What was it like being a rock/alternative fan in the early 2000s? You may have been a dirt rocker obsessed with Staind and Puddle of Mudd. Maybe you connected with the lyrics of Jimmy Eat World and Dashboard Confessional—or sustained hearing damage listening to System of a Down or Disturbed. Perhaps instead you were into
Month: February 2022
Ludovico Technique Emits Bizarre Otherworldliness In “Dreaming”
Keeping up with their trend of monthly releases, Ludovico Technique have just dropped their latest single, “Dreaming.” And in case you felt compelled to sleep on it (sorry, not sorry), we’re here to warn you—with maximum ominous cyborg energy—that doing so would be a grave mistake. Ludovico Technique have amassed a cult following with the
Joyful. strikes the heart in new single “Miles Away”
Joyful.‘s new single, “Miles Away,” is lyrically honest in a way that crushes the heart and reminds us of a time when we could feel so much more deeply than our adult selves may allow. It shows a rawness and aggression that fits the lyrical theme. The song is a lamentation of a breakup after
Meet The Artist: Alissa Lindemann
As a music fan, I can be somewhat stuck in my ways. I know what I like and I often have weird hesitations about “wasting” time trying things outside of my very specific tastes. However, every now and then I come across an artist whose lyrics, hooks, and style are so good that I connect
Anarbor’s “Drugs” Showcases A Band Getting Better With Age
Veteran bands that get better over time have a knack for getting their points across to connect with their audience. Anarbor is no exception to that rule. The Phoenix, AZ, mainstays showcase themselves as a classic example of exponential growth. Their ability to write songs has gotten them on various MTV shows and sports television
Ali Slater Premieres Anti-Valentine’s Day Anthem, “Over It”
Ali Slater premieres new single that succinctly describes the futility and frustrating longevity of dating. Equal parts a letter to a one true love and a seething retort to all those failed dates behind her, “Over It” is all too relatable to anyone struggling in the dating pool. Now on the heels of her 2021
The Aquadolls Strike Stunning Balance in New Single, “Cry Baby”
There’s a special place in my heart for the juxtaposition of heartbreak lyrics set atop music that makes me want to dance around my apartment with a big ol’ stupid smile on my face. We all need songs like that in our lives. So imagine my excitement to hear indie/punk trio The Aquadolls deliver exactly
Influential Artists: The Four Faces of Alternative Music
It’s the spring of 2014. You turn on your local Top 40 station and they’re playing Paramore’s “Ain’t It Fun” for the fourth time that day and life is good. You then switch to the alternative station. They’re playing the acoustic version of MAGIC!‘s “Rude” after playing the standard version only 45 minutes ago. The
Kulick Finds Catharsis Through Creation in ‘Everyone I Know Will Die’
“Am I the only one who doesn’t wanna live forever, ’cause forever’s not enough?” Kulick begs a haunting question in the title track of his newly released, sophomore album, Everyone I Know Will Die. For many, the sentiment—bound at the junction of anxiety and a clear-eyed fixation of one’s own reality—is likely all-too-familiar. But it’s
5 Metalcore Artists to Add to Your Dungeon Crawl Playlist
Some days, grinding through levels on Black Desert Online or making a fresh character on Path of Exile just hits different. There’s something so relaxing in digging in and committing yourself for an hour in perfecting combos, collecting upgrade pieces, and watching your XP slowly tick higher. It’s incredibly soothing to me, and that perfect