The release of Trees Above Mandalay’s newest EP Growing Pains will make listeners anxious to see the band blossom to their fullest potential, providing a well-rounded and overall entertaining overview of the band’s style, talent, and energy.
With a couple hits and misses, the Acoustic EP effectively reveals another dimension in City Lights’ sound.
For most artists, it may be challenging to recreate their favorite songs, but Young Statues have released a solid cover record that reflects their own originality and maintains the integrity of the artists that inspire them the most.
At a time when many bands would rather stick to trends than take a risk, Peace’d Out shine as something fresh that hopefully won’t be another one-and-done side project. The members take elements from each of their respective bands and put a collective spin on things, creating a sound all their own.
Fresh from the golden state, Silver Snakes are joining a wave of contemporaries who are putting the rock back into punk rock.
Filled with Bryce Avary’s signature piano hooks and the positive, upbeat lyrics he’s always delivered, The Rocket Summer’s latest release Life Will Write the Words is everything his fans could ask for.
With Every Day I Tell Myself I’m Going To Be A Better Person, Tim Landers of Transit and Brad Wiseman of This Time Next Year have taken their pop punk roots, added a touch of cynicism, and come out with an album that is sure to leave its mark.
Season 10, Episode 7. On the Wall. Music from These Kids Wear Crowns, Mac Miller, K’Naan, Ed Sheeran.
[imgfull] [/imgfull] Mandy Lee curated the playlist for this show and we have to say, she did really well. Catch Local Natives, J Cole, and Tune-Yards between conversations about piano stores and Hanson posters.
New Politics ultimately sounds formulaic; it eventually lacks the initial pep that draws you into what this Danish band potentially has to offer. The songs are textbook from beginning to end; they are decent for what it’s worth, but there is no noticeable sheen in them. Many of the tracks, such as “Love is a Drug,†have their introductory moments of catchy beats or great bass lines, but that spark gradually fizzles.
