John Grind: “Numb” – Raw, brash and yet supremely polished
John Grind is a hell of a songwriter with an undeniably cracking voice, brilliant lyrics, colossal tunes, grungy swagger and of course, as always, the right amount of light and…
A Silver Lining: “Don’t Let me Down” – a sonic journey that is rather impressive!
A Silver Lining is a five-member alternative rock band from Bay City, Michigan. Formed in 2017, the band is treading new ground with old influences, and re-discovering the sense of…
Collegians: “Vaccine” – where the sublime becomes euphoric!
Formed in 2014, the Collegians inked a deal with music label Cultivator Records in 2015, and work on their new album started with the group’s exciting debut-track “Vaccine”. Along with…
AYVY: “Schizostereoparanoia” carries the listener on a musical water-slide
While the late ’90s was cluttered with bands merging electronica with rock, the subsequent years leading up to now, saw the two genres take completely different routes, one going into…
Strange Theories: “Wiped Out” – soulful, penetrating and addictive!
Strange Theories is four-piece rock group from Lafayette, LA, formed in 2015. The band has built up a loyal following in the South Louisiana region and now have their sights…
Green Light Silhouette: “The Mind Suggests Less Knowing” has plenty of thrills
Green Light Silhouette is a group with influences ranging from Alt/Rock to Folk, Hardcore/Punk and everything in between. Loaded with members coming from other bands they put this project together…
Bathe in the Fire: “I Won’t Give In” – a thickly layered sound
Bathe in the Fire is a worldwide collaborative project featuring artists from all over the globe, including the United States, Amsterdam, Australia and Canada. The songwriters and performers change with…
Danny Baxley: ‘Love Sex Alcohol’ – an essential work by an eclectic artist
Danny Baxley’s art balances punk primitivism and smart alternative rock craft, and avant-gardists will frequently be drawn to his unique fervor. You really need to listen to his soon to…
Lambstone: “Hunters & Queens” – an excellent album!
My rock roots go strongly back to the 1970s and ’80s, but I still like to look for favorable rock music in the modern day when time permits. Lambstone is…
Shutterwax: ‘Disappointment’ won’t leave you indifferent
I first encountered the music of Shutterwax during 2014 with their album ‘Dig Me A Well’, and then had the pleasure of reviewing their EP “Hurricane in 2016. On both…
