Reviews
‘Living In-Between’ – Northern Captives: Captivatingly Honest Indie-Rock Anthem
Northern Captives have been causing quite a stir in their relatively short existence. Featured on BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Alternative’ and BBC Lincolnshire ‘Introducing’ as ‘Record of the Week,’ amongst some of the notable attention they have thus far garnered. It’s easy to understand why. Their well-crafted Indie Rock is polished and pleasing on the […]
‘Hickory Point’ By Walrus Fog: A Dreamy Indie Song That Hits The Right Spot
Walrus Fog is a one-man project and multi-instrumentalist from Las Vegas who has been jamming solo and with various bands across the Midwest and Southwest for a solid 20 years. Now, he’s dropped ‘Hickory Point,’ his freshest release, flaunting his knack for crafting killer tunes. He draws inspiration from Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, Fleet […]
‘Tonight’ By Seven And Counting: Feel-Good Classic Rock With Blues And Country Flavours
Seven and counting, hailing from Croatia, describe themselves as a seven-to-nine-piece band, hence the name. Their debut album, ‘Tonight’, is a delightful blend of classic rock, country, and blues. It took some time to assemble the right line-up, but after two years of rehearsals, ‘Tonight’ is finally here. It was a pleasant listen. ‘Keep Me’ […]
‘Dune’ – Heelplant: Delivering Alt-Rock Swagger With First Release
What happens when you take the stripped-down twisted guitar motets of ‘Hesitation Marks’ era Nine Inch Nails, throw in the cool as hell swagger of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and garnish with unhinged elements of Kasabian? May I present, for your consideration, Heelplant and their opening salvo, ‘Dune’? To put it succinctly, there is no reason to suggest […]
Dylan Galvin’s Reimagined ‘Norwegian Wood’ Offers a Cinematic Twist on a Beatles Classic
Dylan Galvin, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, showcases his talent for storytelling and nostalgia in his latest release: a cover of The Beatles’ 1965 song, ‘Norwegian Wood.’ Known for his blend of acoustic folk-pop with cinematic elements, the track has been produced by Dylan himself along with Austin Moorhead and mixed by Harper James. Inspired by […]
J.J. Chamberlain’s Indie Pop-Rock Anthem ‘Eyeballs’ Is An Ode To The ’90s Alt-Rock-Scene
J.J. Chamberlain, known as the frontman of Box Time and the lead guitarist of the Love Barons, dropped his second solo jam, ‘Eyeballs,’ hot on the heels of his debut, ‘Tired of Christmas,’ which hit the digital shelves last December. While supporting Mammabear on his recent UK tour, he bumped into drummer Takashi Takemura. That […]
The Brilliance of Wave Chase’s Latest Single: ‘At Least I Can Say That I Tried’
Wave Chase, a band based in Brighton, UK, consists of George Kingman (Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar), Tim Baldwin (Backing Vocals and Bass Guitar), Mickey Golicher (Lead Guitar), Charlie Cane (Drums), and Sam Ruthem (Backing Vocals and Keys). Their latest single, ‘At Least I Can Say That I Tried,’ for which I now have the […]
‘Rogue (Aim For The Kill)’ – Edge Of Paradise: An Explosive New Song That’s Set To Catch Fire
California based, Edge of Paradise have been around for over a decade and their sound has evolved into a cinematic blend of power metal, infused with elements of industrial. They have benefitted from working with notable producers ensuring every release has the perfect blend of impact and balance. From a reviewing perspective this makes my job a […]
Todd & Karen Deliver Eight Indie Pop Belters On Their Latest Album: ‘Singles’
Since 2021, the Norwegian-Irish / Swiss indie pop duo Todd & Karen have been steadily dropping singles… very good singles! Now, they’ve packaged these singles into an album titled… wait for it… ‘Singles.’ The album features eight tracks that blend indie rock with pop sensibilities and is worthy of 24 minutes of anyone’s time. The […]
