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, …
Category: Rock
New Music Friday – Episode 68 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
These New Music Friday posts are so much fun! Have you voted in one recently? Feel free to send us some social media feedback on these picks or past episodes. What genres do you like best? What are your favorite bands and tracks …
3 Songwriters Who Break The Pop Mold
Daniella Mason – “Cruel Summer” Mason has an impressive pop resume. Writing tracks for Nick Jonas, touring with Demi Lovato, and opening for DNCE, her pop sensibilities are on point with the current spirit of the genre. “Cruel Summer” is extremely catchy, while …
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 …
New Music Friday – Episode 67 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
When we invented New Music Friday as a regular feature on the site, we hoped that artists would become more engaged without content and have an interest in promoting. It worked! These articles are far and away our best performing content for total …
Album Review: Julia Piker – Biting/Biding EP
Julia Piker has a truly unique sound. Sometimes you’ll think she’s positively pop, while other times there’s an alternative spirit that will put you in mind of some really fascinating grungy acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers or Smashing Pumpkins. Let me explain. …
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 …
