Lost in a never-ending cacophony of American-inspired guitar squeals, hammering drum beats, and amped-up vocals, the third release from the Swedish-based Her Bright Skies is an angsty young adult power piece whose volume is fit for an arena but whose calamitous structure and predictable composition should be left in the garage.
In a world bursting at the seams with cookie-cutter music acts, twenty | one | pilots have managed to craft a truly unique record, brazenly blending a plethora of genres and pushing the envelope on what constitutes pop music.
Move Out West is a band that has never been easy to label. A constant presence in the Connecticut music scene, the band has formulated an entirely unique sound which combines old-school rock ‘n roll with more contemporary pop rock.
Cinematics, the debut full-length from Tampa-based theatrical pop rockers Set It Off, may be one of the most diverse albums of the year. Having wanted to go for a more orchestral feel, listeners can expect a dramatic sound filled with perfected musical craftsmanship in each track.
After the release of the subpar first single “Go To Hell,†the expectations for Go Radio’s newest release Close The Distance suddenly plummeted to average. But don’t let the initial cynicism stop you – Close The Distance turns out to be a solid album that pop rock fans should get their hands on as soon as possible.
With a pop punk style and a vintage sound, Forever Came Calling take one step further towards the limelight with this album.
[imgfull] [/imgfull] Josh is recovering from being sick in the summer (AKA the worst), and the music that’s cheering him up is from Air Traffic Controller, Two Door Cinema Club, and Cloud Nothings. Come listen.
Winds Will Change makes it apparent that although happy pop music isn’t what Beckett does best, he still has it in him to provide music with deeper subject matter and more impressive musicality.
It was a long six years of waiting, but In Currents leaves no doubt that The Early November are back and better than ever.
[imgfull] [/imgfull] Josh wishes he was at the beach instead of having allergies in the summertime, but it won’t stop him from delivering another stellar playlist. St. Lucia, DWNTWN, Joey Badass and more are all on the agenda this week.
