Album Review

July 9, 2021

ALBUM REVIEW: The Happy Fits’ ‘WHAT COULD BE BETTER’ is an All-Round Rockin’ Good Time

The trio combines retro influences and an exuberant positive spirit on their delightful second LP

by Jack Humphrey Much is made every summer amongst critics and pundits over which artist or artists dominated the pop music scene with the “song of […]
June 26, 2021
arrested youth, nonfiction

ALBUM REVIEW: Arrested Youth Digs Deeper on ‘Nonfiction’

The young pop-rocker delivers an opus for the 21st century

Words by: Jack Humphrey Relatable, inventive, and timely, Ian Johnson, better known as Arrested Youth’s second studio album Nonfiction truly seizes the moment, blending his adrenaline-fueled pop-punk roots and confessional […]
June 25, 2021
Gone Gone Beyond 2030

ALBUM REVIEW: Gone Gone Beyond Pleads For Change in Folk Americana Release ‘2030’

Gone Gone Beyond hopes for change by the year 2030

Words By: Brianna Vacca Cosmopolitan four-part musical group Gone Gone Beyond has freed their pioneered folk-Americana offering in the shape of a full-length sophomore record. Following […]
June 22, 2021
michael mayo bones

ALBUM REVIEW: Michael Mayo Releases Jazz Influenced Debut ‘BONES’

Words By: Garrett Kearns  California born jazz vocalist Michael Mayo has released his debut album Bones — a showcase of the singer’s mastery of vocal […]
June 9, 2021
talk show host mid century modern

ALBUM REVIEW: Talk Show Host’s Debut ‘MID-CENTURY MODERN’ Goes Beyond Pop Punk

Words By: Garrett Kearns   Written for arenas, performed with guts, Talk Show Host’s debut Mid-Century Modern is undeniably infectious. The Toronto trio have gone against […]
June 7, 2021
totally slow, casual drag

ALBUM REVIEW: Totally Slow’s ‘CASUAL DRAG’ is Wild, Raucous, and Unabashedly Punk

The hardcore/punk quartet’s third LP is a truly rambunctious ride

Words By: Jack Humphrey On their latest effort Casual Drag, Greensboro punk outfit Totally Slow draws the line in the sand and lets you know from the first […]
June 1, 2021
Elgin Weightless / Still

ALBUM REVIEW: Elgin’s ‘WEIGHTLESS / STILL’ Offers Out Of Body Experience

The debut record takes you through many states of mind.

Words By: Brianna Vacca  Duo Paul Butler and Anthony Furey — previously known as The Young Folk — revamped their musical calling under the new moniker Elgin and have officially released their debut […]
May 31, 2021
Andreas Moe All Our Worries Are Poems Pt 1

EP REVIEW: Andreas Moe Releases Uplifting ‘ALL OUR WORRIES ARE POEMS PT. 1’

Our worries are nothing more than poetry.

Words By: Brianna Vacca Swedish singer + songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andreas Moe is that of a therapeutic kind. Shaped by the equipollent guitar stylings of Stevie Ray […]
May 28, 2021
Ina Wroldsen Matters of the Mind

EP REVIEW: Ina Wroldsen Sets Fires With New EP ‘MATTERS OF THE MIND’

Ina Wroldsen is truthful, uncensored, and unapologetically herself.

Words By: Brianna Vacca Bonafide critically-acclaimed and award-winning singer/songwriter, Ina Wroldsen is manifestly becoming a household name. She’s solidifying this feat with the release of her […]
May 25, 2021
We Were Sharks New Low

ALBUM REVIEW: We Were Sharks’ ‘NEW LOW’ Proves Punk Rock Is Not Dead

We Were Sharks’ newest release sets the bar pretty high.

Words by: Brianna Vacca Canadian punk band, We Were Sharks have released their newest full-length electricity-packed album New Low via Revival Recordings. Composed of Randy Frobel, Jason Mooney, […]