EP Review: Cast Iron-Canaries - Propagaga
July 18, 2023
While the old adage about pop music being disposable still rings as true today as it ever did, Cast Iron-Canaries’ “Propagaga” proves that there’s never a bad time to look back at your angry punk past.
It’s been (nearly) 30 years ago today! Recorded in what…
Bailey Allen Baker - Grab A Bucket
July 18, 2023
Extreme shyness isn’t very helpful when hoping to become a pop star and dance semi-naked on national television. However, as Bailey Allen Baker finds out on “Grab A Bucket,” it can prove a blessing for a songwriter trying to figure out what people are actually saying…
EP Review: The Ram - It’s a Saturday Night
July 16, 2023
The Ram’s rootsy, The Stones soaking up the U.S.A. sound, is a testimony to the power of going back to the starting point whenever you find yourself feeling lost.
That’s not only a clever strategy. Judging by the discography of musical artists who’ve been…
THT Cyrus - Mama's Boy (EP Review)
July 7, 2023
THT Cyrus’ “Mama’s Boy” is rap music that aims to cut itself out from convention and deliver honesty and tenderness.
Rap, rock, or electronica are all affected by typecasting. We think we know what these artists are supposed to sound like, look like, and…
Outsound - Megatherium
July 7, 2023
Outsound, like ol’ Winston Churchill, are firm believers that victory follows the path of most resistance. On the “Megatherium” album, the band amps up the anger soaked in 90s-Seattle sounds and uses rock music as a form of spiritual cleansing.
Certainly…