Reviews
‘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 […]
‘Who Is The Alien?’ – Gender Reveal Atomic Bomb: Joyous And Chaotic, Prog-Punk From Belgium
There are few times, as a writer, that you’re genuinely wowed. As you get older the ‘wows’ are fewer and farther betwixt, but when Gender Reveal Atomic Bomb landed on my ‘desk’ my scepticism turned to unbridled joy within 90 seconds. You see, I remember the changing landscape of music in the early ’90s; it […]
‘Just Worried Because’ By Shannon Darcy: A Catchy Punk-Ass Rock Song!
Nominated for Best Young Breakthrough Artist in 2024, SHANNON DARCY from Essex, UK returns with her latest release, ‘Just Worried Because,’ a lively punk-pop anthem in the style of Avril Lavigne that packs a real punch! Drawing from her personal experiences, ‘Just Worried Because’ tackles the irrational thoughts that plague the teenage mind—overthinking, anxiety, and […]
‘Black Bird Fever’ – Will Pope: A Soulful, Folk Ballad From Yorkshire’s Nightingale
It’s looking like an important year for Will Pope; signed to Revolver Records and a follow up to ‘Burying Giants’, in the offing, called ‘True to Form’, of which ‘Black Bird Fever,’ the latest single is taken. I have to admit that I feel conflicted. Sometimes this occurs for a number of reasons, but ultimately, […]
