Skylar D.C. 9/21/22 Skylar D.C. 9/21/22

Future Teens "Self Help" Album Review

Overall, Future Teens’ Self Help will satisfy old fans and will definitely bring in some new ones as well. This album is an easy, fun listen that definitely gets the job done of showcasing the band’s talents and reputation as being musically upbeat but emotionally honest.

Jake Ciccotelli 9/14/22 Jake Ciccotelli 9/14/22

Death Cab for Cutie "Asphalt Meadows" Review

Asphalt Meadows feels like a reset - one that is proud of where it came from, but boldly looks ahead to what’s next. A high point in a discography full of high points, Death Cab for Cutie have proved that they are not done writing classics, not anywhere close.

Alyssa Prato 9/8/22 Alyssa Prato 9/8/22

Eat Your Heart Out "Can't Stay Forever" Album Review

Full of masterful projection and production, this release lends absolutely every bit of feeling anyone could ask for.

Trevor Hancock 9/6/22 Trevor Hancock 9/6/22

The Summer Set "Blossom" Album Review

Blossom, the first collection of new music from pop-rock outfit The Summer Set in six years, sees the band pick right back up without missing a single beat. Led by Brian Logan Dales’ instantly recognizable voice and backed by instrumentals that carry the band’s iconic brand of upbeat neon-tinged pop rock into the modern day, this record showcases a refined, matured, and perhaps most importantly, a reinvigorated version of the band.

Jake Ciccotelli 9/5/22 Jake Ciccotelli 9/5/22

Armor for Sleep "The Rain Museum" Album Review

The Rain Museum stands as a triumphant return from one of the genre’s greatest, one ripe with promise for what comes next. One thing is certain, it truly is great to have Armor for Sleep back.

Liv McCracken 9/3/22 Liv McCracken 9/3/22

Intervention "The World Is Screaming" Album Review

This album brings to mind soundtracks of teen movies of the early 2000s, as well as the rock bands so often seen performing in them that leave you wondering if the band is real or fictional. There is no question when it comes to this band, Intervention is the real deal.

Kim Korber 8/31/22 Kim Korber 8/31/22

JER "Bothered/Unbothered" Album Review

Any fans of ska or punk with a focus on lyricism are sure to fall in love with JER’s debut album, Bothered/Unbothered. Easily a contender for Album of the Year, JER tears it up from start to finish with heavy-hitting lyrics, high-energy melodies, and a smashing horn section.

Skylar D.C. 8/25/22 Skylar D.C. 8/25/22

The Untold "Red Horizons" Single Review

Chicago’s The Untold continue to push their limits and create catchy, yet emotional music with their new song ‘Red Horizons’, the third single off their upcoming two-part album Thunder and Water: Act One.

Jake Ciccotelli 8/24/22 Jake Ciccotelli 8/24/22

Pianos Become The Teeth "Drift" Album Review

With Drift, Pianos Become the Teeth have created a body of work that rivals the best in their immaculate discography. It is truly the embodiment of beauty out of agony, an astounding 37-minute epic meticulously crafted by a veteran band with plenty of gas left in the tank.