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Read MoreREVIEW: Hazing Over – Tunnel Vision EP
Hazing Over – Tunnel Vision EP Review A few weeks ago, Pittsburgh’s own Hazing Over released their second EP entitled “Tunnel Vision”, and since my several listens yesterday, I have indeed found myself stuck in a haze of disappointment and bewilderment. However, let it be known that the source of my disillusionment comes from the fact that it took me two weeks to actually give this 6 track ripper a...
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Read MoreNew Music Report – February 24, 2023
Man, what a week. We’ve got some huge new singles from August Burns Red featuring Spencer from Underoath, new music from Bodysnatcher and Ov Sulfur and then on the other end of the spectrum, a new album from Lucero and Manchester Orchestra. So a little something for everybody with a really diverse week. Now we’re getting into some of the full lengths I’ve really been looking forward to. I know Lucero is a...
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New Music Report – February 17, 2023
This week has been kind of weird, there really haven’t been a ton of notable full-length releases, SeeYouNextTuesday put out a new album, but as far as I’ve been tracking that’s been about it. That said, it doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a packed week for new music in general. Again, we’re in that point in the year where new releases are still rolling in, we start seeing more big name full-length releases...
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New Music Report – February 10, 2023
What a week for good music. Everything from Paramore coming back and putting out their first album in years to absolutely huge new singles from some of the best heavy bands in the game. To start things off, the new singles from Veil of Maya and Brand of Sacrifice are exactly as good as you would expect from such legendary bands, and with new albums likely on the horizon from both of them, there’s...
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New Music Report – February 3, 2023
Yet another week of the singles being more impactful than the albums themselves. There have been a few good albums this year, don’t get me wrong, but when you have weeks like this where both Currents and Invent Animate – two of the absolute best bands in the new age of metalcore – are putting out new music and hyping up their upcoming album releases, it’s hard for much of anything to beat that. If these...
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New Music Report – January 26, 2023
Kind of a diverse set of releases we’ve had this week, it’s been nice to see. There are a few very high profile releases like new singles from Fall Out Boy and August Burns Red, and some heavy hitters from Angelmaker, Unearth, See You Next Tuesday, and so on, which have all been fantastic. I’m actually very much looking forward to the new August Burns Red release. Generally speaking, they’ve been as...
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New Music Report – January 19, 2023
Things are starting to get moving now, we’ve got a couple releases trickling in that are worth listening to. But honestly, the big story is still all the new singles, and the album release dates that come along with it. Bands like Jesus Piece, The Ocean, City & Colour, and more all put out some very promising new singles this week, with announcements for albums coming in the next 2-3 months. Full of...
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New Music Report – January 13, 2023
Honestly, there still isn’t a ton to talk about this early in the year, but there has been some exciting news for coming music, and a few interesting releases that we’ve seen already. Of course, the big news this week is the new Periphery album announcement that came along with two incredible singles. That album should be a real highlight for the year, and with two singles already out, we should get some...
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Weekend Warm-Up No. 4: Rad Drummers
–Words and list by Michael Hogan
Do you remember sitting in chemistry class in high school, trying to figure out a new concept, and your brain just keeps stumbling over itself? You’re reaching to understand something, and you feel like you’re so close, but it’s always just out of reach? Maybe I’m just especially terrible at chemistry (I am), but this same principle applies to these tracks, featuring some of the gnarliest drumming ever recorded.
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Meet FestEvo, The All-In-One Social App For Music Festivals
–Written by Kevin Madert
Picture it: you’re just returning from _________ music festival. You take the obligatory hour-long shower and immediately go horizontal in the most comfortable bed you’ve ever encountered for about twelve more hours. Upon waking up, you hop on your phone or your computer to reconnect with the world, and you encounter friends who just returned from the same festival – friends you had no idea were even attending. A few days after that, you’re cruising Soundcloud and you find your new favorite artist. Their tunes are amazing, you’re in love, you go to check their tour dates and realize they – much like your friends – were at the festival you just got back from. You had no idea, and now you’re kicking yourself because hey, your luck, they had a month-long visa and now they’re back in Russia to spend five years work on their ten-part concept album. These situations suck, but could they really have been avoided?
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Frequency Of the Week No. 3: Snails
–Written by Kevin Madert
In electronic music, emerging artists are often content with piggybacking onto whatever happens to be the flavor of the week (I’m looking at you, every big room house producer ever). It’s easy to play it safe by downloading familiar sample packs and mimicking popular song structures, especially when you know it works. There’s no risk and no reason you should be lauded. I could rewrite “The Sun Also Rises,” add a few details and throw in a Pryda snare, but that doesn’t put me in the same conversation as Hemingway.
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Weekend Round-Up (8/16-8/17/14)
–Written by Kevin Madert
This is a weekly post we’ll be running to keep you as up-to-date on musical goings-on as we can. We’ll be gathering news tidbits from across the music world and compiling them for you after the weekend concludes. This is not meant to be an all-encompassing source for music news, but rather a collection of news items we found interesting, important, or otherwise necessary to share.
Over the weekend a lot of things happened in the world of music. Here are some of them.
1. Daft Punk who? IDM godfather Aphex Twin seemingly began the rollout for his first album in over a decade on Saturday by floating a blimp over London emblazoned with his unmistakable logo. Reports of sightings outside Radio City Music Hall came in shortly thereafter. I’d try to explain how exciting this news is, but I’m hopeful you already know. Via Pitchfork.
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Weekend Wind-Down No. 3: MelodicDub
–Words and list by Kevin Madert
In the dubstep realm, “filthy drops” and “sick wubs” often overshadow the sonic landscape. EDM buzzwords aside, there are plenty of nooks and crannies at 140 beats per minute, and this week’s wind-down is dedicated to melodies and intricacies. While songs like Enigma Dubz’ “Make Up Your Mind” and Blackmill’s “Let It Be” could serve as definitions for the subgenre, others barely feel like dubstep at all – Phaeleh’s rework of Ludovico Einaudi’s “Walk” is so nuanced you’ll barely notice the sub-bass brush strokes.
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The Daily Frequency (8/15/14)
–Written by Kevin Madert
This is a daily post we’ll be running to keep you as up-to-date on musical goings-on as we can. We’ll be gathering news tidbits from across the music world and compiling them for you towards the end of each day. This is not meant to be an all-encompassing source for music news, but rather a collection of news items we found interesting, important, or otherwise necessary to share.
Today, a lot of things happened in the world of music. Here are some of them.
1. Nightlife-centric clothing line NGHTBRND just released their long-awaited “Owlgang” collection. The LA-based company teased their fans last week with posts giving tiny glimpses at the new line, but none of them could do justice to some of these fresh threads. Check out a few below and hit the link to grab some while they’re around. Via the official NGHTBRND site.
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Weekend Warm-Up No. 3: Punk That Pops
–Words and list by Kevin Madert
Nothing quite compares to the all-around upbeat nature of a well-crafted pop-punk tune. Major chord progressions, scything drum kicks, and positive to a fault lyrics delivered with a boyish (or girlish) smirk. My inner 10th grader couldn’t help but pump his fist and pretend every word was written to describe me. Whether on the heavy side – “Beatdown in the Key of Happy” and “The Downfall of Us All” drip with post-hardcore – or lighter fare – “Everything Is Alright” and “Plays Pretty For Baby” for starters – it’s all nostalgic, and it’s all too damn catchy.
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The Daily Frequency (8/14/14)
–Written by Kevin Madert
This is a daily post we’ll be running to keep you as up-to-date on musical goings-on as we can. We’ll be gathering news tidbits from across the music world and compiling them for you towards the end of each day. This is not meant to be an all-encompassing source for music news, but rather a collection of news items we found interesting, important, or otherwise necessary to share.
Today, a lot of things happened in the world of music. Here are some of them.
1. Chicago’s über-rocking RiotFest just released the schedule of events for their aftershows. Whether eyeing the obvious – Rise Against Thursday and Primus on Saturday probably shouldn’t be missed – or the niche – pop-punk is alive and well at The Get Up Kids and Modern Baseball – there are plenty of options. The best by far? An Andrew W.K. DJ set – unquestionably the most party way to afterparty.
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In Case You Missed It: Moving Mountains Go Out With A Beautiful Bang
–Remembered by Michael Hogan
Before I get started, I have to be honest with you guys: I feel a bit of trepidation including this album in our ICYMI series. Those of you out there that know who Moving Mountains are LOVE them, and I mean ferociously so. I’ve only ever heard two responses when Moving Mountains are brought up; either “they’re amazing”, or “who the hell are Moving Mountains?” I don’t know if I’ve ever really heard a bad word spoken about them, except in response to their rather sudden and supposedly permanent hiatus. So those that fall into the former category, this will be a sort of ‘duh’ article for you – of course you know this album, and of course you know it’s awesome. For the rest of you, I’m going to need your undivided attention for a few minutes.
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Preview: Feed Me Set To Sink His Teeth Into 9:30 Club
–Written by Kayla Kiser
Sir Jon Gooch – aka Feed Me – is at it again. He recently released a new EP and just embarked on a North American tour, featuring a new spin on his self-designed “Teeth” production set-up. The Psychedelic Journey EP dropped just a few weeks ago, and he’s been working hard on the stage production, keeping fans updated via Facebook and Instagram every step of the way.
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