January can be a long, dark month so cards on the table when I first heard about this project I was excited from the get go. “Life Under The Gun”made its way firmly into my top ten records of 2023, and with a number my all time favourite acts releasing music last year, it was
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Charlotte Sands: Headed for Superstardom
It is easy to dismiss people that get famous on social media apps, but occasionally, you will find a gem that will make a lasting impact on the music scene. Charlotte Sands seems well on her way to doing just that. It is time to put down TikTok and start listening to the music. The
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
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
13 New Alternative Bands You Need to Know in 2022
With the menagerie of musical acts that are all over the place in this day of instant gratification, it can be hard to find something new and interesting. Having Spotify, Apple Music and countless other streaming services at the tips of our fingers is a blessing in some ways and a curse in others. After