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Modern aches: Fever Moon and Red Leather review
November 1, 2022
Red Leather – DEATHWISH
Genre: Pop Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock
What does a musician do? Duh, they play music and might sing. This means that they practice a lot. They learn to become experts at using the instrument of choice.
But, musicians…
Dino Archon – Dream No More
Genre: Blues, Alternative Rock
Similar artists: Nick Cave, Hozier, The Heavy, U2, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Two Feet
The major movie productions have done a colossal amount for the success of rock music. It all started in the 1960s when…
The space between: Golden Alphabet and Pesky reviews
July 16, 2022
Pesky – I am Burning Man
Similar artists: The Black Keys, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, The Raconteurs
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Lo-fi Rock
Rock musicians have become something of an endangered species during the last decades. That is, at least, the…
Shiny hooks: Andrew Adkins and Liv Slingerland
June 19, 2022
Liv Slingerland – Hey You
Genre: Indie Rock
Similar artists: Halsey, Olivia Rodrigo, Ani DiFranco, Lauren Ruth Ward, Alex Lahey
Highly proficient-executed pop music can’t really be enjoyed while it is being made. Not, at least, if you are one of the serious…
Dr. Todd – Give Me a Shot
Genre: Classic rock
So, what is really the difference between classic rock and alternative rock? I suppose that most members of the audience would indicate the conservative nature of the classic rock. Nobody denies the quality of…
C.B. Carlyle & the Desert Angels – Sweet Violence
Genre: Southern Rock / Red Dirt, Garage Rock, Alternative Rock
Similar artists: C.W. Stoneking, Timber Timbre, Howlin Wolf, Nick Cave, The Doors, Little Walter, T-Bone Walker
Fairytales and horror stories…
Hey, world: Komodo and Dedicated Men of Zion review
March 14, 2022
Dedicated Men of Zion – A Change Is Gonna Come
Genre: Retro Soul, Funk, Americana
Similar artists: The Staples Singers, Rev. Osagyefo Sekou, Charles Bradley, James Brown
Where do you buy your soul these days? To paraphrase Beatle George, you can’t just…
Guitar sweat: Matt Charley and HAWKER review
February 26, 2022
HAWKER – Balboas
Genre: Post-grunge, Hard Rock, Grunge
Similar artists: Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, The Bronx, Refused
Grunge is hard-rock music for people who want a bit more for themselves and for the world. I say this with affection. But, I also…
All blues: Adams Wilson and Son of Cormack review
February 26, 2022
Son of Cormack – I Love It When It Rains in Texas
Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Southern Rock / Red Dirt, Alternative Rock
Similar artists: Queens Of The Stone Age, The National, Gary Clark Jr
Alternative musicians pride themselves on taking ordinary pieces of…