Review by Annayelli Flores Once in a blue moon, there comes a band whose sound you cannot categorize or even begin to describe. They blur genres, weave and twist their music into a sonic blend that surrenders you lost for words, and leaves you shook with their capabilities in making Continue Reading
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Album Review: Real Friends’ Composure
Words by Joanna Glezakos Composure, the newest album by Illinois pop-punk heroes Real Friends drops today and it’s exactly what your emo heart has been waiting for. This is the third studio album from the band is released by Fearless Records and produced by Mike Green in Los Angeles, CA. Continue Reading
Album Review: The Nectars’ Sci-Fi Television
Words by Spencer Prather Alternative rock has been seeing many a band that push the envelope and make their own distinct sound nowadays. With their debut album Sci-Fi Television, New Jersey outfit The Nectars (lead vocalist Jess Kenny, guitarist Mike Baron, bassist Jon Paul, and drummer Mike Montalbano) have joined Continue Reading
Album Review: Trash Boat “Crown Shyness”
If one were to listen to Trash Boat’s newest album Crown Shyness expecting another run-of-the-mill pop punk album, they’d have a very pleasant surprise in order. Formed in 2014, Trash Boat (consisting of vocalist Tobi Duncan, guitarists Dann Bostock and Ryan Hyslop, bassist James Grayson, and drummer Oakley Moffatt) is Continue Reading
Album Review: Casey “Where I Go When I Am Sleeping”
Words by Nina Tadic Where I Go When I Am Sleeping, Casey’s highly anticipated sophomore record, has been released for less than a day, and in that time has made waves. On the band’s 2016 release, Love Is Not Enough, the band did an good job of establishing their style, both sonically and Continue Reading
Album Review: Together Pangea “Bulls and Roosters”
California has been known for pumping out their own breed of bands over the years and have come to create a genre of music that is inherently “Californian”. For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, take a listen to Wavves, FIDLAR, SWMRS, The Frights, King Shelter Continue Reading
Album Review: Kesha “Rainbow”
Kesha rose to fame in the 2010’s as she dropped track after track that that filled our high school mix tapes. “Tik Tok” followed by “We R Who We R” followed by “Die Young”, the hits were endless. But us listeners knew little about what was happening behind the scenes. Continue Reading
Single Review: Porn and Chicken “Zipper” and “Bread”
(Photo from Spring Awakening, courtesy of Kate Scott Daly) Chicago is synonymous with a few things: hot dogs, the Chicago Cubs, and house music. It’s been widely accepted that house music was created in Chicago in the 1980s, and since then, some of the greatest DJs and dance artists have Continue Reading
Manic Focus Drops Brand New Single Ahead of Fifth Studio Album
Following the announcement of his newest album coming out in April, Chicago-based electro genius Manic Focus dropped his brand new single “Stronger” on Friday. The single features the vocals of Jennifer Hartswick, who gives the track a powerful and distinctly soulful vibe. With the beats and backing of Adam Continue Reading
Album Review: The Orwells – ‘Terrible Human Beings’
Many people would say that the days of gritty rock n’roll have passed. That it’s so hard to find that edge with heavy guitar and gnarly vocals. However, The Orwells have made a name for themselves by pouncing on a seemingly distant style of rock music. A style that fits Continue Reading
Album Review: Anthony Green ‘Pixie Queen’
‘Pixie Queen’ is Anthony Green’s fourth solo studio album. This self proclaimed love song album is a raw and introspective album into his personal world. It’s rare to hear love songs full of truth and honesty. Green’s storytelling takes us on a full ride of a relationship. The highs and Continue Reading
Album Review: Pleasures ‘Fucked Up Dreams Come True’
Florida’s dark psych-rock quartet PLEASURES have just announced a vinyl release of their latest full-length album Fucked Up Dreams Come True and will be hitting the road for a month-long US tour to celebrate. The album which the band proclaims is “dark and doomy sex music for robots” came to Continue Reading