Elucidating Heartache: Exceptional Goth Debut, “SEVIT” (ALBUM REVIEW)
Sevit's self-titled debut features the expected goth fixation with witch lore and vexations, but in the case of Sevit, the lyrics are lucid rather than sensationalized.
Southern Fried Fun With Abusements’ ‘Grievance Beerwater Reprisal’
The new album by Abusements, Grievance Beerwater Reprisal, combines psychedelia, southern rock, pop and punk in a mix that bubbles with creative energy.
The Absurd Beauty Of ‘Slim Cessna’s Auto Club’ (Q & A With Munly And Slim)
Their latest album, Kinnery Of Lupercalia; Buell Legion is branded under the project name Slim Cessna's Auto Club, as the second part of a trilogy beginning with 2022's Kinnery Of…
With Surf Punk Psychologist Dr. Rich Griffith Of The Balboas (VIDEO)
I spoke with Dr. Rich Griffith, a professor in organizational psychology, who formed The Balboas with Rick Frei and Mark Healy, who are also psychologists.
Upright Forms Talk ‘Blurred Wires,’ Eclectic Influences (Q & A VIDEO)
When I interviewed Upright Forms last month, the trio of Nick Sakes (guitar, vocals) Noah Paster (bass, vocals) and Shaun Westphal (drums) gave lots of insight about their energetic, eclectic…
Boston’s Noise Rock Legends ‘E’ Talk Music (VIDEO Q&A)
The three members of E -- Thalia Zedek on guitars and vocals, Jason Sanford on guitars, vocals and electronics, and newcomer Ernie Kim on drums and vocals have created something…
Poetic Post Hardcore: ‘Blurred Wires’ By Upright Forms (Album Review)
On a dynamic, visceral hardcore album of catchy riffs with lots of new wave influences, and recorded with sparking clarity that brings out the grittiness of the guitars, the new…
Rated Eye’s Debut Album Breaks Forms, Shatters Expectations
Recorded in a Pittsburgh studio created by an entrepreneur named Professor Amos, the self-titled debut album by Rated Eye sparkles with weird, infectious electric energy in post punk, prog blues…
Drama, Tension, Release: E’s Beautifully Unique ‘Living Waters’ (Album Review)
As a sonically pleasing album of distorted and rattling guitars, pounding drums, fuzzy bass and dramatic vocals, 'Living Waters,' by E is a deeply emotional response to societal corruption and…
Smalltown Tigers Rock Harder With ‘Crush On You’ (Album Review)
From the modest seaside town of Rimini, Italy, and forging their skills on two tours with The Damned, Smalltown Tigers have taking a great leap forward with this second album.