Reviews
EP REVIEW: Nostalgia by Emily Haber
Finding clarity in the messiness of memory.
ALBUM REVIEW: Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1 by Exterminatus
Blast beats, black holes, and brutal visions of the cosmos.
ALBUM REVIEW: Machines by Aittala
Decades-old metal fury reawakened with crushing precision and fire.
EP REVIEW: Into the Heart by Sarah Banker
Upbeat jazz flourishes and airy folk-pop optimism
DEBUT EP REVIEW: Kiss Me on the Mouth by Oswald Slain
Oswald Slain blaze through chaos with wit, swagger, and infectious hooks.
ALBUM REVIEW: Y Dwylo Uwchben by Breichiau Hir
Soaring riffs, charging rhythms, and unfiltered Welsh grit.
DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: New Thing by Avery Friedman
A poignant exploration of memory, emotion, and self-reflection.
DEBUT EP REVIEW: Steel Wool by Steel Wool
Shoegaze haze, cathartic noise, and unexpected twists make this debut shine.
DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Kiritsis by Kiritsis
This is sludge and hardcore at its most feral.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Dormant Darkness by Buried Realm
The Dormant Darkness delivers a thrilling melodic death metal assault.
ALBUM REVIEW: Translation by Brian Kingsland
A passionate journey through Spanish guitar mastery.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Ashtabula River Railroad Disaster by Gayle Skidmore
A haunting window into the intersection of history, grief, and the enduring human spirit.
ALBUM REVIEW: Labyrinths by Sky_A
An intricate, dramatic, and constantly evolving album.
ALBUM REVIEW: Apocrypha by Exiled Hope
With Apocrypha (April 11), the third full-length album from Maryland-based solo act Exiled Hope, Sofia Frasz…
EP REVIEW: Cracked by False Heads
A fiery and unfiltered statement from a band that thrives on chaos without losing control.
ALBUM REVIEW: Distant Skies and The Ocean by Amammoth
Amammoth drags stoner metal into the deep and unknown.
EP REVIEW: Here I Am by Sasha Dawe
A unique and heartfelt take on modern folk.
EP REVIEW: Live at Retrophonics by Caitlin Mahoney
The EP captures the raw energy and authenticity of a live performance.
ALBUM REVIEW: Solitary Tracks by Kip Moore
Kip Moore takes the long road and never looks back.
DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW: Ten by Paths to Deliverance
The debut album Ten (available on March 28th) by Paths to Deliverance is an introduction to…
EP REVIEW: Mercenary Notes Pt 2 by Derision Cult
Mercenary Notes Pt 2 by Derision Cult is an industrial metal EP that invites one into…
EP REVIEW: Trinity: Volume I by Carmeria
Carmeria’s Trinity: Volume I reimagines their signature dark symphonic metal with an acoustic touch.
ALBUM REVIEW: Jesse Daniel Edwards by Jesse Daniel Edwards
Stripped-back, raw, and deeply honest—an album that breathes.
ALBUM REVIEW: Rock ‘n’ Roll Saviour by The Deadnotes
The Deadnotes channel the spirit of rock with Rock ‘n’ Roll Saviour.
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…
EP REVIEW: When Society Crumbles by Pyrrhic Salvation
Thought provoking yet punishing, When Society Crumbles is a sonic dissection of humanity’s precarious existence.
