The Dollyrots – Whiplash Splash Released March 24th, 2017 Fun, fast paced, pop punk with somewhat cheesy, sometimes clever, often comical lyrics, but with a certain authenticity most bands seek but never attain is what we’ve come to expect over… Continue Reading
Sib Hashian, the original drummer for the rock group Boston, died after collapsing onstage Wednesday night as reported by TMZ. Sib was on the Legends of Rock Cruise and was mid-set when he suddenly collapsed on stage. A witness says… Continue Reading
Sorority Noise – You’re Not As ______ As You Think The band’s third album, You’re Not As _____ As You Think, is a pop album steeped in the traditions of emo and pop punk, with big layered choruses offset by… Continue Reading
Real Estate – In Mind In lesser hands, the band’s tranquil manifesto would fall into motionless, “sounds pretty good” territory creating vague background music that doesn’t leave anyone with any kind of impression. But Real Estate’s gentle touch embraces their… Continue Reading
Depeche Mode – Spirit There is an argument often made about artists in Depeche Mode’s position, which suggests their new albums exist primarily as an excuse to announce tours, on which they fill arenas on the basis of music they… Continue Reading
Spoon – Hot Thoughts The band’s ninth record, Hot Thoughts, is the biggest re-invention of their career. Over nearly 25 years they’ve always tinkered with their sound, experimenting liberally, but still keeping the overall aesthetic. However, Hot Thoughts sees Spoon… Continue Reading
Blanck Mass – World Eater Released March 3rd, 2017 Despite having built a compelling career in experimental electronic duo Fuck Buttons, Benjamin John Power continues his work under his solo moniker, Blanck Mass. The obvious overlap between both outfits is… Continue Reading
Temples – Volcano Released March 3rd, 2017 Temples’ debut record, Sun Structures, presented the band as time-travellers with their pitch-perfect, late 1960s psychedelia. On their sophomore album, Temples trade in the guitar riffs and grooves from their previous album with… Continue Reading
The Orwells – Terrible Human Beings Released February 17th, 2017 The Orwells have made a decent enough tribute album to The Pixies, on Terrible Human Beings. Their influence is directly acknowledged on “Black Francis,” which reveals a far more self-aware,… Continue Reading
Overkill – The Grinding Wheel Released February 10th, 2017 The Grinding Wheel is the eighteenth studio album by American thrash metal band Overkill. And, although they haven’t reinvented the (grinding) wheel, the old old-school thrash band still have an… Continue Reading