ALBUM REVIEW: White Denim – Stiff ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Jason Robey - April 15, 2016 Article by: Jason Robey Stiff, the latest album by Austin indie-rockers White Denim, is an addictive mix of styles that manages to stand out in an oversaturated genre of bluesy garage-rock bands. From the first chords of opening track, “Had 2 Know (Personal),” the nine-song album plays like a modernization of
Album Review: The California Honeydrops “A River’s Invitation” ALBUM REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Jessica Gorrell - March 28, 2016April 7, 2016 Article by: Jessica Gorrell The California Honeydrops’ 2015 release, A River’s Invitation, is nothing short of entertaining. With influences from blues to funk to jazz and more, A River’s Invitation is, well, inviting. It’s warm and playful, soulful and smooth, and can give voice to a whole spectrum of emotion. Lech
ALBUM REVIEW: Vampires Everywhere! – Ritual ALBUM REVIEWS FEATURED by Matt Guevara - March 26, 2016April 5, 2016 Article by: Matt Guevara California based hardcore Band Vampires Everywhere! has released an impressive 3 albums, as well as a side project, The Killing Lights, since their formation in 2009. And, from punk to post - hardcore to metalcore, and straightforward hard rock, the band has basically covered all the
Album Review: Quiet Life “Foggy” ALBUM REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sam Fallone - March 15, 2016 Article by: Sam Fallone Indie Folk band, Quiet Life, teamed up with Dr. Dog’s Scott McMicken for the making of their newest studio album: Foggy. Quiet Life consists of brothers: Sean and Ryan Spellman. The remaining members have varied depending on the tour and album which contributes to the unique sounds
Album Review: Lespecial – Omnisquid ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Matt Guevara - March 9, 2016 Article by: Matt Guevara Since their founding in 2005, Boston natives Lespecial have been creating the signature blend of funk, hip hop, rock, and electronic sounds that has earned them a well deserved place in the music scene. Their unique sound commands the attention of all those within earshot, and
Album Review: The Migrant Kids “Primordial Soup” ALBUM REVIEWS FEATURED by Jessica Gorrell - March 7, 2016March 7, 2016 Article by: Jessica Gorrell Photo credit: Brandon Humphry Scott The chilling harmonies and incredible chemistry felt on The Migrant Kids Primordial Soup makes the entirety of the EP feel more like a musical conversation amongst brothers and friends. Cousins Miguel Ojeda and John Zakoor, and good friend Brayn O’Flynn combine their experiences
Album Review: Hands Like Houses – Dissonants ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Matt Guevara - February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 Article by: Matt Guevara Photo: Secret Service PR Two years after the release of their last EP, Reimagine, aussie post-hardcore band Hands Like Houses is preparing for the release of their third full-length album, Dissonants. Since the band’s formation back in 2008, Hands Like Houses has made a big impact
Album Review: ALEXISONFIRE’s “Live At Copps” ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Sophia Zucker - February 24, 2016February 25, 2016 Article by: Sophia Zucker Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire have released their first ever live record on February 12th, 2016, Live at Copps. It was recorded at their sold out show in Hamilton, Ontario on December 30th, 2012 in front of 10,000 fans. This show was the last show on their farewell
Album Review: Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by MonkeyGoose - February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 Article by: Joshua Guerra Featured Image Cred: RollingStone.com After multiple name changes over the past few months, Kanye West finally landed on and stuck with The Life of Pablo for the title of his newest album, released at midnight on February 14th after West’s Saturday Night Live performance, and features 18 tracks. The
Album Review: Andy Ferro’s “Muirhead” ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Jessica Gorrell - February 22, 2016 Article by: Jessica Gorrell With a soft acoustic, smooth vocals, and brandishing the unmistakeable sound quality of an old, dusty tape recorder, Andy Ferro's debut album, Muirhead, could easily pass for long lost Lennon cuts. Ferro, London-born and Nashville-bred, uses folk and psych vibes to recall familiar sounds of the 1950s and 60s, mixing