My first few listens to Epperson’s debut album were spent wrapping my head around the surprisingly textured arrangement of his songs. Considering he plays all of the instruments (minus percussion) himself, it’s a pretty impressive debut. In addition to a large repertoire of musical ability, Epperson doesn’t seem tied to just one genre. … read more
Local Reviews: The Staff – Self-Titled
The Staff have still managed to conjure up the spirit of the genre and its homeland on this well-polished EP. Lead guitarist/vocalist Will Roney has the kind of deep, honey-soaked voice that is perfect for the melodious, jazzy trip his band is taking you on.
Review: Goblin – Tour EP
Goblin occupy a strange musical space, leaning most heavily toward prog, but also referencing creature feature organ music, when fitting. Profondo Rosso has long been one of my favorite Goblin scores, particularly the title track. The version that appears on Tour EP is my favorite of the five pieces that make up the set. … read more
Review: Godflesh – Decline & Fall
Godflesh = Head of David + Pitchshifter + (old) Ministry … read more
Review: Goatwhore – Constricting Rage of the Merciless
Goatwhore = Soilent Green + Skeletonwitch … read more
Local Review: X&G – One-Offs Vol. 1
X&G = Odesza + Yellow Claw … read more
Local Review: YZE – Ugly Picture Perfect
YZE = Slug + Sage Francis + Aesop Rock … read more
Local Review: Westward – The Deadly Rapture of Space
Westward = Muse x Grey Fiction … read more
Local Review: Whysir – Sigh Quests
Whysir Sigh Quests Self-Released Streets: 03.12 Whysir = Hopsin + MC Frontalot + Yelawolf Witty, clever, angry and thought-provoking—this is what comes to mind when listening to Whysir’s debut mix tape Sigh Quests. Whysir approached the layout of this mixtape in an amazingly creative way, played out as an intimate conversation between a madman and
Local Reviews: Heartless Breakers – The Great Give Back
Heartless Breakers = Sum 41 + Paramore + The All American Rejects
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Local Review: Will Baxter Band – Believe
Will Baxter Band = Gil Scott-Heron * The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Local Review: Your Meteor – Byzantium
Laying back, staring up at the vast night sky and thinking about the mysteries of life—that’s where I find myself every time I put this album on. Music works best when it’s treated like a rollercoaster of emotions, and that’s exactly the kind of ride that Your Meteor have constructed with their latest LP. Syncopated rhythms, interweaving guitar lines, playful melodic vocals—Byzantium is full of it all and much more. … read more
