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Von Andersson Noise System – Echoes
Genre: Post-Punk, Shoegaze, Alternative Rock
It’s amazing how far a few well-placed notes and some serious intention behind them can get you. You wouldn’t have believed it listening to Rick Wakeman describing his…
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…
Dalton Deschain & the Traveling Show – Golden One Ball
Genre: Punk, Pop Punk, Hard Rock
Similar artists: Coheed & Cambria, Rise Against, Rx Bandits, The Menzingers, Paramore
My theory is that modern music is written either about ways to deal with pain…
Outsider punk: Scraggleface & the Trash Folk Experiment and Keeper reviewed by Alt77
September 3, 2021
Keeper – Change
Genre: Pop Punk, Cloud Hop, Emo Hip-Hop
Similar artists: Lil Aaron, Neck Deep, nothing, nowhere
Nostalgia is a terrible thing, especially when it comes to music. Practically, every style that ever got to enjoy its time in the spotlight has been…
Merit Maker – Rebellious Ways
Genre: Punk, Pop Punk, Alternative Rock
The body needs exercising as does the mind. Live music is a terrific way to work both those things at the same time. For some, techno parties do the trick, sending the audience on hours-long…
ion3y3s – Linoleum
Genre: Bedroom / Lo-fi Pop, Indietronica, Indie Electronic
There are a few trends that I dislike in particular when it comes to modern music. One of them is using nostalgia as a tool to sell records. Music should be a vital tool that one uses…
Evil’s going on: Salvo and daidrum reviewed by Alt77
July 29, 2021
daidrum – The New Witch Annie Izzard
Genre: Folk, Psychedelic Rock
It would only make sense that, after years of wandering in the wilderness, guitar music would return to its old ways and purpose. Once a method to tell stories and a way to congregate with…
Twilight Creeps – Kick
Genre: Punk, Pop Punk, Commercial
How many albums by a band are really required to kick start a scene? Usually, only one delivered at just the right time. After all, scenes have a tendency to stop and start spontaneously. And, the bands…
carolesdaughter – please put me in a medically induced coma
In his book Nirvana: A Tour Diary, the author, Andy Bollen, talks about hanging out with Kurt Cobain on a tour just prior to the release of Nevermind. The Seattle-group was known to fans of…