When I first listened to 2nd Grade’s latest album I was in a bit of a shock. Songs would end abruptly just in time for me to get caught in its hooks, leaving me wanting for more. I mean, imagine if Star Wars ended just after Princess Leia was rescued, leaving you wondering about Vader […]

If you’re looking for a fresh take on alternative rock, look no further. For those like me who grew up with the genre, the Maryland four-piece Hollowed Sky should be a welcome addition to our dwindling playlist. Their second EP Strings is a blast from the past, but it also blazes a bright future for […]

Julian Drazilov has been writing songs for a long time. He’s been experimenting with different techniques and styles, and incorporating them to all types of recipes for songs. His latest album Spices is a testament to this great catalog of creativity. Julian borrows heavily from midwest emo, math rock, surf pop and indie lo-fi, but […]

The Newcastle quintet Pigs pigs pigs pigs pigs pigs pigs latest offering can be summarized in one word. Viscerals is exactly as the title suggests. Eight tracks of high-calibre metal leads that to the deepest caverns of hell. The band wears its influences in its sleeve, with plenty of comparisons to Black Sabbath and Motorhead […]

Flat Worms is a side project that shares its members with prominent bands in LA’s punk community. Commonly heralded as a supergroup, the band recorded their second album Antarctica in just six days at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio. Antarctica sheds away the lo-fi production of its predecessor, opting instead for a more controlled punch […]

Trace Mountains’ Lost in the Country is full of endearing melodies that’s reminiscent of the perfect summer day. Singer-songwriter Dave Benton has crafted the perfect album to give us a sense of being lost in the beauty and wonder of nature. Every beat of the drum accompanies us to the journey, the warm acoustic guitar […]