It’s the 23rd and Noah 23 is back with a new release. Just one month after his Light Years release with David Klopek, the Twiz Thrizzy has a new “pay what you like” album. As I mentioned in the LightRead more…
Sludge Factorie – Black Order of the Theozoa
Sludge Factorie is a new project from veteran Chicago abstract rapper V8 and producer Morbidly-O-Beats. I guess this would be classed as an EP clocking in at just under 20 minutes. It is described on their bandcamp page as ghettotechRead more…
Midnight Malice – Proving Grounds
“Proving Grounds” is the debut full length from Toronto metal throwbacks Midnight Malice. It was produced by Ian Blurton which gives it some pedigree. As far as speed-metal goes It’s pretty by the numbers. Imagine if Motley Crue released aRead more…
Anderson Paak – Cover Art
Anderson Paak is a singer, producer and sometimes rapper based out of LA. The first time I heard of him was via some recent posts on Instagram and Twitter from other LA rappers Parker , Nocando and Verbs. After aRead more…
The Rentals – Return of The Rentals
Despite a somewhat confusing title “Return of the Rentals”, this is the debut album of the band, The Rentals. If you were unaware beforehand, The Rentals were founded and fronted by zany ex-Weezer bassist, Matt Sharp with his portrait onRead more…
I Mother Earth – We Got The Love
I Mother Earth was a Can-rock staple in the 90’s. They ruled the airwaves, seemed to constantly be in heavy rotation on Muchmusic and had more hit singles than just about anyone. Led by Jag and Christian Tanna, they wereRead more…
Eve 6 – Speak In Code
Eve 6 scored their first record deal while they were still in high school. Their self-titled debut went to #1 on the modern rock charts on the back of hit single “Inside Out.” Their second album “Horrorscope” spawned the highRead more…
Jason Feathers – De Oro
Jason Feathers is a bit of a surprise album. When Astronautalis announced that he was working with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon I was expecting some sort of indie rock type sound. With the first press release of this album itRead more…
A Place To Bury Strangers – Strange Moon
A Place To Bury Strangers is a loud frickin’ band. If you go to one of their shows unprepared you will almost certainly lose your hearing for the next couple days after and likely suffer some sort of permanent damage.Read more…
Hilltop Hoods – Walking Under Stars
If you ask an Australian to name an Aussie hip hop group they will probably say Hilltop Hoods. Formed in Adelaide 20 years ago Hilltop Hoods are one of the first Australian hip hop acts that defined their own soundRead more…