New Music - August 13, 2017

Sugar – Nvdes

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…

New Music - July 28, 2017

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…

New Music - July 23, 2017

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…

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…

New Music - July 7, 2017

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,…

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…

Reviews - June 8, 2017

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,…