The music world has seen both revival and transformation of rock and roll. New bands are finding ways to bring the genre back, while adding their own unique twists. It’s no surprise, then, when bands like Spirit Animal come out with new material that sounds both familiar and new at the same time. The Brooklyn-based group […]
The current state of popular mainstream music really hurts our ears. It’s all bubble gum electro-pop with no heart to it. What happened to the rock or even alt-rock that ruled the radio only 10 years ago? Luckily we recently found a throwback in Left In The Dark that is still pouring out powerful songs. […]
From “blacking in and out in a strange flat in East London” to dressing up as Elvis for his latest music video, Frank Turner has a way of entertaining his fans. Frank Turner Channels The King The 34-year-old from the UK is set to debut his new EP, Mittens, on March 4, and has given a preview of […]
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru Hailing from across the pond (and then some, from Sweden), Factory Brains’ new album Hard Labor is as classically rock as it is sexy. The hints of jazz combined with the deep vocals and harsh tones make the entire album alluring to the senses. This isn’t the group’s first […]
There are many stories out there of talented artists allowing the rigors of life and adulthood to put a throttle on their creative output and even halt their music making dreams. Life may change but there is always a way to keep moving towards your goals. A good example is the music of Pepper Stevens. […]
Many would argue that the art of live performance is dying. Mel Alston Jr and The Sound Barrier Experience would like to disagree. Mel Alston Jr is a lifelong musician, singing since he was a child. The Philadelphia native joined up with The Sound Barrier Experience (SBE), crafting a blend of soulful R&B and energetic […]
Each decade has its musical geniuses. These musicians are separated from the other musicians of their time, however, because their style is truly timeless. This ironic criterion is easily recognizable in bands like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and The Cure. Any musician who draws from these groups, though they perform in a different era, takes the […]
