Sleater-Kinney release new album The Center Won't Hold with an almost androgynous feel and themes based around machinery mechanical sounds, and robots. The title track The Center Won't Hold and Hurry on Home both have a stark and bold atmosphere. The Center won't hold, in particular, sounds as if it was recorded with a working factory as a background. This album has an … [Read more...] about Sleater-Kinney: The Center Won’t Hold – Review
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Palm Haze: Rêve Bleu – Review
Palm Haze creates a dreamy and emotional record with their latest release, Rêve Bleu. Originally from Brazil and now based in Canada, Palm Haze is a duo consisting of vocalist/bassist Anna Wagner and guitarist/producer Lucas Inacio. They released a self-produced EP in 2017 entitled Tangy Dream that was very well received by fans, and that led to a wider release via a … [Read more...] about Palm Haze: Rêve Bleu – Review
The Cool Moonmist Mountain Band: Fire Sign EP – Review
The Cool Moonmist Mountain Band returns with new studio EP Fire Sign, creating a tailored and authentic sound of positive energy amidst dance beats. Jared Sand, the man behind The Cool Moonmist Mountain Band, has an impressive way with music. His last live record, Live In Studio 11/14 created sounds and synths that melded and mixed into each other, leading to a record that … [Read more...] about The Cool Moonmist Mountain Band: Fire Sign EP – Review
Review: Thee Oh Sees – Face Stabber
The new record from Thee Oh Sees is a wildly entertaining ride, fueled by vintage sounds combined with experimentation. All that Thee Oh Sees do is write music and release records. With the release of Face Stabber, that brings the total to 22 studio records released by the band. Primary songwriter and core member John Dwyer has been there for all of them and continues to … [Read more...] about Review: Thee Oh Sees – Face Stabber
Killswitch Engage: Atonement – Review
Killswitch Engage return with new record Atonement amidst an honest and exhilarating atmosphere that acts as an outlet for both band and audience. So, Killswitch Engage, while creating this album, have aimed for music that has no pretension. No posing or posturing. That in itself is a good thing. If you are creating any sort of music it needs to come from a place of honesty … [Read more...] about Killswitch Engage: Atonement – Review
Lillie Mae: Other Girls – Review
Nashville fiddler Lillie Mae releases second album 'Other Girls', certifying herself as not just another Country girl. Lillie Mae is as a reliable musician as it gets in Music City. Having played fiddle on tour for both Jack White and Robert Plant, as well as regularly playing the famous Honky Tonks on Nashville’s Broadway with her family since she was a child, Mae has gained … [Read more...] about Lillie Mae: Other Girls – Review