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Crash, boom, bang: Dan Friedman and Hollin Kings reviewed
September 23, 2021
Hollin Kings – Wicked Love
Genre: Alternative Rock
There’s just something about an electric guitar playing a blues scale, man! I’m not trying to suggest that I’m on to something that nobody has thought of either. From the coolest bands running…
Distant worlds: The Mask Of The Phantasm and Arthur Moon reviewed
September 17, 2021
Arthur Moon – Lately
Genre: Alternative Rock
I do hope that when I am finally kidnapped and made to write Katy Perry reviews for the rest of my life, my captors will consider how the place where I will be held is going to impact my writing.
I doubt that…
Least expected: Drac Hammond and Dunderbyrån reviewed by Alt77
September 17, 2021
Dunderbyrån – Mandalorian (Keep Your Soul)
Genre: Alternative Rock
Similar artists: War On Drugs, Sharon Van Etten, Miynt, Future Islands
I never owned a car when I was growing up. Just like The Replacements, between me and my friends, there wasn’t one…
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…
That ancient fire: HAWKER and Brother thunder reviewed
September 11, 2021
Brother Thunder – Into the Fire
Genre: Retro Soul, Indie Rock
Punk-rock levelled the playing field and, at least in theory, made modern pop music the most democratic modern art form. It did so through skill, as well gentle manipulation. The punk-rockers presented…
Guitar menace: The Loosies and The Chevaliers reviewed by Alt77
September 11, 2021
The Chevaliers – The Void
Genre: Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative Rock
Similar artists: Elvis Costello, Beck, The Eels, The Dandy Warhols, The Clash, The Lemonheads
Heroic music differs from person to person, I believe. The angry ones out to conquer…
Steam-powered guitars: Des Rocs and Balcony Talk reviewed by Alt77
September 10, 2021
Balcony Talk – Colored In Grey
Genre: Grunge, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
Similar artists: Basement, Superheaven, Knuckle puck
Naturally, we tend to believe that the decisions we make are the best possible ones. By a similar token, we tend to assume that the…
Connect yourself to the future: Twin Dive and Esprit D'Air reviewed
September 6, 2021
Esprit D’Air – 津波
Genre: Progressive Metal / Djent, Metalcore, Electronicore
Similar artists: Architects, Dir en grey, Babymetal
The people that really manage to move the needle in the music industry are those that benefit from the support of truly…
Evil Kicks: Beaten by Hippies and NORMANS reviewed by Alt77
August 31, 2021
NORMANS – Anti Crusoe
Lo-fi Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative Rock
People hate poets if they happen to know them. People love the poets they never got to meet. Perhaps, it’s all a matter of separating what is vital, from what is frivolous. Most people sweat and…