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SEER SEEKER - TO THE CORE
March 15, 2024
The first time big-name rock bands introduced synthesizers into their shows, there were murmurs of discontent. The first time that bands began incorporating styles unrelated to rock music, some fans cried that their heroes had lost their way. And, by the time Anthrax were…
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…
Modern retro: The Dead Daisies and SMILEZ
July 3, 2023
SMILEZ – Right Turn, Left Turn
Similar artists: Machine Gun Kelly, Oliver Tree, Lil Peep
Genre: Alternative Rock
In a world in which musical artists struggle to find their place, SMILEZ knows precisely what audiences he is hoping to impress.
In 2023…
10 Artists Who Owed Their Success to Seymour Stein
April 6, 2023
Seymour Stein passed away this week at the age of 80. Numerous tributes from artists like Madonna, k.d. lang, and Tim Burgess accompanied the sad news.
When the definitive book about music in the 20th Century is written, Stein will have a special mention. As a music exec…
Wi-fi and lo-fi: Andrew JD and Saadin Dassum review
November 9, 2021
Saadin Dassum – The Horror the Horror
Genre: New wave, 80s Rock, Indie Rock
Saadin Dassum sounds like Billy Joel writing Cure-inspired Halloween music for a 1980s Tim Burton movie.
Every hero has to have an antagonist. Create the personality of one…
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…