The shift in genre tendencies over the course of metalcore’s existence has been an interesting topic to discuss, as there are only so many bands and records in the world of metal music that can be referred to as “visionary” works. We saw it when Converge began blending hardcore and Continue Reading
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Kesha returns to her roots on “High Road”
Following the success of her album Rainbow, her first release since the long battle against former producer Dr. Luke, Kesha is back with her latest release High Road. An album described as “a full return to Kesha’s pop roots” and born from “unrestrained joy and wildness.” On High Road, she Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “The Night God Slept REDUX” by Silent Planet brings old songs back in a new light
The first song that I ever heard by Silent Planet was “Native Blood”. I remember how it captivated me; the lyrical tapestry that vocalist Garrett Russell wove in between pounding segments of metalcore and passages of atmospheric progressive metal. Noting how Silent Planet has somewhat kickstarted an entire subgenre of Continue Reading
Mac Miller’s posthumously released album, “Circles”, is a reminder of his absence and a celebration of his life.
Mac Miller’s posthumous release, Circles, is bittersweet. I had not realized that at the time of his passing, he was also working on music and enough so that it could be pulled together into a full album. So, I did not think “Circles” would ever really be something. When his family Continue Reading
Lane 8’s third studio album, “Brightest Lights”, is filled with deep house soul
Just ten days into the beginning of 2020, Lane 8 kicked off the new year with his release, Brightest Lights. This is the third studio album for the American DJ, following Little by Little in 2018 and Rise in 2015. Daniel Goldstein, aka Lane 8, started out with Anjunadeep, an English deep house Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “I Disagree” by Poppy is the melting pot of alternative metal
“Variety is the spice of life.” A saying that is as old as time has a meaning that finds itself relevant in the current social atmosphere very frequently. It can be applied to a lot of different facets of life, whether it be changing a preconceived routine, disrupting typical social Continue Reading
Northwest Indiana band The Region Close Out the Year with Newest EP “Everything I’ve Got”
As a year of great music wraps up, Indiana emo/punk band The Region offer one last release to enjoy with their new EP “Everything I’ve Got”. A special highlight is the guest vocals of Cory Castro of Tennessee emo group Free Throw, on the opening track “Giving Up”. The Continue Reading
Harry Styles Creates An Out Of Body Experience With New Album ‘Fine Line’
Released over two years after his debut album, Harry Styles’ drop of Fine Line comes after the announcement of a world tour and features an album made of pure gold. After having gone away for some time to write, Harry explosively came back with original songs that remain to wow. Continue Reading
Sum41 // Abbotsford BC // 11.30.19
Sum41 Abbotsford Centre Abbotsford, BC November 30th 2019 Word and Photos by Mike Thomas For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved Sum41. The angst-filled five-piece performed in support of The Offspring on their two-week tenure visiting the Canadian “Extended Family” of cities as Lead singer Deryck Whibley Continue Reading
Nina Nesbitt’s Offers Up an Expanded Version of Latest Record
Nina Nesbitt newest release “The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change, The Flowers Will Fall” is a deluxe version of her album “The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change” that was released earlier this year. This new version features acoustic versions of the album’s original tracks, Continue Reading
Milky Chance impresses with their third album, “Mind The Moon”
I’ve probably listened to Mind The Moon ten times in the last week. It’s one of those albums that has an excellent song for every part of my day: “Daydreaming” for my walk into work, “Fado” for focus time, “The Game” for the drive home. It’s been a few years Continue Reading
Fall Out Boy creates a masterfully curated album in “Believers Never Die Vol. 2”
Fall Out Boy released Believers Never Die Vol.2 November 15th, it stands as a curated album of old and new making for an exciting mix of sound from the alt rock group. When I first checked out the tracklist I knew I was in for a treat, the list was full of Continue Reading