2021 may have been “2020 Part 2,” but let’s not call it a total wash. For those of us desperate for a break from pandemic routines, it proved to be another good year for music discovery. Afterall, when repetitive days and current events are weighing heavy, a playlist refresh can be as good as a
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13 New Alternative Music Releases That Stole the Show in January
Remember the days when you so anxiously waited for each new alternative music release with your iTunes gift card clutched in hand? If you don’t, you missed out on one hell of a generational experience. Sorry, not sorry. Nowadays, release anticipation is much less targeted. That’s because streaming services are constantly vying for our attention
Asleep At The Helm’s ‘Keepsake’ is a 2022 Metalcore Essential
The UK has an ever-growing post-hardcore and metalcore scene, and emerging from it is one of my first musical discoveries of the new year – Manchester’s very own Asleep At The Helm. The quartet debuted with their album Dissonance back in 2018, and have started 2022 off on a strong note with the long-awaited release of
Sound Design as Music: How Mick Gordon Embodies the Modern Music Producer
In the modern artistic sphere, the fields of sound design and music creation increasingly overlap. The crafting of unique sounds, rather than using pre-sets or plugins, can be the difference between standing out or blending into the background of an oversaturated market. One composer who understands this is Mick Gordon. Gordon rose to fame for
When We Were Young Festival, We Need To Talk
It is known to everyone at this point that Las Vegas will allegedly be the center of the music universe on September 22nd, 23rd, and 29th. Needless to say, it has spawned a variety of reactions. Should we be excited? Should we be cynical? Is this show possible? What happens if the When We Were
FRND CRCL’s Zac Johnson details “high-inducing” new single, “LIFEOFTHEPARTY”
As stated in their Spotify bio, FRND CRCL (pronounced “Friend Circle”) is the “pop” in pop punk. Formed out of Vineland, NJ, the band has been making waves recently following their recent tour with Goalkeeper and joining Vinnie Fiorello’s (Less Than Jake) record label, Lost Music Collective. FRND CRCL incorporates a multitude of influences into their
Exclusive Premiere: To Kill A Monster’s New Single “The Broken”
If To Kill A Monster isn’t a known name in your household, it should be. A staple punk rock band in Columbus, Ohio, since 2005, these guys pack a punch. Their energy is infectious, their choruses catchy, their sound new and all their own yet reminiscent of the late 2000s. The combination of familiar and
The Dollyrots Reflect 20-Year Career In ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’
In honor of their 20th anniversary, The Dollyrots have gone Down The Rabbit Hole, celebrating their notable tenure with a compilation of never-released tracks, B-sides, and nostalgic covers. The 24-track album is an eclectic display of the band’s progression and unwavering sense of self. Disc 1 takes listeners on an excitedly non-linear journey from their
Rock & Roll on the Silver Screen: 13 of the Best Music-Centric Movies
Throughout the years there have been hundreds of movies depicting the lifestyle and feeling of rock and roll. Some are classics that we’ve all seen, others are indie films that didn’t get enough recognition—but they all share one thing in common. These movies pull the spirit of rock and roll out of music venues and
Asking Alexandria Premieres two new songs with ‘Never Gonna Learn’ EP
Asking Alexandria is a British hard rock band that debuted as a metalcore band in 2009 with their album Stand Up and Scream. They’ve been a strong name in the alt scene since, and in their time, they’ve experienced drastic shifts and changes in their sound as they’ve grown to mirror themselves in honest representation.