In the tradition of the SST acts that came before their time, Eucalyption are carrying on the legacy of blue collar punk rock by piling into the van and jamming out DIY style in their new music video for the single “Waiting,” and for a connoisseur of alternative beats, it’s about as hearty and honest […]
Solo projects are setting a new standard in American rock music right now, and a newfound culture of isolationism in the past year is perhaps the biggest reason why. Independent in every possible way, there’s something relatable about the sophistication a solo player like Jared Hallock can accomplish under the moniker of Project213, whose new […]
Compositional integrity isn’t all that hard to find among modern singer/songwriters; in fact, the wit and wisdom a lot of the young players in and out of both country and pop the same is raising an eyebrow or two among fans and critics alike in the last few years. It’s easy to understand what all […]
In her new single “Droughts in the Ocean,” R&B singer Estani brings the focus back to her charismatic lead vocal above all else, delivering what could be one of the best characterizations of neo-soul I’ve had the pleasure of sampling in the last couple of years in the process. Whether we’re looking at the music […]
In the music video for the sterling new single from Greg Hoy, “Cacophony,” cinematic references collide with the lashings of a truly one of a kind songwriter for what could be the most revealing work he’s released thus far, but make no mistake about it – I don’t think it represents his artistic peak by […]
Bruce Sudano has been making plenty of waves recently, and even without knowing anything about his storied past in the industry, it’s easy to understand why he’s attracting so much attention in 2021 when listening to his new single “It Don’t Take Much (Because I Do).” In this latest release, a playful folk-rock identity of […]
Flooding the speakers in a deluge of harmonies in “Valhalla.” Quietly stabbing away at the frail bones of silence in “High Dive” with a melodic pulsation as rich as a tropical sunset. Pushing us the edge of our seats with psychedelic subtleties more aligned with Bob Mould than Jerry Garcia in “Recursive” while sticking to […]
Insularity might be the best element of quarantine-era pop, and not just because of how it creates more intimacy between artists and their listeners. There’s something comforting about total self-awareness in western lyrics that has always sold well with audiences for decades. Raquel Kiaraa is entering the spotlight at arguably one of the most unpredictable […]
