Immediately opening with the aggressive “Bridge Burner,” which uses the imagery of a burning bridge to announce secession from a certain corrupt nation, Bridges is a five-song anthem against political hypocrisy and our national apathy. … read more
Local Review: Anthropology – Anthology
This type of Midwestern math-pop made by and for music eggheads often goes unexplored by musicians shoehorned into bands who don’t have the same penchant for shredding in some perversely weird time signature or really appreciate near–blast beat double kick drum or two-handed tapping in a pop format. … read more
Local Review: Andrew Maguire’s Art Project – Artsy As Fuk
“Artsy” is in the eye or—in this case—ear of the beholder. Usually, “art” in conjunction with rock music makes one think of turgid, overblown prog rock, but Andrew Maguire’s Art Project have a punkish garage band energy that’s infectious, awkward and fun—full of “art school confidential” type self-referentiality and fake gossip. … read more
Local Review: Anthony Pena – Apology
The inside cover of this album says, “With my sincerest heart, I am so sorry for who I was.” The music that follows is apologetic and cathartic, yet full of yearning. “Junius” combines upbeat vocal harmonies and emotional bursts of guitar with the lyrics “I never thought I would die right next to you.” … read more
Local Review: Atomic 45 – Wake Up Dead
Atomic 45 = System of a Down + Rise Against + Anthrax … read more
Local Review: Andy Vigilante – Situation Comedy
Andy Vigilante = Bo Burnham + Astronautalis … read more
Local Review: Advent Horizon – Stagehound
Advent Horizon = King’s X + Storm Corrosion + The Get Up Kids … read more
Local Review: Afro Omega – American Ital
Afro Omega = Taïro + Black Uhuru … read more
Local Review: Alter Ego – Ego
Ego begins with “Hook It,” a heavy, psych bass line flooded with an opulence of funk. The moment the first wah pummeled my eardrums, I was thrashing my brain about and jerking my shoulders so hard that they were sore for two days after. … read more
Local Review: American Hitmen – Give ‘Em What They Want
American Hitmen = (Blue Öyster Cult + Deep Purple) x Chickenfoot
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Local Review: Allies Always Lie – Nodus Tollens
Allies Always Lie = All American Rejects + Brand New + Mudvayne … read more
Local Review: Accidente – Exotic Payday
Accidente = Form of Rocket + Loom … read more