There are artists who write songs, and then there are artists who build entire worlds. Flowers for Juno, the shadow-laced creative vessel captained solely by vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Benjó James, firmly belongs in the latter category. With the new two-track single “My Bloody Kisses”, James once again proves why his project continues to cast […]
Freezemachine’s “New Life” Redefines Heavy Alternative Rock with Heart and Grit
Long Beach’s Freezemachine are not just another heavy alternative rock band – they’re an emotional reckoning in sound. Spearheaded by frontman Jordan Schmidt, the group has carved out a distinct identity by fusing Nu Metal, Post-Punk, and Shoegaze into a whirlwind of texture and emotion. Their latest single, “New Life,” is a declaration of resilience […]
Deconstructing the Sonic Brilliance of Sanity of Illusion’s “Another Day” EP
Sanity of Illusion, the brainchild of the talented musician, producer, and songwriter Steven Garcia, unveils a poignant and introspective journey in their latest EP, “Another Day.” Set to release on the cusp of the haunting Halloween night, October 31st, this collection of tracks serves as a precursor to the band’s highly anticipated album, poised for […]
Interview: Austin Findley blends styles to create his fusion genre
Austin Findley is from the Midwest. Born on August 13th, 1997 to a family from the country, He was raised in small towns around Mid-Missouri. He started learning music theory at age 14, when he began playing with a program called LMMS. He says that his unique style is a result of listening to hours […]
Lounge Act Jam: “Diabolical” – All unfiltered and unadorned
Lounge Act Jam is a Portland, Oregon based, multi-genre alternative and experimental project overseen by head honcho Alan Yang, who is originally from Taipei, Taiwan. Alan writes, sings, and plays all instruments, as well as mixes and masters the material, this project puts outs. Lounge Act Jam’s latest release is the 10 track album “Diabolical” […]
The Glacier Effect: “False Memories” – symmetric musical structures
The Glacier Effect is Jason McCann, a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and graduate of the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences who is currently based in Sacramento, California. The project’s music incorporates elements of shoegaze, indie rock, Goth, darkwave, and 90’s alternative rock to create its unique, guitar-based, cinematic sound. The quality of work across The Glacier […]
Animate I: “The Love That You Are” – it’s strong, and it’s captivating
There’s a collective word for this subgenre of music- shoegazer. Reportedly, the name came about because many of the bands had such little stage presence that they didn’t do much beyond playing their instruments and staring at their feet. For Animate I that name feels wrong, at least for this listener; this is very atmospheric […]
Idlefox: “Keeper” – organic, heartfelt music
Idlefox was founded in 2015 by Jeff Johnson with brothers David McInnis and Nathan McInnis. Nathan and Jeff had met in college previously and instantly clicked creatively. Years later they formed the psych rock duo, ‘Vixon’ with Johnson on drums and vocals and McInnis on guitar. Combined they came to form what is now known […]
equape: “Around Forever” – an extremely euphoric experience
Capturing many varied ears within its breezy, hazy musical web, guitars wash in and out like waves, drums, bass and keyboards creep slowly along, as Pablo intones the beautifully insightful lyrics over the wondrously droning sea of sound. “Around Forever”, the latest album by equape possesses a moving, understated emotional punch, ranging from the drearily […]
Flying Vaginas – “And That’s Why We Can’t Have Nice Things”
With a band name like Flying Vaginas, it’s no surprise that the band members carry such aliases as Well Worn Banana (guitars, vocals), Disappointed Kiwi (bass, vocals) and Angry Pineapple (drums, synths). But this Italian trio’s debut album, And That’s Why We Can’t Have Nice Things (2014), demonstrates the seriousness of their dedication to the […]
