By Maria Coraza Music Journalist Artist: Strand of Oaks Album: Eraserland Release Date: March 22, 2019 Website: https://www.strandofoaks.net/ Strand of Oaks is an indie/rock/alternative musical project formed by Indiana-born singer/songwriter Timothy Showalter. Earlier works from Strand of Oaks include Leave … Continue reading Strand of Oaks: Eraserland Review
By Tanner Meadows Music Journalist Artist: I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME Album: 1981 Extended Play Release Date: Nov. 9, 2019 Label: Fearless Records Website: https://www.idkhow.com/ I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, shortened to iDK HOW, … Continue reading I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME: 1981 Extended Play Album Review
By Wally Perez Music Journalist Artist: Lost Under Heaven Album: Love Hates What You Become Release Date: Jan. 18, 2019 Website: http://lostunderheaven.com/ Lost Under Heaven, the art-rock duo composed of former WU LYF member and leader Ellery Roberts and artist … Continue reading Lost Under Heaven: Love Hates What You Become Album Review
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Journalist Artist: Ryan Bingham Album Name: American Love Song Release Date: Feb. 15, 2019 Label: Axster Bingham Records Website: ryanbingham.com … And stronger than ever. Yes, it is true: Ryan Bingham is back on the … Continue reading Ryan Bingham: American Love Song Album Review
By Tanner MeadowsMusic Journalist Artist: Dirty FussAlbum: American AnimalsRelease Date: March 3, 2019Website: https://www.dirtyfuss.com/ Dirty Fuss is a rock band; no more, no less. Their sound seems nostalgic for a period/style of rock that kind of feels like it’s just … Continue reading Dirty Fuss: American Animals Album Review
By Keller BradberryMusic Journalist Artist: The VoidzAlbum: VirtueRelease Date: March 30, 2018Website: http://juliancasablancas.com/ A year ago on March 30, the experimental-rock band, The Voidz released their sophomore album, Virtue under Cult records and RCA, which comes after their debut album … Continue reading The Voidz: Virtue Album Review
By Nicholas Volpe Local Music Journalist Artist: Blumoon Album: Slow Burn Release Date: Feb. 22, 2019 Website: https://blumoon.bandcamp.com/ Crossover jazz-influenced music seems to be making a huge splash in both the popular and underground music scenes today. Just a quick listen … Continue reading Album Review: “Slow Burn” by Blumoon
By Gio GilmoreMusic Journalist Album: Give Me What I WantArtist: Sarah BurtonRelease Date: March 1, 2019Website: https://sarahburtonius.squarespace.com Give Me What I Want is the fifth album from Texas resident Sarah Burton that illustrates her adventures and feelings around what she … Continue reading Sarah Burton: Give Me What I Want Album Review
By Wally PerezMusic Journalist Artist: The ReputationsAlbum: Electric PowerRelease Date: Nov. 9, 2018Website: https://www.thereputationsband.com/ Rock and roll isn’t dead, and The Reputations are proof of that. The Austin local’s debut album, Electric Power, released Nov. 2018, showcases powerful vocals provided … Continue reading The Reputations: Electric Power Album Review
By Faith VaraMusic Journalist Artist: Hot Flash Heat WaveAlbum: Mood Ring Release Date: Feb. 15, 2019Website: https://www.hotflashheatwave.com/ After a string of singles and months of anticipation, Hot Flash Heat Wave has finally released their long-awaited EP, Mood Ring. There’s no … Continue reading Hot Flash Heat Wave: Mood Ring EP Review
By Lesly MilanMusic Journalist Artist: Leem of EarthAlbum: Chapter TwoRelease Date: Feb. 8, 2019Website: https://www.leemofearth.com/ If you’re looking for the perfect music to listen to on a rainy day, Leem of Earth is sure to deliver. After releasing their first … Continue reading Leem of Earth: Chapter Two Album Review
By Timia CobbMusic Journalist Artist: Meg MyersWebsite: https://www.megmyers.com/news/-take-me-toAlbum: Take Me to the DiscoRelease Date: July 20, 2018 Meg Myers has to be one of the most underappreciated alternative rock artists today. She has been around long enough to release two … Continue reading Meg Myers: Take Me to the Disco Album Review
By Keller Bradberry Music Journalist Artist: FIDLAR Album: Almost Free Release Date: January 25, 2019 Label: MOM+POP Website: https://fidlarmusic.com/tour/ After three years without a record, California skate-punk group FIDLAR released their third full length album, Almost Free. Lead vocalist and … Continue reading FIDLAR: Almost Free Album Review
By Tanner MeadowsMusic Journalist Artist: And The KidsAlbum: When This Life Is OverRelease Date: February 22, 2019Label: Signature Sounds RecordingsWebsite: https://www.andthekids.com/ And The Kids are an up-and-coming indie trio from Northampton, Massachusetts, consisting of Hannah Mohan, Rebecca Lasaponaro and Megan … Continue reading And The Kids: When This Life Is Over Album Review
By Kendall BeckerMusic Journalist Artist: Antonioni Album: The Odds Were All Beating Me Release Date: January 10, 2019Label: Den TapesWebsite: https://dentapes.bandcamp.com/album/the-odds-were-all-beating-me Antonioni formed in Seattle, Washington in 2016. The group consists of lead vocalist, guitar and keyboardist Sarah Pasillas, guitar, … Continue reading Antonioni: The Odds Were All Beating Me Album Review
By Kaleb HelmsMusic Journalist Hellogoodbye is a band name that brings thoughts of a highschool girlfriend, who in the car would play their “Here (in your arms)” from their album Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! And More! Releasing their fourth studio … Continue reading Hellogoodbye: S’Only Natural Album Review
By Tanner Meadows Music Journalist Artist: Deep State Album: The Path to Fast Oblivion Release Date: Feb. 1, 2019 Label: Friendship Fever Website: https://deepstate.bandcamp.com/ The Athens, Ga. quartet, Deep State, offers an energetic brand of punk-influenced indie rock on their … Continue reading Deep State: The Path to Fast Oblivion Album Review
By Katharine RobertsonMusic Journalist Artist: Royal CanoeAlbum: WaverRelease Date: January 25, 2019Website: https://royalcanoe.bandcamp.com/ Royal Canoe is a six-piece band hailing from our northern neighbors in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. On Jan. 25, the band released their fourth full-length album, Waver, following … Continue reading Royal Canoe: Waver Album Review
By Lesly MilanMusic Journalist Artist: Baby BulldogAlbum: Baby BulldogRelease Date: Jan. 3, 2019Website: http://www.stephbarkerdrums.com In an industry where music can sometimes become repetitive, Steph Barker brings something creative and new to the table with her Baby Bulldog solo project. This … Continue reading Baby Bulldog: Album Review
By Mackenzie Akin Music Journalist Artist: Jay CueAlbum: Don’t Pick SidesRelease Date: January 11, 2019Website: https://jaytuddacue.com/album/dont-pick-sides Alternative R&B/hip-hop artist Jay Cue shows incredible potential and great versatility with his newest EP Don’t Pick Sides. The latest release takes listeners on … Continue reading Jay Cue: Don’t Pick Sides EP Review
