Senior Recreation – “All of This Will End” Our love for post rock is well documented. However, with Senior Recreation, we found something fresh to explore. While definitely positioned in our much beloved genre, the act play fast and biting without giving in …
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Cover Songs!!!!! We Cover the Covers!
We have a real treat for you all today. As you may know, our staff is extremely selective on what cover songs we hype. The amount we receive is truly daunting. Yet, when we do accept and choose to show some editorial love, …
Thought Provoking Artists We Admire
Matthew McNeal – “Tired of Believing” The instrumentation alone makes this track an absolute gem. With a warm ’70’s vibe, the track unfolds like a carefree drive down the coast. McNeal is an alluring songwriter with a bent for existential pondering. His talent …
The Tuesday Roundup: Great Must-Hear Tracks
The Soods – “Shallowing” We love any song with an trumpet intro. We also would like to challenge listeners to find any bad thing about “Shallowing”. The beauty of the act bursts through on this piece of rambling American grit rock. Leaning on …
Dax Proves His Rap Status on “Forgot About Dre”
Dax – “Forgot About Dre” (Remix) Typically, we cover few rap tracks. However, this is not to say we are not fully open to the genre. Dax, the Canadian artist with an incredible talent, is someone who is almost always a ‘yes’ from …
Our Current Favorite Instrumentals
Hollow Chapels – “In Lieu Of” If ever a band name captured the feel of a band, it is Hollow Chapels. Blending an almost haunting loneliness with a progressive instrumentation, “In Lieu Of” is a deliberate gem of a track. The post rockers …
Excellent New Artists
Orly Raquel – “Dante” We have wanted to share this one for months now. As soon as it went live, we were completely compelled to shine a light on its sensual beauty. Orly Raquel has both a worldly and otherworldly quality that makes …
The BEST New Rock
The Florets – “Tip Toe” If you are looking for a classic cool rock sound, then check out this Melbourne act. The 5-piece act has the perfect blend of alt style, psych infused sound that makes them a critic’s perfect darling. The styles …
Rockers Superhead Share Raucous “Supersoaker”
Superhead – “Supersoaker” We dig the urgent rock style of this trio. Raucous and crunchy, the band plays with a near combustible rock earnestness that fits nicely in the garage / punk style. For those who did not grow up with American summers, …
Daniel James McFadyen Impresses With “Seabird”
Daniel James McFadyen – “Seabird” “Seabird” is the perfect summer track. The indie folk style of the seasoned artist is heartfelt and beautiful, reminiscent of site favorites Run River North. The songwriting from the Canadian artist is tight in a way that surpasses …
