I think the first time I heard Nvdes was while I was perusing through Old Navy looking for more clothes to add to my “blend in” wardrobe. It was a Pierce Fulton song featuring Nvdes, “Borrowed Lives.” I couldn’t get it out of my head…
Violet – The Districts
Full disclosure: I fucking love The Districts. They are poised to be the next big thing in rock with a distinct style that borders on the edges of punk, folk and arena rock. This song, “Violet,” absolutely blew me away when I saw them in…
Necessary – San Mei
I’m loving this new stuff from San Mei. This four song EP is a pretty big departure from her previous work with a much bigger sound fit for arenas. Her voice carries so well through some pretty intense guitar riffs on each song. “Until You…
Anything I Say To You Now – Ryan Adams
So as I peruse through the newest and best albums of 2017, I realized I hadn’t listened to Ryan Adams release, “Prisoner,” from February! I gargled and cackled as if I were some sort of disgusting monster! I’d found a new release midweek that I’d…
Turbulance – Private Island
There are so many bands full of potential that periodically release singles, sometimes EPs, but flame out or release disappointing albums. A lot of these bands are extremely talented and more than capable of finding an audience. Private Island is one of these bands and,…
The Wanting – J Roddy Walston & The Business
J Roddy is one of my favorite acts to see live. The man is a bona fide grade ‘A’ deviant rock and roll god, in my opinion at least… I’ve legit seen the man rock on the piano so hard that it fell apart on…
In a Body Like a Grave – Japandroids
So I accidentally came across this gem of a song, “In a Body Like a Grave,” by Japandroids while searching for the never ending country anthem of 2017, “Body Like a Back Road.” I know what you’re thinking…eye roll emoji. Really though, give it a…
Witness – Benjamin Booker
Benjamin Booker. Wow. Done. End of review. It’s not enough to just pick a song or two off this new project Witness from Benjamin Booker. It’s an album that I found myself continuously going back to, putting on in the background, showing to my friends,…