Kanadia– “Ocean Blue” Oxford rock is back. The four-piece alternative act builds jams for the masses with growing sounds that swell until a combustible finale. Building on those who came before, such as Foals and 30 Seconds to Mars, the group is loud, …
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Why I Loved Tom Petty
My first memory of Tom Petty, and pretty much all music, was an old cassette case my dad had in his truck of Full Moon Fever. When the sun pierced the window, it seemed to shine like a thousand prisms. I don’t have many memories of …
Four Diverse And Fantastic Tracks For All Tastes
Dreambeaches – “Trademark” This Buffalo rock act has their grasp around the indie DIY rock culture of the day. The guitar sound touches on known acts like Bombay Bicycle Club and Grizzly Bear, while their backing vocals remind us of a classic beach …
4 Engaging Tracks For Your Fall Weekend
Max Garcia Conover – “Self Portrait” This songwriter gives us all the feels. His storytelling and clever lyrical content remind us of a Bob Dylan B-side while his vocals range somewhere in Ron Gallo territory. “Self Portrait” is a criminally short track but …
Must Hear: We Chat With UK Act Swimming Tapes About Their Fabulous New EP
Few bands have the ability to grab and hold your attention immediately. UK dream guitar pop outfit Swimming Tapes do just this. Their blend of airy vocals interweaves with a beautifully layered sound that you will be hard-pressed not to fall in love with. Their …
The Sound Of Gender
So there I was writing my weekly piece on the best music I heard within the last seven days desperately searching for a theme to tie it all together. On this particular day I was floored by three incredible songwriters who all just …
Nancy Wilson Talks Her New Project, Layne Staley, And Gives Advice For Young Artists
“This is the band I always wanted to be in,” says Nancy Wilson of her new project. The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Heart founder has recently released a new album with an incredible list of collaborators that they named …
The Three Best Tracks We Heard From This (Or Any) Week
Katie Herzig – “Strangers” “Strangers’ is one of the first songs I wrote for the new album,” Herzig explains. “Over time I fell in love with the simplicity and chillness of this song and wanted it to be the first on my record. …
Legendary Punk Act X Celebrate 40 Years And We Talk To D.J. Bonebrake About Legacy And Advice For Rising Acts
Being together for over forty years does not necessarily exempt you from the touring lifestyle. “We are currently traveling around in a van between Minnesota and Milwaukee,” shares drummer for legendary LA act X, D.J. Bonebrake. Currently on their forty-year anniversary tour, the …
Tuesday Double Spin: Two Incredible Tracks You Need To Hear
Black Coast (feat. Ponette) – “Medicine” New York rooted artist Stan Rapport’s project is something to behold. Co-written through emails and demos sent with Helene Svaland, singer of Norway outfit Ponette, the haunting space this track fills is similar to Phantogram. It plays …
