Reviews
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 […]
July 1, 2021
LISTEN: Ariel Bellvalaire Burns White Hot On New Single “Diamonds Or Coal”
The singer-guitarist wears her rock and roll badge with pride.
Words By: Garrett Kearns Up and coming artist, Ariel Bellvalaire, has just recently issued her second single “Diamonds or Coal.” The track has the hallmarks of […]
June 28, 2021
LISTEN: Maddy Wood Talks Toxicity In Relationships In New Single “If I Could Move”
Don’t mistake Maddy Wood with any other old rockstar.
Words By: Brianna Vacca Old-soul singer + songwriter Maddy Wood is brimmed with elegance and cherried with grit. Influenced by legendary rock bands Led Zeppelin and […]
June 26, 2021
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 23, 2021
LISTEN: Real Friends Debuts Two New Songs “Nervous Wreck” and “Storyteller”
The band welcomes new lead singer Cody Muraro on an explosive double header
by Jack Humphrey Illonois-based pop-punk quintet Real Friends has already had a huge 2021. After signing to Pure Noise Records, announcing a brand new tour alongside label-mates State […]
June 22, 2021
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 17, 2021
Didi + Ping Drops Mesmerizing New House Jam “Pharaoh”
The Asian-Canadian producer has a fresh new dance tune with an eclectic origin
Words By: Jack Humphrey Up and coming electronic artist Didi + Ping channels classic lo-fi house sounds reminiscent of pioneering European dance acts like Deadmau5 and […]
June 15, 2021
Words by: Jack Humphrey As anticipation mounts for The Spins’ debut album Not If, But When, the independently-minded indie rock group has a bold new taste […]
June 13, 2021
LISTEN: Destroy Boys Continue In Style With “Drink”
The intoxicating new single will definitely find its way onto a few summer playlists
Words By: Jack Humphrey Fresh off the of the smash head-banger “Muzzle,” their first-ever single on the pop-punk staple Hopeless Records, the youthful punk trio Destroy Boys are rattling […]
June 9, 2021
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 […]