Danny Baxley’s art balances punk primitivism and smart alternative rock craft, and avant-gardists will frequently be drawn to his unique fervor. You really need to listen to his soon to be released ‘Love Sex Alcohol’ as a whole to get the full, wringing, emotional impact of the album. Danny has cleverly dodged the corporate rock […]
Shutterwax: ‘Disappointment’ turns up the artistic liberties
I first encountered the music of Shutterwax during 2014 with their album ‘Dig Me A Well’, and then had the pleasure of reviewing their EP “Hurricane in 2016. On both occasions I was blown away, especially when considering this band’s modus operandi. The brainchild of Jeffrey Brayne (Guitars, Vocals, Drums, Synths, Lyrics) and Mark Rufino […]
Low Saturation: “Dust” is bold and adventurous
Low Saturation is an electronic alternative rock band from St. Petersburg, Russia. The band consists of Dmitry Promohov (Composer, Lyrics) and Sergei Ustinov (Vocals). The project has recently released its double sided single entitled “Dust” which is backed by the instrumental “Gray Shaded Days”. Low Saturation is a complex but not too complicated group, who […]
Trae Byrnes: “Why You So LOUD” – a mixtape that harnesses the power of this band
If you like loud, challenging, genre defying bands, Trae Byrnes is right for you. The music is diverse while staying on the indie and alternative rock side – highly inventive and thrill-inducing. Trae Byrnes has all the power, energy, and emotion you’d come to expect from the aforementioned genres, with the added bonus of layers […]
MiXE1: “Don’t Break Apart” – a stepping stone towards a new direction
MiXE1 is a three-piece electro-rock band from Hertfordshire, England. Formed in 2010, the current lineup features Mike Evans on vocals, Lee Towson on guitar and Lee O’Brien on drums, with each member each providing synth work and sharing songwriting duties. The first steps under the MiXE1 banner focused on experimenting with a more electronic and […]
Collaborateurs: “Marshall Sessions” – ambitious, absorbing, and at times, even blissful!
I’m in love with this album. “Marshall Sessions” (as in Marshall, NC) is filled with beautiful melodic themes, sweeping lush choruses, and one of the smartest rhythm sections I’ve ever heard in a little while. The Collaborateurs make music that is evocative of the psychedelic sounds of the mid-1960s rock-and-roll era right up until the […]
Christina Rubio: “Godspeed and Guns” – cinematic in its approach
Christina Rubio hails from Brooklyn NY. Her mother, an Irish Catholic and her father, an Italian-immigrant, Christina was raised with her 7 siblings. Realizing her passion for music in her late teens, she began playing within groups as a vocalist and rhythm guitarist. In 2008, Rubino joined the all-female group Violator, a NYC based Depeche Mode cover band, […]
Arda & the Stolen Moon: “Minutes Into Years” – goes beyond all expectations
The Stolen Moon is the vehicle that showcases the talents of Armenian Cypriot singer-songwriter Arda G. When listening to the newest offering, entitled, “Minutes Into Years” from this little indie folksinger, you’ll find yourself winding around her songs with parabolic strides. Starting by only seeing a couple of intriguing pieces, you will cautiously twist around the […]
Sonificade: “Despite All The Noise” conquers everything you’ll find annoying about indie rock
Sonificade are a new 4-piece alternative indie-rock band based in the Midlands, UK, born out of two previously successful bands – The Procession and LuckyNumberOne. The members comprise James Best – (Vocals & Guitar), Martin Byrne – (Vocals, Guitar & Keys), Paul Richardson – (Guitar, Bass Guitar) and Rob Gill – Drums. Signed to Circular […]
Fransisca London: “Digital Status” uncovers a rare talent!
Born in Stuttgart Germany, Fransisca London now resides between London and Los Angeles. Fransisca who has always been fascinated by music and theater, grew up performing. Her mother an accomplished pianist, and her late father a lover of singers like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Bing Crosby etc., Fransisca started out […]
