The first of anything can be a hit or a miss, and for a multitude of reasons. In terms of music festivals, though, artist lineups can change at the last minute, forming lines at the entrance can seem confusing, and … Continue Reading
Steve Ciolek, Superviolet, returns with a new project that induces emotional sunshine and shows his fervor. The passionate and charming emo-pop song “Big Songbirds Don’t Cry” has the most peaceful and hypnotic acoustic guitar met with subtle drums and mellow … Continue Reading
When we first listen to a band or artist, we never know the effect that their music will have on us. They can produce the most alleviating music that simply ‘hits different’. And when that same band breaks up, or … Continue Reading
Back together for their first headlining tour in 7 years, The Summer Set did absolutely nothing short of making all of our early 2000’s pop-punk dreams come true on Wednesday, April 19 at the Recher theatre in Towson, MD. What … Continue Reading
The year is 2005. You’ve just finished applying the 946th coat of black polish on your fingernails while incessantly refreshing your MySpace home page. In the other room, your parents are arguing over the the blaring noise coming from your … Continue Reading
Pageants – “Worse” – Sun And Settled Days Pageants, the duo of Rebecca Coleman and Devin O’Brien, make shimmering music that really resonates with the listener. According to FLOOD, the single “Worse” captures that complicated feeling of distress, longing, and … Continue Reading
Eve 6 – “black nova” – grim value One of my favorite punk/emo band (with the best name – go “X Files) has a new EP out after what seems like years. Again, Eve 6 has filled their new song, … Continue Reading
Pip Blom – “Keep It Together” – Welcome Break Pip Blom is a tremendous indie band from the Netherlands. Comprised of singer-guitarist Pip Blom and her younger brother Tender Blom (also guitar, backup vocalist), along with drummer Gini Cameron, and bassist … Continue Reading
UV Rays “Faster Now” The Right Stuff UV Rays have resurrected and transformed the great sound of 90’s emo with updated life and sound quality that is so good. Coming from Brooklyn, of course, what started out as a bedroom … Continue Reading
The Pressure Kids “Team” What a great, fun band. Imagine if Death Cab For Cutie were more fun, like the nerds have taken over. The Pressure Kids are a great, emo type/post punk/punk pop from Nashville that are just kick … Continue Reading
The Pleading “Sabbath” Decay That heavy emo/grunge metal band from East Nashville/Clarksville are back with a new single from their EP, Decay. And, God, it kicks so much ass, and the lyrics (which I’ve printed here) will leave you speechless. This song … Continue Reading
TrueHeights “Exit Route” Days We Found WOW. What a powerful band. TrueHeights new single kicks your ass from the first chord. Wouldn’t it be great if all relationships provided that exit route to help you bail when things get rough? … Continue Reading
The Orphan The Poet “Still Buzzin” Terrible Things First off, this video, beautiful and clever as it is, is a little difficult to watch. But do so: it’s a perfect simile of that first date with the queen of your … Continue Reading
Seasonal Beast “I Can Make You Disappear” Muscle Memory Don’t get too tranced by Yuli Beeri voice in “I Can Make You Disappear”, because the music will kick the shit out of your airiness. This is great, surprising music. Coming … Continue Reading
WYLDR “Captive” Gypsy Queen You readers out there know how much I love shimmering pop/almost emo-like music. Well, WYLDR, is one of those bands. WYLDR is comprised of members Will Winters (singer-songwriter), Taylor Van Ginkel (guitarist) and Michael Matta (multi-instrumentalist). … Continue Reading