7.8
Big pop: sophie meiers and Foreign Air reviewed
November 8, 2021
Foreign Air – The Madness
Genre: Indietronica, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
Foreign Air creates a modern, cinematic pop song with The Madness that aims to appeal to both the mainstream and alternative scenes.
The great movie directors watch films made in all…
Odd, odd duck: Garden Paralysis and The Serpents reviewed
November 7, 2021
The Serpents – Wide Awake
Genre: Grunge, Surf Rock, Garage Rock
I hate bands and musical artists that try to please their audience. Who the hell told them it was their job to keep people happy? I mean, sure, give them credit for the intention. But, if…
Vin Ordinaire – Die on This Hill
Genre: Country, Americana, Indie Rock
The greatest stories in rock n’ roll are about people who didn’t but did, who didn’t want success but got it anyway, who burned up great songs, but still came up with dozens…
Writing to reach you: Pardon Service and The Bergamot reviewed
November 7, 2021
The Bergamot – Burns
Genre: Electro Pop, Commercial, Indie Pop
Just what is the purpose of pop music anyway? When it was started, the main idea was to create music that could be understood by the masses and could offer them entertainment and solace. Naturally, as…
Mackin Carroll and Dead Cassettes reviewed
November 6, 2021
Dead Cassettes – RNA In Our DNA
Genre: Alternative Rock
One of the cliches about growing up in difficult circumstances is that, invariably, things will get better as time goes on. Now, there’s no guarantee that this will be the case. However, what is…
The War on Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore review
November 4, 2021
The War on Drugs are the Dire Straits of our era, tremendous musicians turned unlikely rockstars that are on the brink of facing an unfair backlash. They can’t help being this liked or having their name featured on practically every modern rock playlist. It’s a…
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | B-Sides & Rarities Part II review
November 3, 2021
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds are in a rare and privileged condition that few rock bands achieve. Almost anything that is released to the public barring their name, or simply that of their leader, Nick Cave, is almost assuredly endorsed by their core audience, and usually…
Letting beauty kill you: On The Cinder and Mad Ones reviewed
November 3, 2021
Mad Ones – Kecskemet
Genre: Garage Rock, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock
Most rock bands start out in a garage, a formerly flooded basement, or a dingey rehearsal room. The only sound that you’ll be able to make out from outside those rooms for the first few…
Nighttime secrets: Chair and Maggie The Cat reviewed
November 2, 2021
Maggie The Cat – I Think Last Night, I Killed A Man
Genre: Dream Pop, Electro Pop, Slowcore
Never tell an audience the truth. I mean, sure, don’t go lying to them outright. They’ll hate you for it. But, they’ll end up hating you more if your…