There is something hauntingly beautiful in the indie rock trio Casket Girls. Voiced by the Savannah sisters, Phaedra and Elsa Greene, the Casket Girls persona is eerily alluring, combining elements of performance art and alternative rock to create music that questions virtually everything. Described as “questioning the essence of humanity, where the dreamers, prophets and
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When ex-Harlem Shakes’ guitarist Todd Goldstein started his solo project ARMS 10 years ago, the success amassed by the now-four-piece indie rock outfit was nothing but a pipe dream. Today, ARMS’ sound has garnered a ton of attention and Patterns, their third studio album, is their best work yet. ARMS Earns Every Ounce of Attention
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Electronica has become a genre based on craft, production and composition. With the release of his sophomore album, Blue Book, Vancouver-based experimental producer Tor has become one of the artists to fully encompass these characteristics and create something that is far beyond beats and synths. “I’ve been working on Blue Book over the past two
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When an artist is able to put both outstanding composition and gut-wrenching emotion in his or her music, that is when that person truly accomplishes something unique. In this day and age, a lot of popular music doesn’t take a moment to sit back and really appreciate the craft that is music making. The amount
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For San Antonio artist Brooklyn Michelle, getting stood up means more than just going home with disappointment — it means getting revenge. That’s the premise in her latest single, “Stick Up.” Coming off of her upcoming LP Lithium, written and produced by Brooklyn Michelle herself, the track is an unapologetic mix of alternative hip hop
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I’ve noticed throughout the years that people’s fascination with the “old-school” has gotten very persistent. The need for anything retro has made its way into fashion, into art, into music, into almost everything. I’m even guilty of donning ‘90s-era attire for the sake of bringing the style back. For Nashville quartet Savoy Motel, however, bringing
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The warm, inviting charm of Caribbean island life is something that is normally instilled within reggae music. Developing in Jamaica in the late ‘60s, reggae evolved from the ska and rocksteady genres from earlier eras. Centering on traditional drum fills and using the familiar sounds of the steel drum, bands like Raging Fyah have been
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Berlin/London duo Lea Porcelain have released their 3-track EP Out Is In, enticing listeners worldwide to a range of in-depth instrumentals, placid acoustic riffs, and an end product that leaves me with a feeling of satisfaction and craving all at once. Forming in 2015, the band’s mere one-year experience is impressive to say the least.
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I got my first pair of Beats by Dre headphones this past Christmas after months of hinting to my mother that I absolutely needed to have them. The main reason for my urgent desire to get my hands on those headphones was due to the hype around its audio quality, specifically its ability to amplify
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With the boisterous release of Kanye’s Life of Pablo and the dramatic unveiling of Drake’s Views, the rap genre has almost exhausted its audience with back to back A-List premieres. Independent artists like Joey Purp, however, give the rap game some peace of mind, allowing the focus to shift from a spectacle to the actual
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One of the greatest things about the electropop sub genre is its ability to create worlds of its own. Sure, traditional instruments may seem like a “realer” version of music because they’re, well, using actual instruments. However, the ability of the most versatile instrument, the synthesizer, is something that has yet to be recognized and
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An ominous bassline spurs your ears into action as it introduces a very James Bond-esque guitar riff. With the rapid-fire energy of the mysterious bass, one can imagine themselves speeding off in an iridescent convertible, fighting against time itself to rid the world of danger. That’s how duo Iska Dhaaf’s second studio album, The Wanting
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Loss is a painful topic, but one that often produces great creative works. The grieving process of an artist can result in a beautiful representation of emotion through dance, art, and music. Five-piece power-pop outfit Summer Scouts are able to do just that with the release of its music video for “Vessel,” from their recent
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Peanut butter and bananas, eggs and ketchup, tomatoes in a grilled cheese sandwich. It may seem like an unlikely combination, but when put together each ingredient works to create a tasty treat. That’s probably the best way to describe British musician Dizraeli. With the release of his new 6-track EP, Eat My Camera, the young Brit combines
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The feel-good vibes are in the air with Dreezy’s video premiere of her hit single, “Body.” Featuring chart-topping singer Jeremih, the track’s catchy rhythmic beat is a reminder that carefree, summer living is finally here — and it’s time to put all the stress on the back burner. Dreezy Comes Through with Feel-Good Summer Track
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Cowboy hats, banjos, and denim shirts are all part of the stereotypical aesthetic of Americana music. With roots in country, folk and blues, the Americana movement is a conglomerate genre that blends both the cultural and musical aspects of the South, a place that is famously known for its pickup trucks and heartbroken cowboys. Almost
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When psychedelic rock music was first introduced in the 1960s, the world went nuts. Known for its attempt to replicate the mind-altering effects of hallucinogenic drugs, psychedelia has a unique ability to create its own ambience and signature sound. From Jimi Hendrix to the Grateful Dead, psychedelic artists still have a great influence over music
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What do jazz, blues, soul, and folk have in common? The answer is simple: Russell Morgan. Hailing from England, the singer-songwriter’s latest album, Begin Simple, is a simple medley of all of these genres, and then some. While the phrase “simple medley” may sound a bit odd, there really isn’t any other way to describe
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The Virginmarys certainly pack a punch with the release of their sophomore LP Divides. Hailing from Macclesfield, England, the three-piece rock band create a politically conscious album that’s as much in your face as it is honest. Influenced by the sounds of the British rock revolution with a hint of modern punk, Divides is an
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It’s hard not to fall into a deeply existential state of mind after watching the video for “Beautiful Blue Sky,” rock quartet Ought’s latest single from their sophomore album Sun Coming Down. Alongside movement artist Matt Drews, the Montreal-based group have managed to create an almost 8-minute long performance piece that seems nonsensical at first,
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As the weather starts to get warmer and the sun begins to show its face more often, the time to find this year’s summer hits quickly approaches. Radio stations and streaming services alike are filled with the sound waves of electro-pop, spreading feel-good beats and catchy choruses to a sun-kissed crowd awaiting its next beach
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