L.S. Dunes "Past Lives" Review
The debut album from supergroup L.S. Dunes, Past Lives, takes decades of songwriting prowess across several alternative rock giants and combines their efforts to make something undeniably special. Bringing together members of My Chemical Romance, Thursday, Coheed and Cambria, and Circa Survive, the band boasts a sound that takes influence from and blends all of its members’ personal endeavors and individual experiences, while still feeling fresh, modern, and original.
Ben Quad "You're Part of It" Single Review
“You’re Part of It” by Ben Quad packs a heavy punch. Each aspect of the song fuses with another, making every detail essential to the song as a whole.
Action/Adventure "Imposter Syndrome" Review
Following their 2021 hit seven track EP Pulling Focus, Action/Adventure is back with their highly-anticipated debut album Imposter Syndrome. On this album, Action/Adventure puts their emotions first. In the incredibly transparent ten-track album, the pop-punk band tells all. Through their trials and tribulations of growing up in the music scene and, by fate (not design), being a fully BIPOC band.
Young Culture "You Had To Be There" Review
Young Culture brings a fresh take on their well-known sound with their newest full-length album, You Had to Be There.
Harbour "Swimming In My Head" Review
A signature sound for HARBOUR songs is the instrumental breaks around the midway point, somewhat of a slow down before it kicks up again, which is followed up by another sort of break this time, highlighting the vocals. Slick guitar and smashing drums (that almost feel like they match anxious heartbeats) drive home the overall emotion and message of the song. These elements coupled with the vocal talent showcased in the high notes that help carry the song to a close make “Swimming In My Head” a stellar example of just what HARBOUR is known for.
Dayseeker "Dark Sun" Review
Dark Sun, the latest from Orange County-based rock outfit Dayseeker, is a pleasant amalgamation of several different sonic avenues, blended together in unique and unexpected ways to craft a hard-hitting and dynamic collection of songs. The album sees the band’s somber lyricism and powerful emotion conveyed behind a variety of sounds, with drop-tuned guitars and pounding drums finding themselves intertwined with electronic synths and subs, making for a diverse and exciting listen.
Born Without Bones "Dancer" Review
This release from Born Without Bones has a special nostalgic feeling dropped into each and every piece, full of nuanced spins on classic sounds, both vocally and instrumentally. The intertwined influences matched with the indie-punk group’s distinctive personal sound emanates the pure investment put into this album’s entirety.
Arm's Length "Never Before Seen, Never Again Found" Album Review
Ontario-based emo rock outfit Arm’s Length’s debut full-length album, Never Before Seen, Never Again Found, cements the group as a soon-to-be staple of the genre.
The Backseat Lovers "Waiting to Spill" Album Review
Waiting to Spill, the newest record from The Backseat Lovers (and Capitol Records debut) comes three years after their self-released album When We Were Friends. The downtime served this band well - the sound present on Waiting to Spill is still distinctly recognizable as The Backseat Lovers.