The debut EP, Love’s Latest News by Speedrun, the alter ego of Nina Lüders, is as vibrant and diverse as her New York roots. From […]
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DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Phases by Stellar Moon
Inspired by experiences as a life coach and sound healer, Stellar Moon‘s debut album Phases is a journey of healing and empowerment that captures the […]
ALBUM REVIEW: La Suspendida
I’ve been kinda stoked for La Suspendida ever since I got my first taste with Kilter’s EP The Suspended Woman, featuring Andromeda Anarchia. With libretto […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Anti Pop Culture by Idiot Robot
The sophomore album, Anti Pop Culture (March 15th) from Idiot Robot brings me joy. As soon as lead track, “Color and Sound” kicks off, I’m […]
DEBUT EP REVIEW: Headed North by Noel
Propelled into the limelight by his viral TikTok covers, Noel is set to release his debut EP, Headed North, on March 15th. Diving deep into […]
DEBUT EP REVIEW: Octopus Milk & Other Tall Tales by Rudimentary Paste
Octopus Milk & Other Tall Tales by Rudimentary Paste is a whirlwind of angsty, chaotic, and bass-driven post-postmodernist art-rock. Across the four tracks, the EP […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Wing by Big Scary
Opening song “Something to Remember” and closing song “A Ribbon to Hold Us” were singles that offered a glimpse into Wing’s tone and mood. But […]
EP REVIEW: Other Worlds by Firelights
Other Worlds by Firelights, the brainchild of Norwegian guitarist Rick F., offers an alluring journey through an instrumental post-rock landscape. Other Worlds showcases Rick’s mastery […]
EP REVIEW: Moments Between Dreams by Ella Haber
I want more of Ella Haber and twenty-two minutes and ten seconds is not enough, but Moments Between Dreams is stellar nonetheless. With her rich, […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Domestic Majestic by Silent Forum
Domestic Majestic by Silent Forum presents a humorous yet poignant exploration of self-care amidst the humdrum of everyday life. With tongue firmly in cheek, the […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Oneiric by Kelevra
Formed in Regina, Canada in 2009, Kelevra has been a prominent supplier of progressive metal, captivating audiences with their intense performances. Since the release of […]
EP REVIEW: Yn y Bore by Gillie
While I may not understand a single word of it, there is a beautiful cadence to the Welsh language and I have more than once […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Chasing Euphoria by Lutharo
Canada’s melodic metal quartet, Lutharo, returns with their sophomore album, Chasing Euphoria (March 15, Atomic Fire Records). With their signature mix of heavy, melodic death, […]
EP REVIEW: I Like You by Nrvs
If you’re searching for a sci-fi opera of Orwellian proportion, then look no further than the UK’s Nrvs and their four track EP, I Like […]
DEBUT EP REVIEW: Licorice by Camille Scipio
Have you ever encountered a song, or better yet, an EP or album, that seemed to make your soul exhale in relief? In her debut […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Sound Weapon by Paraline
Expanding beyond being a project for brothers Leo “Light” Andersen (lead vocals, guitar) and Kirill Langley (lead guitar), Paraline is a brotherhood with Alex Shustoff […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Depths Like These by Slow Coast
Dive into the sonic waves of Depths Like These by Slow Coast, an indie rock gem hailing from the sun-kissed shores of the Bay Area […]
EP REVIEW: Black Tape by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
I’ve been contemplating this review of Black Tape by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club since the EP’s release at the end of January. Initially, I wasn’t […]
EP REVIEW: Cavalier Dualities by Seethe
John McLaughlin once said, “Only in spontaneity can we be who we truly are.” One artist who may be abiding by that quote is Pensalvania’s […]
EP REVIEW: The Spaces by Skies Behind
You want to know a first world problem? So much music, not a lot of time to listen to it all. I unfortunately have a […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Winters Past by Drifting In Silence
Out on February 23rd on Labile Records, Winters Past from Drifting in Silence sees multi-instrumentalist Derrick Stembridge tackling the moody and dark elements of winter […]
EP REVIEW: Open Arms by The Boxer Rebellion
With The Boxer Rebellion’s latest EP, Open Arms, there wasn’t a snowball’s chance in hell I wasn’t going to like it. Strike that, I mean […]
ALBUM REVIEW: i love you now leave me alone by Steve Drizo
When not on the road touring, Oregon-based musician Steve Drizos finds solace within the walls of The Panther recording studio and sometimes he’s in there […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Time by Infected Rain
With forced time available to me due to my home internet not working last week, it was just what I needed as Infected Rain’s sixth […]
EP REVIEW: New Anxieties by The Narrative
Meeting through a Craigslist ad, Suzie Zeldin on vocals and keys and Jesse Gabriel on vocals and guitar joined forces to create The Narrative. Now […]
DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Take it Or Leave It by Cherym
In the male dominated punk scene of Northern Ireland, Alannagh Doherty (drums) Hannah Richardson (guitar and vocals) and Nyree Dawn (bass and vocals), known as […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Raidho by Dead Runes
Formed from a small recording project in 2016 by guitarist and vocalist Hunter East and bass player Pogs, Dead Runes found their footing amidst Nashville’s […]
DEBUT EP REVIEW: Church Music for Satanists by The Sorrow of Being Immaculate
If there ever was a title that lived up to its name, then it’s the debut EP title, Church Music for Satanists from British doom […]
DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: The Grove by Ember Belladonna
While flutes are not unheard of in music, it may not be considered the norm in metal music and Canada’s Ember Belladonna is rectifying that […]
EP EVIEW: Taped Over by Novelty Island
The companion piece to Wallsend Weekend Television, Taped Over by Novelty Island will be out on February 2nd. The psychedelic-pop project of songwriter and producer, […]
DEBUT EP REVIEW: anxious/Faceless by We the Sun
The power trio of We the Sun emerged from South Wales in September 2022 and immediately began carving a name for themselves. The trio, armed […]
ALBUM REVIEW: 10 For the People by Jamie Webster
Out on February 2nd, 10 For the People by Jamie Webster has the singer songwriter staking his claim as a hero for the people. 10 […]
EP REVIEW: The Forlorn Path by Masser
While the old adage says, ‘never judge a book by its cover’, we humans nonetheless do it. No matter how we strive to be good […]
EP REVIEW: Sleep in the Cold by Waterfront
Let me be completely honest; there wasn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that I wouldn’t love Sleep in the Cold, Waterfront‘s EP set to release […]
DEBUT EP REVIEW: The Rot by The Dutch Kiills
Brooklyn based rock foursome The Dutch Kills featuring guitarist and vocalist Julia Kley, guitarist Alec Berry, bassist Maxine McCormick, and drummer Heather Jensen are not […]
TRACK BY TRACK with Stone Horns
With Chimaira days away from release, the gents of Stone Horns are letting fans know what to expect from the album. From the ambitious “Grasping […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Where I Begin by Hearts & Hand Grenades
With Stefanie Wlosinski on vocals and bass, Mike Bress on guitar and keyboards, Kenny Blesy on lead guitar, and Cory Michalski on drums, Hearts & […]
DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Mondo Maleficum by Erotic Secrets of Pompeii
I might have been deemed an ‘academically gifted and talented student’ and graduated with honours, but I am not ashamed to say it, I don’t […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Chimaira by Stone Horns
With their debut album The Beast (2018) and sophomore album Rise of the Apophis (2021) in the books, France’s groove death metal heroes, Stone Horns […]
EP REVIEW: Turning Point by Becoming the Lion
From a solitary journey of musical exploration to the evolution into a full-fledged band, Becoming the Lion returns to its solo roots with the EP […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Femmes Fatales by Exit Eden
The trio of Clémentine Delauney, Anna Brunner, and Marina La Torraca not only bring their vocal strength to Exit Eden, they also bring their feminine […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Fifteen Years by Al Lewis
How long does it take to recover from the loss of a loved one? Days? Weeks? Months? Years? Decades? Never? With the loss of my […]