Bands that are alternative rock but have emo ties are coming together to blend and blur the lines within the respective genres to bring fans something new and refreshing; the overall goal to revitalize a scene that Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “a quiet place to die” by Alpha Wolf delivers unhinged ferocity and chaotic catharsis
The second album is one of the most important entries in an artist’s discography. The success of a debut album leads to infinitesimal scrutiny of nuance and progression, while the failure of a first record leads its follow-up into an influential moment in the artist’s lifespan. More often than not, Continue Reading
WILDERMISS – MANTISGROVE // CHEYENNE, WY // 9.11.2020
WILDERMISS MANTISGROVE THE LINCOLN THEATER, CHEYENNE, WY 9/11/2020 The music world was shaken in March 2020 when “Miss Rona” made her way to the United States virtually shutting down sources of income for artists and performers everywhere with no end in sight. Venues, stagehands, and musicians across the Continue Reading
Luca Fogale on “Nothing is Lost”
Luca Fogale is a name you will need to remember. The western Canada based artist released his second album titled Nothing is Lost. Fogale has opened up for artist that include Dermot Kennedy, Serena Ryder and Frazey Ford. His music has been featured on shows like NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “20/20” by Knuckle Puck showcases similar yet evolved tendencies for a great third record
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
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