Author: Shelia Taylor
Review: Synth City by All the Damn Vampires
All the Damn Vampires happened upon my radar when James Hart of Eighteen Visions posted he…
Review: Lonestardom by Colyer + Watch “Weird World”
I don’t personally know Colyer, but I would like to offer up an apology to him….
HOT TRACKS: “Fire on Wheels” and “If I Was Your Lover” by Kip Moore
This is a double whammy review featuring the latest single, “If I was Your Lover” from…
Track by Track: Madness / Medicine by As Paradise Falls
I have lived in Australia since November 2015 and this is the first time I’ve heard…
Review: Cities Changing Names by American Anymen + Interview with Brett Sullivan
I have a confession, I’ve been obsessed with the American Anymen album Cities Changing Names for…
Hot Track: Recreant by Will Ramos & Nik Nocturnal
Will Ramos teamed with with Nik Nocturnal to cover Chelsea Grin’s “Recreant” and it’s an absolute face melter.
Interview: Violet Blend
Whether she’s fighting demons or the system for women’s rights, Violet Blend’s Giada Celeste Chelli (vocals and piano) is a vocal powerhouse and force to be reckoned with. We sat down Giada to discuss their latest release Demons, what it was like working with conductor Gianna Fratta, and more!
Watch: Expert of Nothing by American Anymen
The second single from American Anymen‘s forthcoming album, Cities Changing Names (June 10), is in short…
Track by Track: Zeit by Rammstein
Zeit has satiated every Rammstein music craving I have ever had.
Watch: Angst by Rammstein
Rammstein‘s 3rd video from Zeit was directed by Robert Gwisdek, who also directed the video for…
Discover: Andy Tourle
Andy Tourle, the bass player for UK’s The Equatorial Group, released his self-titled album last month….
Track by Track: Romeo & Juliet by Ryan Adams
Ryan Adams has been a busy man and continues to be a busy man. Just a…
Interview: Haunted by Silhouettes
Mathias sat down with Pretty Vacant One to talk about all things, No Man Isle.
Track by Track: No Man Isle by Haunted by Silhouettes
Haunted by Silhouettes will soon be unleashing their new EP, No Man Isle, to the Universe.
Track by Track: Inner Mission by Zen from Mars
Zen from Mars have transmitted their debut album to album to the Universe and it’s a…
Track by Track: Conspiranoid by Primus
The ultimate funk alternative metal masters have unleashed their rocking 3 song EP, Conspiranoid to the masses and it’s a thing of beauty!
Listen: Reset by Colyer
L.A.’s Colyer has followed up his effervescent dream “River of Youth” with another dreamy track from his forthcoming album Lonestardom (May 23).
Listen: Heart Attack by Editors
“Heart Attack” is the band’s newest music since 2019.
Discover: Haunted by Silhouettes
Rising from the ashes of their previous band, Mathias Jamtli Rye (vocals), Stian Hoel Fossen (guitars),…
Interview: Genus Ordinis Dei
Pretty Vacant One was very fortunate to talk to Tommy (guitars) from Genus Ordinis Dei about The Entropic Queen.
Review: Bronco by Orville Peck
Whew, what an album. I would leave the review at those 4 words, but I don’t…
Listen: Come Together by Lifeline International
Buy and donate “Come Together” (We Will Stop You)”. All proceeds donated to UNICEF
Track by Track: Ego Trip by Papa Roach
The band has aged musically and lyrically like a fine wine and Ego Trip showcases that continuing growth.
Discover: Radio Vivian
Radio Vivian is a musical experiment that currently runs commercial free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is a love-letter to songs and sounds.
Listen: Loveletting by VV
VV is Ville Valo and for those not familiar with VV or Ville. He was the…
Watch: Zick Zack by Rammstein
Honestly, my love for Rammstein only grows with each album (but I’m biased as I’ve been…
Discover: Colyer
We’ve written about Colyer before and for those that don’t know, Colyer is Steven Colyer, born…
Listen: Native Intelligence by Danny Elfman & Trent Reznor
Danny Elfman released a new version of his song “Native Intelligence” (originally from his 2021 album…
