From Ashes to Open Roads: Wolf Jett Finds Musical Freedom on ‘Letting Go’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
For all the adversity Wolf Jett has faced, they have earned the right to musically brood in their new releases. No one would blame them for putting out dark, moody jams that might make us listeners count our blessings and consider how lucky we are. When a 2020 wildfire wiped out the band’s newly minted […]
Black Label Society Balances Punishing Riffs & Soul on ‘Engines of Demoltion’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
The twelfth album from Los Angeles metal veterans Black Label Society has all of the band’s trademarks. Loaded with pummelling riffs, blazing guitar solos, bluesy licks, and a southern rock twang, Engines of Demolition is undeniably heavy without sacrificing hooks or accessibility. Frontman Zakk Wylde broke into the industry as Ozzy Osbourne’s new guitarist in […]
Evil Twin Bring Live Rock Experimentation Into The Studio For Debut Album ‘Upside Down We’re Flying’ (INTERVIEW)
Brooklyn-based Indie Rock band Evil Twin released their debut full-length album, Upside Down We’re Flying, on March 13th, following on from an EP and the release of several singles. It draws on a love of multiple 90s music genres and creates an immersive atmosphere you might associate with psych rock while experimenting with song structure. […]
Flea Enchants With Covers & Originals On Daring Jazz Solo Debut ‘Honora’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Flea is a man of many talents, none of which need a proper introduction at this point in the artist’s career. The famed multi-instrumentalist has seen the pinnacle of success in music with Red Hot Chili Peppers, navigated side projects that allowed his more eccentric side to flourish, as if it was ever subdued, and […]
The Motet Treats Portland, OR to a Saturday Night Jamiroquai Dance Party at The Get Down (PHOTOS/RECAP)
The Motet has, since around the turn of the century, delivered performances that bring out the spirit’s primal boogie nature and provide cathartic healing to even the most skeptical of concertgoers. On Saturday, March 21st, at Portland, Oregon’s The Get Down, a full house of celebrators let loose their love of not only The Motet, […]
LISTEN: Anya Anastasia’s “Burrow” Is Expressive Art-Rock With Colorful Experimentation
Anya Anastasia creates experimental art-rock with global influences, made in Peramangk Country in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Anastasia’s lyrics ask questions about our society, conspiring to stir dissent and environmental action. Amidst the grind of modern industrial life, her songs transcribe the wonders of the natural world. Anastasia has been beguiling music fans and […]
LISTEN: Ok Cowgirl Brings Raw Vulnerability To Dark Indie Rock On “It Wasn’t You, It Was The Feeling”
Ok Cowgirl, the Brooklyn-based project led by songwriter Leah Lavigne, pairs emotionally direct songwriting with expansive, textured arrangements – a balance that comes into full focus on their debut LP, Couldn’t Save Us From My Gut (2024), produced by Alex Farrar (MJ Lenderman, Indigo De Souza, Wednesday). The record, which explores themes of self-trust, romantic […]
Aubrie Sellers Finds Power in the Quiet: Attachment Theory and the Art of Being Raw (FEATURE)
Aubrie Sellers has never mistaken volume for truth. In a music industry that often rewards bold personalities and constant visibility, Sellers has built her career in a quieter, more deliberate way—one shaped as much by introspection as instinct. It hasn’t always been easy. But it has led her to Attachment Theory, a record that may […]
Manic Monday- Jethro Tull Blends Monster Riffs, Folk Storytelling & Dynamic Interplay On “Minstrel in the Gallery” (Live Paris 1975)
Too often, lists of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snubs make the rounds—and somehow, Jethro Tull is left off far too many of them. It’s baffling enough that they aren’t already inducted. For this Manic Monday, we’re diving into one of Tull’s most dynamic pieces: the title track from Minstrel in the Gallery. Minstrel […]
Buffalo Iron Works: Inside the Venue Powering the City’s Creative Boom (THESE WALLS)
In recent years, the icy terrain of Buffalo, New York, has become a hotbed of artistic talent and a cultural cornerstone. What was only known for its harsh weather, proximity to the Canadian border, and fantastic wings has blossomed into a thriving area with promising sports teams and a Hip-hop scene that exploded into the […]