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
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New Name, New Sound with Locket’s All Out
After a short hiatus in 2016, group Safe to Say make a comeback under new name Locket. This new name was the starting point of a new era and new sound for the group. “All Out” echoes the integrity and creative process of this band. The record opens up Continue Reading
City and Colour Make a Return with Sonic-Sounding Album “A Pill for Loneliness”
After 5 years since previous release, City and Colour are back with new album “A Pill for Loneliness”. With this album Dallas Green looks inward playing off a sympathetic pathos. The first single released off the album “Astronaut” gave listeners a good indication the themes, sounds, and moods of the Continue Reading
Tegan and Sara revisit their old roots on new record “Hey, I’m Just Like You”
Tegan and Sara release latest album “Hey I’m Just Like You”, which is the duo’s ninth record. On this record Tegan and Sara revisit old demos dated back to when they were teenagers, updating this demos to fit the sound and people they are today. With a mixed fanbase of Continue Reading
Lana Del Rey’s “Norman Fucking Rockwell!” is a poignant observation of the American dream
Lana Del Rey’s sixth album release is finally here and Norman Fucking Rockwell! is a sarcastic, breathy, and nostalgically charged observation of the present day. Lana has always been known for her cynical yet laissez-faire way of pointing out her experiences and flaws, and this album concisely brings that approach Continue Reading
Tennis System’s Lovesick is Modern But Timeless
Lovesick by Tennis System is an great blend of 90s grunge and modern indie with a dash of New Wave. This is the LA-based bands third album and I hadn’t listened to their previous work before getting Lovesick sent to me, but after Lovesick I listened to the bands previous Continue Reading
SOFT SIGHTS’ Show Potential With _MELANCHOLIA_
Rough around the edges SOFT SIGHTS’ debut album, _MELANCHOLIA_ an ambitious project, that needs a little bit of refining. SOFT SIGHTS is the brainchild of twenty-one year old Sam Rugers. While I didn’t find the album great, I have to admire Ruger’s ambition to create something on their own. The Continue Reading
Taylor Swift Pushes Back at Misogyny, Embraces Feminine Energy, Vulnerability on Lover
Words by Nina Tadic Miss Taylor Swift is far from new to writing music, and far from new to being in the spotlight, but that does not stop her from bringing something new to the table with every release. Her new album Lover really does “step into the daylight and Continue Reading
Album Review: Slaughter Beach Dog “Safe and Also No Fear”
Slaughter Beach Dog release their third album Safe and Also No Fear. With the help of a full band, this album is able to expand on the organic sounds Slaughter Beach is known for. But unlike past records this sound is elevated in a way that makes it sound Continue Reading
Album Review: Sanction “Broken in Refraction”
Long Island hardcore group Sanction released their second album “Broken in Refraction”. After the well received success of their first album “The Infringement of God’s Plan”, the band’s second album was highly-anticipated among many. What makes this band so interesting is their ability to present a variety of sound Continue Reading
Album Review: Northlane “Alien”
Northlane’s fifth studio album Alien brings their distinctive sound back to fans next month. Vocalist Marcus Bridge says, “I was raised in hell, but I made it out” and made a goal of this album to tell a story of perseverance from a dark childhood. Listeners should expect more powerful Continue Reading
Album Review: Doll Skin “Love is Dead and We Killed Her”
Doll Skin released their album Love is Dead and We Killed Her, this is their first release since joining the Hopeless Records roster. Based on the 3 songs the band released prior to the full album release; “Mark My Words”, “Empty House”, “Outta My Mind” it was clear to Continue Reading