Coy Bowles Love Takes Flight Southern Ground Records By Amanda Miles When an integral player from a well known band launches a solo project, the artist knows they are taking a calculated risk. Coy Bowles of the famed Zac Brown Band is proving some risks are worth taking. Coy’s debut album on Southern Ground Records, […]
Ryan Adams Ashes & Fire PAX-AM/Capitol Records By Scott Roberts If anyone deserves to make a slow, quiet, introspective record after going through several tumultuous years at a non-stop pace, it’s Ryan Adams, and he has done just that with his new release Ashes & Fire. The North Carolina singer-songwriter, undoubtedly one of the most […]
Five Finger Death Punch American Capitalist Prospect Park By Ellen Eldridge The way bands like Five Finger Death Punch pack a powerful punch inside a pop melody takes listeners by surprise. Remember, pop refers to popular so calling a band like Five Finger “pop” shouldn’t be considered an insult. Bands seeking a heavier audience, or […]
By David Courtright The music of Minneapolis quintet Dark Dark Dark is easily illuminated by their name itself. Easily categorized as “dark,” or more specifically, moody, down-tempo chamber pop, their music has gained notoriety with its quiet intensity and powerful lyrics. Singer Nona Marie Invie crafts songs of quiet longing, songs that burn slow and […]
Mutemath Odd Soul Warner Brothers Records By Ellen Eldridge My interest in Mutemath reached its peak when I heard the term “mathrock,” because I assumed Mutemath would use more than the standard 4/4 time signature. I expected something of an intellectual band rich with musical texture, and style. Honestly, I don’t know why I thought […]
Oh how I love fall!! Falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and scarves, bring it on! A special shout out to Dean Roland of Collective Soul (and now of his latest project, Magnets and Ghosts) who’s celebrating his birthday today! Here are some fun things to do to really start off your week right. -Brazilian heavy […]
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By David Courtright; photo by Michael Koenig I was surprised when I heard indie darling tUnE-yArDs was playing at The Basement, considering where someone of her stature would usually play in town. I was, therefore, not surprised when the show quickly sold out, and for good reason. Merrill Garbus, the New England brain-child and songwriter […]
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Review by Ellen Eldridge; photo by Lisa Keel Grace Woodroofe opened for Ben Harper at the Tabernacle as part of a six-fingered handful of dates supporting her recent Always Want release. Her energetic smile and genuine appreciation won over many of Harper’s fan. Those who hadn’t heard of her before should check out her latest […]
By Eileen Tilson No one can say that the power of a mixtape is insignificant these days, just ask Brooklyn rapper Theophilus London, whose popular independent mixtapes landed him a performance on The Late Show with David Letterman earlier this year. His full-length debut album Timez are Weird These Days, mixed by noted producer Dan Carey, […]
Man Overboard Man Overboard Rise Records By Al Kaufman Now that Blink 182 have gone all mature with their new release, Neighborhoods, it’s good to know that there are bands like Man Overboard (who take their name from the Blink 182 song) to hold high to pop-punk, smarmy teen trophy. Man Overboard, a five-piece out of New […]
By Ken Lackner Full gallery after the jump.
By Ken Lackner Full gallery after the jump.
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