ALBUM REVIEW: Reason to Believe by Kip Moore
If anyone still thinks Kip Moore is only a country artist, they probably haven't been paying attention because Reason to
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The EP doesn't invite one in. It pulls them into the thick of its world, leaving them covered in the
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
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
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.
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
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
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
ALBUM REVIEW: Dogma by LungBurner
A record that is as intellectually demanding as it is sonically crushing.
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
SOUND CHECK: Beyond The Dawn by Anthea
It’s a record about growth and transformation that actually sounds as resilient as its themes.
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
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
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.
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
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
SOUND CHECK: 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
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
SOUND CHECK: 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
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
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
NEW NOISE: “¡2 BEAUCOUP!” by Tomás Doncker
Tomás reminds us that resistance can be riotous and shared.
SOUND CHECK: As Time Awaits by Unburier
As Time Awaits is heavy, unvarnished, and full of intent.
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
