Like most of my reviews, I listened to the sophomore album of LA’s Momma without knowing anything beforehand, and it completely went over my head. The sludgy pop/alt rock sound that I thoroughly enjoyed during my first listen with its gloomy atmosphere and charming-but-edgy vocals came to reveal its sinister undertone on my second go […]

 Covet’s latest album technicolor packs a strong emotional punch and solidifies the band as one of the best in the scene. It has the virtuoso-guitar instrumentals you expect from any math-rock group, but what sets Covet apart is how their compositions are more emotionally charged. While other groups put technicality at the front and center […]

Montecore is back yet again with a new EP. House Fire Times is their third release so far. While their self-titled debut had more variety in style and instrumentation and second release One Night blended drone rock rhythms with thick shoegaze noise, House Fire Times manages to combine both. A balance between sturdy Krautrock and […]

Black Hours gathers various musicians under the direction of Dave Malkin. Their first EP Saccharine is indie rock that has its own distinct character. An amalgamation of varying styles of music that includes pop, classical, jazz, and a good helping of traditional folk. Its rich instrumentation and stellar production gives each song an epic scale, […]

Susan Bear is a professional audio engineer, sound designer and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with various artists in the Glasgow area, including The Pastels, Tuff Love as well as a variety of theatre projects. She recently released her debut album Creature under the moniker Good Dog.  Creature is as varied as the scope of her […]

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 […]