Shelia Taylor
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NEW NOISE: “Halo” by Forgotten Shrine
A duo typically rooted in the shadows of folk metal, Forgotten Shrine veer away from heaviness to explore a softer…
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QUICK SPIN: “Close In” by Tonic Breed
While Tonic Breed has historically been a conduit for high-octane metal, “Close In” showcases a melodic maturity that feels like…
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SECOND SPIN: Getting Through by The Question
It is a necessary restoration of a band that was always just one lucky break away from massive success.
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ALBUM REVIEW: House of Cards by The Amity Affliction
House of Cards is feral, painfully emotional, ruthlessly raw, and a testament to the growth of a band not just…
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DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: I Know a Place by Krooked Tongue
Using music as a secret hideout and lyrics as a quiet conversation, I Know a Place is a sanctuary from…
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QUICK SPIN: “Time to Breathe” by Remington Super 60
The band can still find a new sound without losing the nostalgic and handmade charm that makes their music feel…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Dogma by LungBurner
A record that is as intellectually demanding as it is sonically crushing.
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QUICK SPIN: “Swallow” by Officer Lucifer
Officer Lucifer hits a nerve with “Swallow”. It’s a track that feels like a physical pushback against being fed a…
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SOUND CHECK: Beyond The Dawn by Anthea
It’s a record about growth and transformation that actually sounds as resilient as its themes.
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QUICK SPIN: “The Idiots Have Taken Over” by General Chaos
The band lets repetition do the work by building pressure through consistency rather than speed. It’s a direct, no frills…
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BOOK REVIEW: Aubrey Wants to Die by Pip Knight
Vamps are fun again! At the heart of Aubrey Wants to Die is a book that reminds us that whether…
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NEW NOISE: “Happy Healed Hoe” by Qveen Herby
“Happy Healed Hoe” is a manifesto on how to flip the page for whatever is coming next.
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Second I’m Asleep by The Boxer Rebellion
The Second I’m Asleep leaves behind a feeling of waking up from a particularly vivid dream. It’s a record that…
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NEW NOISE: “Levee” by Kip Moore
A gritty and raucous ‘viva la revolución’ anthem that dares one to fight back and not wait for the flood…
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QUICK SPIN: Shadows At The Light Of Dawn by Nefastis
Shadows At The Light Of Dawn is a record for anyone who likes their metal to feel like a story…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Colors In Grey by Oathbound
Colors In Grey is a record that starts in the rain-soaked streets of Seattle and ends in a space of…
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QUICK SPIN: Reborn In Blight by Insect Inside
Reborn In Blight is a record that starts in the soil and ends with the complete and grotesque domination of…
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DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Swirls by Zenekar
Built on movement and conversation, Swirls is a map of shared instincts from a band that trusts their compositions, their…
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EP REVIEW: Zombie Blood Nightmare by Necronomicon Ex Mortis
It’s a gory leap into a sound that is as sharp as it is malformed and it leaves a sense…
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NEW NOISE: “¡2 BEAUCOUP!” by Tomás Doncker
Tomás reminds us that resistance can be riotous and shared.
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SOUND CHECK: Hedera Helix by ØVI
With bombastic riffs, savage rhythms, and relentless vocals, Hedera Helix accomplishes to say more in its short fifteen minute run…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Plant by Peiriant
Plant finds Peiriant navigating the sometimes heavy and beautiful friction of raising a family in an uncertain world.
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SOUND CHECK: Revisions by Mylo Bybee
Mylo Bybee’s Revisions (February 20th) EP captures a band refining its emotional range without sanding down their edges. The opener,…
