By Ted Orbach “Asunder”, the newest single by Beaumont, Texas based metal outfit An Open Letter, was released Saturday, July 14, and is a heavy, powerful combination of blackgaze, post-metal, and ambient music. This is their first release since their split with Sadness from early 2016. An Open Letter is a four piece, led by… Read More An Open Letter – “Asunder” track review
By Gabby Reid If anyone can save entertainment, it’s the specs. Yep, you heard it: the NJ trio is back at it again with part two of their three section album. With only three songs, “Can Anyone Save Entertainment?” serves listeners a taste of genuine, lovable, innovative songs that include an array of styles, ranging… Read More CAN Anyone Save Entertainment?
By Se An Hey everyone its Sean from Surprise of the Century, and this is my first music review with Half Cat! I wanted to start off by saying that I’m going to be as dedicated to this as I possibly can be, as I’m excited to hear all kinds of different music! I was… Read More Fallows’ Dreamy 4-track EP
Diary officialy comes out today, April 27. And if you’re in the West Philly area, come see A Day Without Love live at the 1851 festival Bath Bash tomorrow, April 28.… Read More Diary – A Day Without Love
He Knuckle Heads D-String from GKM back at it again with another review. This time I’m looking at the new solo project of Charlie Kupilik, former drummer of one of my favorite bands Modern Crowds, and his new single These Days If your into bands like The Front Bottoms, Group Love, or the Lumineers then… Read More Charlie Kupilik: These Days
By Gabby Reid Walk the Moon meets Two Door Cinema Club in the specs’ We Only Read Sex Tabloids, a trio of songs that serves as course one of their upcoming three-part album. Although released in January, these songs by the NYC/NJ group set the perfect mood for spring with powerful yet dream-like vocals and… Read More We Only Read Sex Tabloids (and album reviews): An Underground Treasure
By Josh Scarborough Upon first glance at the artsy cover of Weird and Wonderful Words, it would be reasonable for the more seasoned purveyors of alternative music to write it off as more of the run-of-the-mill melancholia infused midwestern emo we’ve gotten more than enough of since Brand New dropped Deja Entendu. 10 seconds into… Read More Weird and Wonderful Words – ” I’ll Have Anything But An Everything” EP
A Black and White Witch Hunt Gone Awry… Read More A Day Without Love – “Joseph” Video Review
OMDUH Bring Back That Pop Punk Sound You Missed… Read More Our Moms Drove Us Here – “Junior” Review
Quantum Peruvian serve up psychedelic grooves … Read More Quantum Peruvian – “The Remaining Light” Review
You can call this Goalkeeper a lot of things: boring, derivative, and not infectious. You could call them that, but you’d be wrong, and the band’s latest release “Forgive Me” would be the first piece of evidence to prove it.Woven with the cold-steel proficiency and professionalism that comes from numerous years of perfecting one’s craft,… Read More Goalkeeper Music Video: “Forgive Me”
Jordan Rome, Kansas based folk rock artist releases a world-weary lamenting song, “Charron”. Charron is the Greek mythological creature who navigates the burning River Styx by boat carrying passengers to Hades in the underworld. The Western Bluesman crafts a ballad peppered with powerful guitar riffs, driving melodies and lively vocals painting vivid imagery of the… Read More Jordan Rome | Charron | Soulful Kansas Blues
Tex Moonlight, a neofolk singer/songwriter from south bay LA released his newest single “Soft Blue Lights” of his upcoming full length “Moonshot”. Tex Moonlight offers listeners a unique blend of americana and electronica with a psychedelic rock edge which we like to call ‘Americonica’.… Read More “Soft Blue Lights” | Tex Moonlight
In the age of fleeting hope and seemingly guaranteed uncertainty sometimes a fresh little pick me up is just what the doctor ordered. New Jersey’s own The 65’s have recently dropped the title track from their anticipated 3 track EP, “Never Say Never” out on Mint 400 records & Pyrrhic Victory Records; available everywhere February… Read More The 65’s Latest Single | “Never Say Never”
Does the name Deshawn Visionz ring a bell to you? Common feelings associated with this artist’s music include the sudden urge to feed the ears and mind and catch a vibe. Still doesn’t ring a bell? Well, now’s your chance to meet an artist who truly speaks from his soul and conscious mind. Sacramento musician… Read More Deshawn Visionz: Music to Feed the Soul, Everybody Eats
Green Knuckle Material is starting off their summer right by releasing their newest ep. Re-releasing three reimagined songs from their 2016 ep, Back To Your Roots, this ep will include “Childhood”, “Rebels on the Run”, and “Go That Way”. After their recently released track, “Queen of Dragons,” these boys are on a high and putting… Read More Green Knuckle Material EP Releas and Show Announcement
After a few years of releasing singles and a promising EP, Tura Lura has finally graced us with a full-length album, a self-titled comprised of ten tracks funded and recorded entirely on their own. What I think the record does most significantly is capture a century of American music and compresses into the northeast… Read More Tura Lura – S/T Review
A year ago, I was asked to do a music review for the pop punk band Gray Haven and their (then) new album, “Tripping at the Petting Zoo.” Although I gave the band a good review, I couldn’t help but feel like the album was missing something. While I was never truly able to find… Read More Gray Haven’s new album is “Of Another Kind!”
The recent EP by Alexander Paul, “Soulmates…Unfortunately for you” is 5 tracks of power pop-punk with chugging guitar riffs, and dichotomous vocal styles of smooth and raspy paired with interesting guitar effects. The EP opens up with an upbeat track and remains in a consistent motif of pop-punk feel goodies for the majority of this… Read More Soulmates…Unfortunately For You
Joe Billy is arguably one of the last people on the scene making traditional punk music and his latest single, “We All Die Eventually” is a testament to punks of all kinds. This 3 minute song released on May 2nd 2018 begins with a nice upbeat tempo and folk style lyrics over a lively guitar… Read More “We All Die Eventually” by Joe Billy
Better Late Than Forever is the 13 track full length March release by Tom’s River’s own I am Curbie. I am Curbie is a solo acoustic artist whose vocal style is very diverse. Better Late Than Forever begins with a captivating gypsy/folk guitar riff which blends into a triumphant folk tune a prelude to the… Read More Better Late Than Forever
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