One of the perks (if not THE only perk) of reviewing albums is getting a free copy of a record before anyone else. In this case, Indiana’s These City Limits sent me their new EP before they even have a label to release it. It’s definitely a privilege, but I also felt a strange pressure(…)
Since Cave In is stuck in a perpetual identity crisis and with the absence of bands like Failure and Hum, The Life and Times are one of the few bands still churning out quality space rock. Their last full length, 2009’s Tragic Boogie, showcased their ability to illuminate grand soundscapes while still remaining dark and(…)
A Lot Like Birds (Sacramento, CA), Just Like Vinyl (Seattle, WA), I the Mighty (San Francisco, CA), Orphans (Denver, CO) January 18, 2012 The Marquis Theater Denver, CO When a hard rock show is done right it should resemble the plot of Apocalypse Now. Each stop along the way should be a little more(…)
If you’re unfamiliar with Loma Prieta (like I was a few short months ago) this is their 4th full length, first with Deathwish Inc. If you’re unfamiliar with Deathwish, it’s run by Converge frontman Jacob Bannon, and whether you like the bands on the label or not, Deathwish is not known to waste time with(…)
After evaluating my list I’ve realized this year was about surprises for me. Whether it was newcomers attacking a favored genre with a different perspective, seasoned veterans revitalizing their sound, or a band that catapulted from their previous worthy effort to create something unexpectedly inspiring and crushing. I was never the kid that checked attics(…)
In the last 20 years, metal has attempted to transcend conventional approaches by blending its different sects, burrowing into seemingly opposite musical styles, or just flat out sexually assaulting other genres. The result has been even more metal sub-genres in a fairly successful effort to stay fresh. Scab Platter by newcomers Without Waves has slammed(…)
We’ve all put our music players on shuffle even though we know we want a specific kind of song or band, but are too indecisive to choose which one. So, we keep pressing next until we either find something perfect, or good enough, or smash into the car in front of us. Sometimes when going(…)
Hope you’re in prime condition, circle pitters, because the Syracuse 5k is upon you. Ed Gein has returned from hiatus with their first album in six years and it’s 22 minutes of blistering hardcore at break neck speeds. So put some new insoles in your combat boots (or you might want to opt for your(…)
