Author: Shelia Taylor

ALBUM REVIEW: 1000 Variations on the Same Song
Frog’s 1000 Variations on the Same Song is an ambitious and wildly creative exploration of what…

ALBUM REVIEW: Outer Space Outtakes by The OddEven
The OddEven’s latest release, Outer Space Outtakes (March 14th), is an experience that grabs you by…

ALBUM REVIEW: You’ve Got Red On You by Necronomicon Ex Mortis and Bloodfeast Ritual
There’s an undeniable thrill when two death metal bands with distinct identities collide, and You’ve Got…

LISTEN: “HOUSEBROKEN VAR. IV” by Frog
By turning mundane observations into poignant reflections, “HOUSEBROKEN VAR. IV” is Frog at its most lyrically vivid.

HOT TRACK: “Wha-Gwaan!” by Tomás Doncker
Tomás Doncker’s “Wha-Gwaan!” is a funk-fueled wake-up call.

DEBUT SINGLE: “Come On Baby” by Heidi Eldest
Heidi Eldest’s “Come On Baby” turns heartbreak into indie gold.

LISTEN: “Machinery” by Fake Dad
Fake Dad exposes the machine with electrifying “Machinery”.

NEWS: Quiescent Mantis To Perform On Cancer Benefit Moshigan
[MEDIA RELEASE] Exitus Stratagem Records is proud to announce that Tennessee thrashers Quiescent Mantis will perform on MOSHIGAN 2025, the first…

EP REVIEW: When Society Crumbles by Pyrrhic Salvation
Thought provoking yet punishing, When Society Crumbles is a sonic dissection of humanity’s precarious existence.

ALBUM REVIEW: The Optometrist by Matt Edible & The Obtuse Angels
Matt Edible & The Obtuse Angels return with The Optometrist (February 14th), an album that solidifies…

EP REVIEW: Elements by Dead Air
The trio of Dead Air are breaking through the noise with their upcoming EP Elements, out…

LISTEN: “JUST USE YOUR HIPS VAR. VI” by Frog
The song introduces a sultry and smokey lounge vibe to Frog’s repertoire.

LISTEN: “IDKHTTYN” by Caitlin Mahoney
Caitlin Mahoney’s “IDKHTTYN” strikes with raw emotion and spontaneity

LISTEN: “The Vulture” by Patchwork
Patchwork tears through thrash and prog metal on “The Vulture”.

HOT TRACK: “Lost Dwellers” by AAWKS
AAWKS unleash fuzz-drenched fury on “Lost Dwellers”.

WATCH: “Sauvagerie” by Bind Torture Kill
Bind Torture Kill waste no time in bringing unrelenting chaos to the forefront with their performance…

ALBUM REVIEW: Jupe in the Flesh by Papa Jupe’s T.C.
Papa Jupe’s T.C. have never been a band to shy away from chaos, and Jupe in…

ALBUM REVIEW: Offerings Of The Inhumane by A Tyrant’s Lament
A Tyrant’s Lament Elevates Death Metal with Offerings Of The Inhumane

ALBUM REVIEW: Tempora Mutantur by Lunar
Progressive metal outfit Lunar returns with their fourth full-length album, Tempora Mutantur (January 31st), a sprawling…

DISCOVER: Buried Truth
Emerging from the heart of Kentucky’s music scene, Buried Truth is a hardcore powerhouse that is…

EP REVIEW: Negative Utopia by The DSM IV
Negative Utopia (January 31st) by The DSM IV is where new age paranoia meets chaos and…

EP REVIEW: Bad News by Magana
Out on January 24th, Magana’s Bad News EP bridges a moment of introspection and transition with…

LISTEN: “MIXTAPE LINER NOTES VAR. VII” by Frog
Frog’s “MIXTAPE LINER NOTES VAR. VII” captures the quirky charm and musical brilliance that has defined…

LISTEN: “Who I Am” by Sasha Dawe
From his forthcoming EP, Here I Am (March 21st), Sasha Dawe creates a warm and hopeful…

LISTEN: “Flowers Fell” by Avery Friedman`
Crafting music that feels raw and unfiltered, Avery Friedman’s debut single, “Flowers Fell,” is a striking…

LISTEN: “Islands” by Ski Team
With her latest single “Islands,” Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Ski Team (Lucie Lozinski) offers an intimate and organic…

ALBUM REVIEW: Ground to Dust by Oh The Humanity!
Massachusetts shredders Oh The Humanity! take their signature mix of melodic punk and technical riffs to…

LISTEN: “I Hate The Summer” by Hearts Apart
Hearts Apart’s “I Hate The Summer” is a fierce anthem that embodies the band’s unapologetic blend…