Tag: REVIEWS
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Vegas On Bass – Blurry Visions
In the vast modern rock sea, where hordes of bands collide and fight for dominance, there are always bands who stand out from the crowd with their catchy, memorable, and engaging sound. Vegas On Bass, an Italian quartet based in Bologna, unquestionably stands out from anything you’ll hear nowadays when the scene exists based on…
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Love Nor Money – Shame Of Short Lifespan EP
“Shame Of Short Lifespan” is the latest release by Love Nor Money, an outstanding English trio based in the West Midlands. It’s their first piece of work this year, arriving as an adequate follow-up of “It May Not Be Your Friday Night,” “Was It Something I Said,” “Get Out While You Can,” “Average Cell,” and…
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Twice Dark – Telekinetic
After many excellent singles and remixes, a prolific Bloomington-based artist Twice Dark returns with a brand new release that will immediately appeal to all music enthusiasts interested in songs that tackle all the senses. Heavily promoted with singles such as “Telekinetic,” “Invisible Man,” “Time Traveler,” and “Necromantic,” “Telekinetic” showcases a profoundly creative solo outlet using…
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“Spent” By Paul Case (Earth Island Books)
There are books that whisper, books that sing, and books that hit like a brick through a shop window. Spent by Paul Case is the latter. A collection of poetry and stories that seethe with relentless energy, anger, and dark humor, Spent is a comprehensive collection of impressive works hurled straight into the heart of…
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Daft Punk Verse And A Flick Of The V’s By Ian Shipley (Earth Island Books)
There’s something magical about poetry that refuses to take itself too seriously while still cutting to the heart of life’s raw, chaotic, and utterly ridiculous nature. Ian Shipley’s Daft Punk Verse And A Flick Of The V’s is exactly that kind of book, a raucous, unapologetic, and fiercely entertaining collection of punk poetry that punches…
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Korda Korder – I Won’t Live Like You Do
Korda Korder, an exceptional English quintet based in Hastings, has recently released a new track that will immediately appeal to all those music enthusiasts looking for a fresh, unique, innovative listening experience. “I Won’t Live Like You Do” is their first piece of work this year and a second single, arriving as a follow-up of…
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Rasha Jay – SAY
“SAY” is the latest release by Rasha Jay, an outstanding US artist based in Montclair, New Jersey. It’s her first piece of work this year, arriving as an adequate follow-up of “Muscle Memory,” a critically acclaimed full-length album released in 2022 that you should also check out as soon as possible. Still, this fine piece…
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Bedford Falls – Pleasureland LP (Engineer Records, Brassneck Records)
Few bands wear their influences as well as Bedford Falls. For over two decades, the Cardiff-based quartet has been crafting music that bridges the anthemic vibes of eighties college rock, the contemplative openness of emo, and the infectious liveliness of nineties indie. Their latest album, Pleasureland, released on October 4, 2024, continues that legacy yet…
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Koalra – In A Weird Way
“In a Weird Way” is the latest release by Koalra, an excellent trio now based in Portland, Oregon. It’s their first piece of work in 2025, arriving as an adequate follow-up of “Disasterclass,” a critically acclaimed full-length album released last year that you should also check out as soon as possible. Koalra is one of…
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The Trusted – Iridescence EP
“Iridescence” is the latest release by The Trusted, a Southend-on-Sea band that has always been synonymous with tastefully assembled and expertly performed music. It’s their first piece of work this year, arriving after “Self Destruct,” “Miracle Face,” and “The Lightning,” three excellent compositions released throughout 2024 that ended up on this marvelous extended play. Lyrically,…
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“Distraction: Out Of The Silent Suburb” by Andrew Coombs
Few novels capture the suffocating fear of Cold War-era Britain with the same finesse as Andrew Coombs’ Distraction: Out of the Silent Suburb. A masterfully interwoven tale of espionage, existential dread, and human frailty, the novel beaks with immense tension. With a storytelling approach that blends literary depth with the breakneck pace of a thriller,…
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Thomas And The Angry Hearts – Thomas And The Angry Hearts
Thomas And The Angry Hearts, an excellent Norwegian quintet based in Lillestroem, has recently unleashed a brand new release that will unquestionably appeal to anyone who appreciates tastefully assembled and expertly performed music. This material is their second piece in 2025, arriving after “Perfect Rules,” an extended play that serves as an excellent introductory piece…
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