Hard truths: Bad Static and Hazelcrea reviewed
September 17, 2021
Hazelcreak – Nysnø
Genre: Folk, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
There will eventually be a 9-hour epic cinematic production about the history of pop music and its impact. It will probably get directed by Martin Scorses. And, no doubt, luminaries like Bruce…
No time like the future: Dead Venus and Honeymooners reviewed
September 15, 2021
Honeymooners – Repeater
Genre: Lo-fi Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Similar artists: The Strokes, Pavement, Built to Spill, Stone Roses
If want to build a successful club of any sort, start by turning away customers at the door. Don’t worry about how many…
Extreme pop ways: Child of the Parish and Supersoakerr reviewed
September 14, 2021
Supersoakerr – Head Noise
Genre: Lo-fi Rock, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
Music will never quite be listened to in the same way as it was prior to the internet. If you travel to any country in the world, music fans will be glad to share stories of their struggles to…
Psychedelia bayou: JoobieSeaz and Beatific reviewed by Alt77
September 10, 2021
Beatific – hyphEnate
Genre: Indietronica, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
The days when recording artists had to religiously adhere to a certain style in order to have their work sold inside of a music store seem like centuries ago. But, back in the days where the…
The wrong side of songwriting town: Jamie Rhodes and Room Thirteen reviewed by Alt77
September 10, 2021
Room Thirteen – Crooked Palm
Genre: Indie Rock, Garage Rock
There are two sides to every story at least. To some, the 1960s in the U.S. were a time when hippies were busy showing the world a better way. They were interested in exploring their spirituality, their…
Never grow up: Jesse Grossi and Nihiloceros reviewed by Alt77
September 9, 2021
Nihiloceros – Dirty Homes
Genre: Post-Punk, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
Similar artists: Jawbreaker, Fugazi, The Replacements, The Pixies
What makes people follow their favourite bands for years and years? What makes audiences want to save money, gather up…
Darkness, still: Jane Leo and Kitner reviewed
September 8, 2021
Kitner – Junebug
Genre: Folk, Indie Rock, Emo
I have a theory, among many other silly thoughts, that you can’t truly begin to fully enjoy modern music until you’ve spent a night alone, in the cold, lost and broken-hearted with a song ringing through…
Time of your life: The Ampersands and The High 70s reviewed by Alt77
September 3, 2021
The High 70s – Astro Van
Genre: Garage Rock
Similar artists: Marc Bolan, Iggy Pop, The Cramps
Playing rock music can either help keep you young for a long time or really prematurely age you. It takes a lot of self-knowledge to understand how to manoeuvre…
Way things seem to work out: Loose Buttons and The Longtooth Arcade reviewed by Alt77
September 1, 2021
The Longtooth Arcade – Get Loose
Genre: Americana, Rockabilly
Similar artists: The Black Keys, Alabama Shakes, Rolling Stones
Good new music is just like a new, fancy-looking jacket. You can’t really wear it well and convince others of its fanciness…