A Lonesome Hymn for the Hopeful Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars’ Dreamer is a dusty, slow-burning heartache of a song that feels like it’s been carved from the same ancient wood as America’s musical soul. From the moment it begins, it’s clear Larsen isn’t trying to impress with flash or polish—he’s here to […]
Marc Soucy – American Velocity
Grace to Grit: The Sonic Shift of American Velocity Strap in and hit play—Marc Soucy’s “American Velocity” is a sonic whiplash that’ll leave you wide-eyed. Released as both a single and music video, this instrumental masterpiece kicks off like a dignified procession through a classical soundscape. It’s all poise and precision at first, with elegant […]
King In Yellow – Dream Weapon
A Sonic Shiver in the Summer Heat – “Dream Weapon” by King In Yellow There’s something wild and worn about Dream Weapon — like flipping through an old zine under fluorescent lights at midnight, feeling both awake and a little undone. King In Yellow, hailing from Kingston, NY, unleashes a track that pulses with raw […]
Marcus: the Apex Predator! – Newborn Fossil
Detroit’s Marcus: the Apex Predator! returns with Newborn Fossil, feels like a raw nerve plugged directly into an amplifier. After a hiatus that included a pandemic and side projects, the trio—Kevin Watts (vocals/guitar), Nick Marko (drums), and Sean Bondareff (bass)—have crafted a record that’s both jagged and melodic, chaotic yet controlled. The title track, Newborn […]
KEEF – I Can See A Future
Marching Into the Light with KEEF’s “I Can See A Future” KEEF’s latest single, I Can See A Future, is a statement. From the first bright shimmer of guitar to the chorus that practically begs to be shouted in unison at a sweaty gig, this indie anthem radiates a rare kind of hopefulness: grounded, defiant, […]
An Interview With Prem Byrne
What’s the story behind your latest song/album? This song came to me over 20 years ago when I was trying something new and difficult–teaching English in Vietnam. New country and a completely new line of work. The music and words came to me one night in my hotel room, during the first difficult days of […]