Fiddlehead "Death is Nothing To Us" Review
With Death is Nothing to Us, Fiddlehead have created their masterpiece - a cathartic punk opus full of earworm hooks and enough emotional weight to stop anyone dead in their tracks. These songs have stared directly into the abyss, and decided that there has to be another way, one that aims to live instead of simply survive.
Movements "RUCKUS!" Review
California emo outfit Movements make a triumphant return with RUCKUS!, a ten-track collection that perfectly embodies all the trademark properties of the band while simultaneously leaping forward into thrilling new territories. Produced by the band’s longtime collaborator Will Yip, whom the band openly and graciously refer to as its fifth member, this songwriting team proves once again why Movements is a powerhouse of the genre. The band leans back into its post-hardcore roots, with several tracks honing in on the aggression present in their earliest works, delivers classic sing-along emo anthems the band is renowned for, and also taps into a softer, more contemporary-feeling sonic space that has largely been left unexplored by the band prior to this album.
Hail The Sun "Divine Inner Tension" Review
“Are we ever really in control of our destiny?”
A difficult, impossible to answer question that people wrestle with every day, and that Hail the Sun decide to tackle in their new album *Divine Inner Tension*. How does one decide when to take control and when to let go?
Teenage Wrist "Still Love" Review
With Still Love, Teenage Wrist have once again captured lightning in a bottle. Doubling down on what worked in the past and pushing forward into several new directions at the same time, the band has created a record that is ambitious and exciting, but also one that feels familiar in all of the best ways.
Restraining Order "Locked in Time" Review
With Locked In Time, Restraining Order have once again created an immediately gratifying hardcore punk record without a dull moment in sight. Angry, forward-thinking, and utterly enjoyable at every turn; this is the sound of a band finding what makes them different while celebrating everything that has led them to this point.
Yellowcard "Childhood Eyes" Review
It’s hard to imagine the 2000s pop-punk scene without Yellowcard’s foundational influence upon the genre, and Childhood Eyes has proven that the band is still in touch with their roots while adding a fresh new spin on their classic sound for audiences everywhere.
Sad Park "NO MORE SOUND" Review
Pop-punk to the core, Los Angeles-based Sad Park comes full circle and defines their own sound with their third album No More Sound. In these 13 tracks, the band gets personal with lyrics and music that lifts and carries them emotionally.
The Bloodstrings "Heartache Radio" Review
Heartache Radio offers a musically and lyrically diverse experience, showcasing the band's growth and evolution, and seems to be a significant step forward for The Bloodstrings.
Sophia DeLeo "Drama Queen" Review
Sophia DeLeo has a resounding sound that evokes so much emotion, which pairs perfectly with the theme of her sophomore EP Drama Queen - a collection of different pieces of a coming-of-age story.