With a traditionally-rooted sound, varied instrumentals, and fired-up vocals amplifying the soul of this much-loved genre, the Dropkick Murphys have a sound all their own. But as inspiring and avant-garde as this variation of simple American punk is, it is safe to say that this band has played all of their cards.
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.
Please Remain Calm stands as an anthem for a lost generation. In a time of questions and heartache, Hostage Calm rises to the occasion to capture the story of the youth in a dwindling nation.
Jason Mraz’s latest effort is another wonderful addition to his discography, perfect for those cloudless summer days when nothing can go wrong.
Anarchy, My Dear, the fifth and latest full-length studio album from Say Anything, may not be your favorite album in the band’s discography, but you will find your new favorite Say Anything song on it. What this album lacks in consistency, it makes up for in standout tracks that are some of the greatest we’ve heard from the band.
Season 10, Episode 8. In the East. Music from The All-American Rejects, Silverstein, Blink-182, Twin Berlin.
Season 10, Episode 4. Garden of Bones. Music from The All American Rejects, B.o.B, The Fray, The Black Keys.
It was a sad day in 2007 when Rufio decided to call it quits.
Get ready for the most melancholy trip to Urban Outfitters ever.
The history of rock is full of “Eureka!” flashes of brilliance. Chuck Berry had the idea to fuse country with the blues. Bob Dylan took folk music electric. Nikki Sixx realized that the line “I’d say we’ve kicked some ass” could rhyme with “I’d say we’re still kickin’ ass.” For the Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner, the big light bulb idea came in 2005: Get huge by thinking small. Write scrappy little Brit-punk tunes about the humdrum town you’re stuck in, the pissy little pubs you can’t get into, the local girls who aren’t desperate enough to dance with you. Give… Read more »
