All posts by Matt Simon (770)

Matt Simon was raised on classic rock and Neil Diamond, though his tastes have expanded greatly since. It is his strongly held belief that the Midwest produces everything good in this world and will gladly discuss that fact over coffee. All the major events in his life have a soundtrack attached to it like an audio scrapbook. He loves to listen to the likes of Jessica Lea Mayfield and Frank Turner; wishes he was as cool as Josh Homme, and still foolishly believes that Led Zeppelin will reunite. He resides near Cleveland, Ohio.

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The Tuesday Four – – – Tracks to Get You Moving

David Ralph – “Best of Me” This artist gives us the best of him and it is good. An electronic, ambient, and ambitious track, Ralph crafts hits that would make Chet Faker proud. You can tell the artist’s deep reverence for craftsmen like …

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The Best Rock We’ve Heard This Week

Island – “Dreaming Of” There have been a slew of great rock bands from the UK that have spawned from the success of Foals. These chaps are likely to be the next ones. Building guitar with vocals that resonate yet are ambiguous enough …

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A Few Acts to Help Your Post-Inauguration Blues

Flint Eastwood – “Queens” We have been fans of the Detroit, Michigan songwriter for a while now. We are stoked to see her sign with a major label and release a timely single that is sure to garner attention. A sweeping track with …

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5 Artists to Prep Your Weekend

We get it. It’s Thursday and all you can think about is the coming weekend coming like a deliberate warden coming to free you from your weekday prison. While you hope for a better day, we have five artists to make the wait …

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That Time The Chainsmokers Emailed Us : : Plus Three Emerging Acts

When writing for a moderately successful music website sometimes you get surprised. More likely than not, these surprises float into your inbox when you least expect it. Last night I had such a moment. Alex and Drew, better known for their act The …

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Three of the Most Interesting Tracks We Heard This Week

New Mystics – “Sparrows” I have to be honest; I fell in love with this band before I even heard their lead single. The only description on their bio is this: “I’ve made a lot of music in my life, I’ve created and …

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The Falling Birds – New Grunge For a New Year

I don’t know where you currently reside, but where I am, we are experiencing a cold snap that crushes even the most cheerful of spirits. The months after the holidays are always rough here. It is crucial during these times that we find …

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Five Female Fronted Acts to Rock You to the Weekend

Blame it on my youthful crush on Joan Jett, but I have always thought there was something badass about a female led rock band. Perhaps it was the lack of coverage or the way promoters shamelessly prioritized their looks over their art that …

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2017: Two Artists Ready for a Huge Year

Ah, it’s finally here. For many, 2016 was a train wreck and now we are just a few short hours from its demise. While this year was an interesting one for music, 2017 is set to be an extraordinary year for some of …

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Matt’s 2016 Album of the Year: 5-1

5. Aaron Gillespie – Out of the Badlands Recently, Aaron Gillespie released an album that is a voice crying out from the wilderness. Gillespie, who you may know from Underoath and The Almost, dropped one of the more personal albums we have came …