Present Company are an alt-indie outfit out of Minneapolis Minnesota. The four-piece has released their second album, the self-titled Present Company. Their sophomore record shows off their style, full of tight grooves and quirky post-punk flair. Their sound arrives at a sonic intersection of bands like The National, LCD Soundsystem, Talking Heads, and The Smiths. […]
Jagged sonic edges meet soft, fragile melodies head-on in the romantic chaos that is “Chains of Heart.” The chain-reaction of energetic beats started by this song doesn’t end when “Ghostwriter” begins to play; in fact, it only grows stronger. Melodic colors dance and make merry as though trapped inside of some kind of audiological kaleidoscope […]
What rings more American than motorcycle rallies, rock’n’roll, and supporting our troops? If you find a suitable answer for that question please get back to me, but until then you’ll want to check out the patriotic prowess that American Maid is bringing to the table. Led by Kimberly White, the North Carolina rockers have been […]
Core music appears to be taking a hike in our current day and age. Much of it is repetitive riffs, monotonous screams that are symbolically reminiscent of modern-day mumble rap, and lyrics that make little to no sense. But in spite of the continuous barrage of similar music being released and promoted by the year, […]
Countless releases talk about a trek through this whole “life” thing we’re all trying to figure out — but Vern Matz’s self-titled feels like one. Hitting the Road with Vern Matz If you need a soundtrack for those days when you just need to drive away and you’ve worn out “Indigo” by The Nixon Tapes, […]
