Music
Review: Dismantled – Breed to Death
As soon as I saw there was a cover of Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up,” I couldn’t wait to listen to Breed to Death, the preview to Dismantled’s third album. … read more
Review: Rotersand – Welcome to Goodbye
With Welcome to Goodbye as their sophomore release, the act is growing as established dance-floor fixtures thanks to catchy synths and clean, pretty-boy vocals. … read more
Review: M2 – The Frozen Spark
The Frozen Spark is a shock to the expectations one has for Squaremeter and may take a few listens before being able to be convinced of its excellence. … read more
Review: DJ Rupert – Nutwood EP
Another hit release is out this season from the Swing City boys. This time, label DJ Rupert presents his scholar styles and unique expression of sounds. … read more
Review: Grant Nelson – So Special
Grant Nelson is back! Just in time for Balearic Season — this hot little number is right off the back of the “life” single, released earlier this year. … read more
Review: Off the Cuff – Shake
From northeast England, the production duo of “Off the Cuff” are Karl Frampton and Si Liliker. Welcoming them to the Soulfuric team with new single “Shake.” … read more
Review: Hardsoul ft. New Cool Collective – Bounson
It’s here, the long-awaited debut release of Hardsoul Pressings! The boys from Amsterdam (Roog and Greg) are precision and engineering at its finest.
Review: Ritual Carnage – I, Infidel
There’s a lot of declaration in metal these days—“I, Monarch!” “I, Infidel!” What’s the deal? Anyway, stuff from Japan kicks ass, and there’s no exception here. … read more
Review: Testament – Seen Between the Lines DVD
Their previous singer before the band ever got signed ended up in Exodus. That’s about it here—so if you like Testament, go for it. … read more
Review: With Passion – In the Midst of Bloodied Soil
It’s hit-and-miss with Earache Records anymore. It seems as though they are attempting to out-cheese Century Media and Metal Blade by signing SHIT!!! … read more
Review: Hate Eternal – I, Monarch
I think Hate Eternal had reached “blur status,” and had to take it down a notch. Not bad for three guys from back East. Imagine Suffocation, but less sloppy. … read more
Review: Expansion Pack 2.0 – Ant Zen
What’s better than getting a new CD from Converter? Getting two! Two discs and 31 tracks of unreleased material, live mixes and remixes from Displacer and Prospero. … read more
