Category: REVIEWS
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Queen Anne – Watch Me Win It
Let’s be honest, there are many indie artists and bands who deliver some of the finest pieces of music this genre ever witnessed, but over so many decades in its existence, the scene has become oversaturated with the same old, repetitious, predictable, bland songs that possess a certain quality, but somehow resemble something you’ve heard…
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Fake Plastic – Don’t Go To Work
The rock music scene has thrived in recent years, with many excellent music outlets delivering outstanding music. However, not all those artists and bands are capable of delivering emotionally resonant songs that immediately tackle all your senses. The thing is, the sonic platform is right there, crafted to perfection, yet it seems like all those…
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Anana Kaye – There Is A War
After “Cordelia,” an outstanding, critically acclaimed single, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Anana Kaye returns with another single that will immediately resonate with anyone who appreciates exceptional music. Serving as a second single from her forthcoming new record ‘Are You There?,” “There Is A War” is a marvelous cover of Leonard Cohen’s classic. As many of you probably…
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Dinosaur Beard – Symbology Of Teeth
The post-punk scene has thrived in recent years, with many excellent artists and bands delivering some of the finest music this genre has witnessed over the years. Still, only a few are capable of crafting emotionally resonant, thoughtful, impressive music by breaking all the rules and shapeshifting boundaries of the genre. If you paid close…
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Verse Metrics – Sea Fairies (We’re Not Alone In This Lake)
Every now and then, we stumble upon fine pieces of sonic artistry that fascinate us as soon as the first notes and beats commence. Those songs are usually written, composed, arranged, and produced by the bands who clearly know their sonic direction, unafraid of breaking the rules and shapeshifting boundaries of the genre they explore.…
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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…
