Each generation of musical genres always have a figurehead. That figurehead not only shapes the future of their genre, but tends to represent it on an artistic level. We anticipate one of the figureheads of the evolving alt-pop genre to be (the aptly named) Future Generations, who released their single “Coast” last month, and their self-titled album Future Generations […]
An artist may draw influences from other musicians, but it’s the name that they make for themselves that counts. Heavy Static has definitely made a name for themselves, having been named “Artist of the Month” by The Deli Magazine Toronto. The band hails from Toronto, and they’ve only been around for two years, but they’re […]
Australia seems to be leading the world in the innovation of new music. From Dylanesque songwriter and snark-master Courtney Barnett to neopsychedelic band Tame Impala, the land down under has been turning out some truly impressive and creative musicians. Riding this wave of success is Sydney-based band Jenny Broke the Window, who just released their […]
Feminism is a topic that will never get old in art. Sorry, Patriarchy — it’s still a thing, and people are going to keep talking about it. From Helen Reddy to Lorde or Beyoncé, the equality and empowerment of women is a topic that is relevant to musicians in increasing numbers. One of the latest bands […]
Few themes have been explored more in depth by artists than those of belonging and identity. That doesn’t mean those themes are getting old, though. On the contrary, each new generation of artists have found a way to explore the topic in a new and interesting way. Among the most recent artists to do so would […]
Sometimes we forget that artistically significant music doesn’t have to sound depressing. Naturally, we all have that one band that we go to when we’re in a pensive mood and feel like brooding, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any other significant music out there. The Marlenes are the perfect example of this, with their […]
The new wave of psychedelia is an interesting movement. First off, while stylistically similar to its roots, the genre has, for the most part, taken on a major change in content and inspiration. While lyrics of early psychedelic bands such as Pink Floyd and The Doors stemmed from otherworldly, drug-induced bouts of hyper-creativity, the newer […]
With the latest developments in alternative music, one thing has become obvious: rock will never die. And it’s a good thing, too, because like all genres, rock goes through phases of creativity and innovation. Indie grunge band ODDITY is riding the latest wave of experimentation. Formed in 2012 as Fletcher, ODDITY has reinvented themselves with […]
