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 – Spices
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 […]
Pigs Pigs Pigs – Viscerals
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 – Antarctica
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 City
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 […]
Kiwi Jr – Football Money
Toronto’s Kiwi Jr. has something special in their hands. There’s never a dull moment in their debut LP “Football Money”. They’ve taken the best parts out of all the giant indie rock bands in the past few decades and made something of their own. This album will hook you with its melodies and feel-good power […]