Seasoned indie rockers Fake Problems and up-and-coming punk band You Blew It! have teamed up to prove make their home state proud with the aptly-titled split Florida Doesn’t Suck.
[imgfull] [/imgfull] It’s been an exciting time in the world of Josh Madden from fashion week to the X Games and it’s inspired a truly incredible episode of First Person. Hear Rocky Fresh, Interpol, Bad Brains, Pyyramids (and maybe even Taylor Swift) this week!
Matt Pond’s first official solo release The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hands brings a lighthearted and soft-rock/alternative feel to the generally optimistic lyrics. The album is good overall, but the listener is left feeling unsatisfied with overly simple melodies and lackluster lyrics.
With a couple hits and misses, the Acoustic EP effectively reveals another dimension in City Lights’ sound.
In a world where many criticize modern music for being overly artificial, Diamond Youth brings something genuine and refreshing to the table with their latest EP release.
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.
[imgfull] [/imgfull] Fresh off the plane from Miami, Josh is ready to get the last episode of 2012 rolling. He’ll be playing all the best tracks from the past year which means we’ll be rocking this list well into the new year.
Candy Hearts are a female-fronted pop rock band hailing from the northeastern US with an upbeat style that’s certainly an attention-grabber. Despite its slow start, The Best Ways To Disappear makes for a solid third release by a band that’s sure to make a lasting impression on listeners.
From the very beginning strains of the first song on The Broderick’s self-titled LP, the album’s compelling nature is apparent. The skillful lyricism combined with its simmering emotions make for a cohesive twelve-track set that never lacks enough differentiation to keep the entire album feeling fresh.
