If it were necessary to choose just two words to describe the new solo album from alternative pop artist Ronan Conroy, they would be “DARK REVERIE”. The NYC-based Dublin native may be no stranger to the world of independent … Read More
Photos and review by Angie Flatt – Mary J. Blige rolled into Nashville and wowed the sold out arena audience with her 32 song set. The show featured all her hits and many costume changes. She started the show … Read More
Art pop band Elk City presents their new album ‘Above the Water’, opening a new chapter in the Montclair, New Jersey band’s evolutionary story. Vibrant, raw-edged and bold, it showcases a new guitar-rich lineup featuring members of Versus, … Read More
Review by Amanda Daubert – The dynamic alt-rock duo, The Blue Stones, are set to drop their third studio album Pretty Monster November 4th. Still riding on the success of their sophomore album Hidden Gems, which earned them a … Read More
Photos and review by Amanda Daubert – The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey is an ionic venue known for hosting bands on their way up and Saturday night was no exception. Taking the stage that has hosted … Read More
REVIEW ALICE MERTON’s New Album ‘S.I.D.E.S’ Reminds Us of Her Star PowerBy Quinn Donoghue – I’m always intrigued by how an artist transitions into their sophomore album after attaining breakthrough success with their debut album. Will they emulate what made them successful? Will they evolve? Will they be more experimental? … Read More
REVIEW SHEENAH KO’s New Album ‘Future Is Now’ is Out for The World to SavorReview by Quinn Donoghue – It doesn’t take long for Sheenah Ko to hypnotize and reel you into her mystical universe with her new album, Future Is Now. Oftentimes, you’ll hear musicians say that they want their albums to … Read More
REVIEW TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND Releases ‘Crescent,’ the First of a Four-Album SeriesReview by Quinn Donoghue – Tedeschi Trucks Band’s new album, Crescent, is the first installment of the four-album series, Iam the Moon. Each installment will be accompanied by a correspondent film to provide a visual component as well. It’s … Read More
REVIEW WINDWAKER releases their album “Love Language”Review by Quinn Donoghue – The Australian four-piece, Windwaker, pushes the boundaries of metal with theuse of explosive drums, groovy and metallic guitar riffs, and piercing high-octave vocals, they also go against the grain of traditional metal music to … Read More
By Quinn Donoghue – After a five year hiatus, Liverpool based singer-songwriter, Duncan Patterson has returned with an emotionally charged and hauntingly beautiful record, Grace Road. The five song slate showcases Patterson’s ability to construct a hypnotizing and alluring … Read More
BY QUINN DONOGHUE – Canadian singer-songwriter, GRAE, delivers a nostalgia-fueled indie-pop single for the ages with her latest, “Boxes.” The song is a coming of age story and touches on the importance of letting go as one transitions into … Read More
By Quinn Donoghue – Premiere artists, Yelawolf and Shooter Jennings, have joined forces to create a supergroup known as Sometimes Y, and their new self-titled album provides a much needed jolt to the rock and roll genre. The album … Read More
BY QUINN DONOGHUE – Catey Esler cultivates a dream-like, mystical atmosphere in her debut album Hall of Mirrors. The music consists of big bass sounds, hauntingly beautiful electronic melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and crystalline vocals. I’m able to hear a … Read More
Manchester-based Caulbearers have announced their next release – the upbeat funk-rock single‘Twisted Cord’, along with B-side ‘Synching (Bubbling Spring Remix)’. This offering sees Caulbearers back with their signature dark funk grooves and bittersweet, multi-layered laments.
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We earlier premiered the ‘Mister Imperator (Dub Mix)’ from two of Ireland’s most iconic music personalities – producer/ mixer/ composer Garret “Jacknife” Lee (U2, R.E.M., Modest Mouse, The Cars, The Killers, Snow Patrol, Crystal Castles, Editors, Taylor Swift) and … Read More
We do like to uncover the gems and sometimes you can find them where you are least expecting. Several years ago, before all the buzz surrounding Fontaines D.C. and such, Ireland was not generally considered to be a hotbed … Read More
Perhaps one of the most prolific artists to emerge on the alternative rock / post-punk / dark pop scene in the past few years is Beauty in Chaos. Based in the City of Angels, this is the brainchild … Read More
REVIEW There are a lot of bands out there who fell under the influence of Creation Records and Darla Records back in the day. There are just as many, if not more, who are influenced by them today. Among … Read More
REVIEW After releasing several singles over the past year, post-punk darkwave outfit Permafrost is back with a new one-off single – ‘Restore Us’, which includes both the original version and two very different remixes by UK producer MAPS (real nameJames … Read More