In the ever-churning world of independent music, where fresh sounds and polished production chase the next “big” thing, it’s a rare treat when a band like Northfield steps up with something that feels less like a debut and more like a long-lost mixtape rediscovered in your parents’ basement. The album Lost And Found fits like […]
In the shadow of Manhattan’s unyielding gleam, where the Hudson whispers secrets to Jersey’s resilient underbelly, BB Stevens’ Hoboken emerges not as a mere postcard from the Mile Square City, but as a sonic scrapbook stitched from its frayed edges. Dropped September 19 on Stryker Records, the Hoboken native’s latest full-length clocks in at a […]
Some records don’t just play — they unfold. Just Like In The Movies, the latest release from alt-pop-rock outfit Esso, isn’t merely an album; it’s a reel of emotion, memory, and momentum. Across its shimmering guitars and tightly wound rhythms, Esso crafts a collection that feels both universal and deeply personal — the kind of […]
’90s Alt-Rock Royalty Roars Back: Sparkle And Fade Still Cuts Deep Picture this: a sold-out Irving Plaza on a crisp October night, the air thick with anticipation for nostalgia sounds as a sea of flannel-clad millennials (and their ironic Gen Z tag-alongs) packs the Irving Plaza floor like it’s 1997 all over again. Everclear—those Portland […]
Having the freedom to bounce between genres and take your music in any direction you see fit is a powerful mantra. Artists that refuse to play by the “mainstream” rules have created some of the most important music out there. Our recent discovery Major Spark are purveyors of this freedom. They make music that feels […]
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, is currently on the Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour. The 43-date headlining tour, featuring special guests Local H and Sponge, celebrates the 30th anniversary of Everclear’s platinum-selling, major-label debut album, Sparkle and Fade, […]
Chicago-based indie visionary Tim Hort delivers a soul-stirring journey with his 2025 album Famine. This seven-track release is a mesmerizing blend of shoegaze, alt-rock, and introspective lyricism that feels like a walk through a dream. Known for his genre-defying artistry, Tim Hort crafts a record that’s both delicate and powerful. A Sonic World of Memory […]
I had to double check where Winnipeg is located in Canada. The Canadian city sits above the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Now I sound more like Dora the Explorer than a music journalist. I always learn beyond the bio by reading old reviews and checking out past releases. Diane and Mike Isbister are […]
