It’s very rare to find an artist that can stitch together music genres effortlessly. Xenia Rubinos is one of those select artists. On her newly released album Black Terry Cat, the Cuban/Puerto Rican songstress blends elements of R&B, hip hop, rock, and jazz seamlessly and seemingly without effort. What emerges is a beautiful series of […]
Author: Ibn-Umar Abbasparker
The world today is a crazy, chaotic place and no one knows what’s going to happen. Its festering uncertainty has people ensnared in a debilitating web of fear, anger, and confusion. This is the fuel for All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us, the newly released album by metalcore band Architects. Considered their darkest and heaviest […]
Atala is a desert rock power trio from Palm Desert, California. Its members are Kyle Stratton on vocals and guitar, John Chavarria on bass, and Jeff Tedtaotao on drums. All are seasoned, veteran musicians with a deep appreciation for pure, heavy music. After the release of their self-titled debut album last year, the group seeks to […]
For those with their ear on the post-hardcore scene, here’s a shot of good news: Acclaimed alt-rock/post-hardcore band Saosin is back with the release of their third album Along The Shadow. It’s their first release in nearly seven years and their first one since reforming in 2014. It’s also their first album with original vocalist […]
For most Americans, their background knowledge of Thailand comes only from films and TV shows. When I think of Thailand, my mind instantly jumps to the comedy movie The Hangover: Part II. Yet, this Southeast Asian nation has more to offer than drunken misadventures for white dudes. It houses a diverse, variegated music scene that’s […]
Every band delivers a message in each of their songs. It doesn’t necessarily matter who receives that message, just as long as it’s being heard. With their recently released debut single “Love You More,” indie rock outfit Lushcamp sends a message of humble honesty to anyone who’s listening. The first song off of their upcoming, […]
People have long been saying that punk rock’s best days are dead and gone. Well, those people have obviously never heard of No Parents. If there’s one thing the Los Angeles punk collective knows, it’s how to make good head-banging, ‘70s-style rock music. They seek to drive that point home with their new album Hey […]
Some musicians require nothing but pure talent to play music. Others need years of work and practice before they even compose their first song. Philadelphia rapper Tunji Ige contains the best of both scenarios. On his newly released EP Missed Calls, the up-and-coming emcee creates a varied, blended sound using his raw, natural talent and […]