SusAF’s “Alternate Reality” illustrates the rough and ready convergence of primordial intensity and hardcore punk that out-and-out rips.
With ‘PATINA,’ Casper Sage reminds us of the miracle and ache of love, the thrill of simply being alive, and the wonder of aging beautifully.
With “FORGET TO LOVE,” SOMYO treats the topic of heartache with reverence, while showing how dance-pop should be done.
Slow Burn Drifters blends an array of styles and genres, some traditional and some invented, making the unease strangely comforting.
“At The Boiling Point” recalls the best classic rock with a bluesy twist, at once infectious and brimming with electrifying momentum.
At once wistful and breezy, ‘Just Getting Started’ showcases Mia McIntosh’s exquisite sound design, turning music into gold.
Defined by lush, subtle harmonies and impressionistic songwriting, Fred Presley’s “One of These Days” casts a satisfying sonic spell.
With “Fat Elvis,” Levi Foster switches lanes, moving from mainstream Americana to alternative country music with heart and soul.
Shadowed by a sense of lost innocence, with “You Don’t Get To Say Goodbye,” Michael Gilas turns heartbreak into triumph.
‘Turn Down the Noise’ is one of those albums that reminds listeners of Alanis Morissette and Liz Phair – superb songwriting with flair.
New Orleans alternative jazz singer-songwriter Jada Di’Larosa unveils her new long player, ‘To Love Is To Perform,’ an album that mirrors her own quiet subtlety and...
On “Living Legacy,” Davie Simmons gives voice to happiness, love, and memory through words composed nearly five decades ago.
With “High Noon,” Christopher Shayne evokes images of smoky, neon-lit bars and speakers turned all the way up.
Tapping into the zeitgeist, ‘Levity’ finds Bitter Blue channeling the id of stressed, vulnerable humanity through edgy pop sensibilities.
Similar to his roving lifestyle, with “Watery Road,” JW Francis delivers a charismatic, satisfying, boundaryless song.
At once diverse yet focused, Emitter’s ‘Extra Pale’ reflects the contagious retro essence of the ’000s, vintage indie-rock that’s pleasing.
Populated by fiery choruses, thrashing percussion, contagious hooks, and a sizzling solo, Soraia’s single, “Queens and Pharaohs,” shakes with oomph.
At once experimental and structured, ‘Suburban Sherpa’ marks a confident and fully realized statement from the band Kewl Haze.
On ‘RUST,’ Guido Affini’s utilization of industrial and ambient sounds gives rise to brooding rhythms and tones of black depth.
Highlighted by overlapping loops and complex contrasts, on ‘Open Plains’ (Memento Records), Runa Viggen delivers a suite of solid pieces.
Egzod joins us to discuss the inspiration for “Great Escape,” his creative process, and working with vocalist Finnick Jones.
A slow-burning revelation, “Attitude” finds Thavaron murmuring like a soul singer over atmospheric surfaces with delicious emotional clarity.
With their splendid single “Horse Without A Rider,” Burning Lake delivers a gorgeously graceful eulogy to a friend.
Highlighted by introspective narratives, Two Dark Birds’ ‘Dreamers of the Golden Dream (Vol. 1)’ (Vfib Records) comprises a series of noteworthy indie-folk songs.
Simultaneously righteous and splendidly original, on ‘tryhard,’ Jessica Healey offers listeners inspired tangs of jazz and soul.
With “You Stood Still,” Matt Jones and the Bobs deliver an initially stripped-down song that mushrooms into an appealing Americana track.
