Tag: REVIEWS
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Wotts – little bug
Our favorite Canadian indie pop duo is back with another marvelous composition that will immediately wrap around your ears and refuse to let go long after the last notes and beats end. Wotts have always been a band that breaks conventions of indie pop music, and that’s the case with this song as well. By…
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Hana Piranha – Valentine
Let’s be honest, when we think of the modern alternative music scene, we all have to agree that there have been so many artists and bands delivering excellent music. Still, not so many of them are willing to go way beyond the rules of the genre. It almost feels like they’re afraid of experimenting with…
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The Freak Accident – The Midnight Show CD (Nadine Records, Nerve Center Recordings)
If you have spent even a singular moment diving into the rich, chaotic history of the San Francisco Bay Area punk scene, you likely understand that it is a beast of a different nature. It is not just about speed or aggression but about eccentricity, technical proficiency, and a certain kind of weirdness that separates…
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Lower Than Low #3
When you crack open the Current Affairs zine, you’re immediately hit with the realization that the digital age hasn’t killed the underground, but it just made it more stubborn. This 32-page document acts as the essential companion to the 17-track compilation, serving as a paper-and-ink manifesto for the DIY connection between the UK and the…
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Block – Over And Over
After “I Thought I Won The War,” a critically acclaimed single released recently over all streaming media platforms, Block is back with another marvelous composition that will definitely suit all his fans and gather many new listeners. Serving as a perfect showcase of what you might expect from his upcoming album, “Over And Over” also…
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Californian Punk Rockers Last Ditch Effort Share A Cover Of Violent Femmes’ Classic “Blister In The Sun”
San Jose, California political punks Last Ditch Effort have released a cover of the iconic Violent Femme’s song “Blister in the Sun.” This standalone cover is just a tease before they drop their upcoming EP “Imminent Demise” which will be released independently on February 27. “Do you love Sabrina the Teenage Witch? Or have a…
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Tired of Fighting – Tired Of Failing
Emo music has always been about expressing your emotions loudly, and thankfully, this particular music genre has been thriving in recent years. There are many artists and bands who are not afraid to share their feelings with like-minded people, but not many of them do so in a sincere, confident, and passionate way like Tired…
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Valiancy – Voices
The modern dream pop music scene thrives right now, with many incredible artists releasing music that pushes this genre to new, uncharted territories. Still, many of those artists fail in delivering something new, as they often rely on qualities that made this genre quite popular in the first place. Thankfully, there are music outlets like…
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Tom Leonard – What Has Been And What Will Be
If you paid attention to what’s happening on the music scene nowadays, you probably stumbled upon many excellent shoegaze artists and bands delivering some of the finest works ever created. The scene thrives like never before, yet there’s always a certain feeling like many of those music outlets try to mimic something the greats have…
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Freya And The Vikings – Eyeliner
Melbourne rock crew Freya and The Vikings aren’t here to play nice, and Eyeliner proves it. This is their second swing in the lead-up to a full-throttle 15-track album later this year, and it lands with grit under its nails and sweat on its collar. From the jump, Eyeliner punches hard. The guitars snarl, the…
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Siren Section – Separation Team
Let’s be honest, when someone mentions post-punk, you immediately think of jangly guitars, loud basslines, and groovy beats, but what if I told you there are bands that managed to escape cliches and create a distinctive sound that goes far beyond anything you could stumble upon in the contemporary scene nowadays? Surely, there are artist…
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Mark Vennis & Different Place – Goodbye To All That
It’s not a secret that Mark Vennis & Different Place are one of the most prolific bands on the contemporary music scene. With their critically acclaimed full-length, “Small Town Empire,” they proved how rock music can still sound exciting, innovative, fresh, and unique, while simultaneously incorporating all those traditional elements that made this genre famous…
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