Riffy, grungy, raw, genuine; these are only some of the words that come to mind when trying to describe The Word Alive’s fourth studio album, Dark Matter. But they fail to do justice to what may very well be their strongest release to date.
Manchester’s The 1975 aren’t known for common sounds, but on their latest release I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it they take that to another level. Employing a myriad of genres should make for chaos, but their shared dreamy indie-electronic undertones give the album a united front. Maybe it’s a mess, but it’s a well done one.
There is a veil that exists between the artist and the audience. Most of the time we only see the finished product—a record, a show, or even a music video.
The guys chat with Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. Music from Toronto band THE SALADS.
In the aftermath of revolution, Kestrel must stay in the Valorian emperor’s good graces as she is betrothed to his son, the crown prince. Facing war with the eastern nation, spies in the capital, and treason for loving a former slave, Kestrel struggles to find a way to win her game of strategy that quickly becomes more than a game.
‘Future Hearts’ is an album for the fans, pure and simple—the ultimate declaration of appreciation for listeners new and old.
Talking In Your Sleep crushes all uncertainties and proves this powerful collaboration, with a brazen aptitude for musical experimentation, is certainly a force to be reckoned with.
Having been through more than their fair share of ups and downs, it would have been easy for Such Gold to quietly implode—but it doesn’t seem to be in their blood to just give up.
PVRIS have unleashed themselves upon the world in the biggest way they could have with White Noise, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that they’re one of the most exciting new acts out there.
The Menzingers have been exponentially improving as a band since the beginning, and their new album Rented World only marks another spike in that trend.
