“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
Local Review: ALIENWOLF – Self-titled
ALIENWOLF = Late Miles Davis x Wild Nothing … read more
Local Review: Adjacent to Nothing – Lessons and Lesions
Adjacent To Nothing = Lamb of God / Rise Against x Dream Theater … read more