The five-piece, self-proclaimed “post-modern rock band” Stellar Vector are set to release their debut full-length album, A Flock of Cowards, in April and it would be well worth your time check it out. While the Minneapolis-based group claims to be creatively influenced by the likes of David Bowie and Peter Gabriel, I can’t help...
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Last December, Miami-based Jacuzzi Fuzz released their excellent new album, The Best Worst-Case Scenario, on Treehouse Records. This reggae- and rock-infused band has created a highly enjoyable 11-track album, beginning with the ear-catching guitar riff on “Milton’s Revenge.” Fans of Sublime, Nirvana, Rx Bandits and Bob Marley alike will find appeal in the sound...
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The debut album from Washington, D.C., based singer/songwriter L’illon is an interesting take on many musical genres coming together to create the pop album that is Warrior Angel. The artist herself describes the ten-track album as “lucid pop.” In a statement regarding Warrior Angel, L’illon says, “I like to think of it as part...
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Las Vegas based alternative pop/rock group Sprockets give their listener an intense, solid experience on their latest album, Medicated Empty. I would say they fall into the category of “well-groomed Warped-Tour esq.” bands. The 13-track album exudes creative writing and well-rounded musicianship. While some may call them pop/rock, don’t be misled into thinking they...
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En Route, the second album from singer/songwriter Cameron Blake, is a refreshingly unique masterpiece. Although the Baltimore musician has his master’s in violin performance, he is clearly a man of many talents. With fantastic orchestrations from the young musician, the album will take you on a journey paved not only with violin, but beautiful...
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Dan Webb and The Spiders have put forth a new album that hints of greatness underneath layers of unnecessary mudding and distortion. Released in fall 2009, The self titled album features 9 tracks that take the listener on a roller coaster ride of catchy vs. unmemorable. The sound ranges from that of garage punk...
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After nearly five years since their last full-length album, 2009 plays host to a new album from the band Skychief. Based out of Akron, Ohio, Skychief is the kind of band you would expect to discover at Warped Tour. The new album Autoexciter is a testament to this with 13 tracks of hard punk...
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What do Twilight and a band called The National Rifle have in common? Would you be even more confused if you found out the answer is 100 Monkeys? Before you start getting frightened with the image of vampires, rifles, and a hoard of wild monkeys, you should know that 100 Monkeys is the band...
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Victor Bravo upholds the myth that all you need to make rock is a couple guys, some instruments, and a garage. Forget all of the computerized and technological enhancements of today’s commercially successful music. With obvious influence from bands such as Nirvana and Hüsker Dü, Victor Bravo’s latest album, Hammer Meets Fire, doesn’t disappoint....
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There’s nothing more disappointing then coming across a new album that you love, only to find out the band is no longer “together” only a year after the release of their first album. So goes the story for the pop-rock band from DePauw University, TGL. Released September 23, 2008, the band’s debut album Sweeter...
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