Album Review: Rival Tides – S/T
The Los Angeles-based five-piece have put out a seven song EP that defies all expectations for a band that only formed a year ago.
The Los Angeles-based five-piece have put out a seven song EP that defies all expectations for a band that only formed a year ago.
Packed with colossal hooks and melodies, State Champs’ debut album The Finer Things stands out as one of the best pop punk releases this year and raises the bar sky high for the genre.
With Anonymous, Stray From The Path have added a compelling and captivating record to their ever-expanding body of work. Despite its moments of uniformity, the album situates the band in a category all their own.
The foursome known as American Authors are about to be much more than the soundtrack to Lowe’s commercials (where you might recognize their single “Best Day Of My Life”).
The Things We Think We’re Missing is a record that boasts true confidence from Balance & Composure. While 2011’s Separation tested the waters of their sound, this release is a cohesive piece that has been crafted with careful thought and execution.
Into It. Over It.’s sophomore album Intersections still contains his signature vivid guitars and genius lyricism, but ditches the more straightforward pop melodies for something rawer yet more complex. Evan Weiss returns to the roots of Into It. Over It.’s original recordings while also exploring new directions in his music, achieving two goals where artists normally strive for one.
On The Other Side, Tonight Alive display a newfound maturity and confidence accumulated over the past two years. These twelve tracks of passionate, driven pop rock are guaranteed to launch the band onto an entirely new level of success.
Moving Mountains’ self-titled release is a beautiful compromise of melodic indie and post-rock, offering something for listeners both old & new.
With their self-titled album, The 1975 have crafted an incredible debut that will without a doubt go down as one of the best of the year.
Culprit has poured effort and honesty into their latest EP Totem, proving their talent musically on every track.