Anderson Paak recently released his debut album Venice. I have previously talked about his EP of covers and also mentioned his feature on the latest TOKiMONSTA EP. I like what Anderson Paak offers. He falls some where between Cee LoRead more…
Antemasque – S/T
After the demise of The Mars Volta was abruptly announced via Twitter, it was a relief to find out that vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez joined forces once again and formed Antemasque earlier this year. This eponymous debutRead more…
Diamond Head – Death and Progress
Diamond Head is best known as the favourite band of Lars Ulrich, drummer for Metallica. Ulrich and Metallica famously covered Diamond Head’s Holst-inspired “Am I Evil?”, making the song, if not the band, a household name. To say that DiamondRead more…
Latyrx – The Second Album
I was listening to this album the past week and thinking it was a candidate for a top albums of the year. When I checked the release date I was surprised that it’s already been over a year since it’sRead more…
Adebisi Shank – This Is The Third Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank
The third (and final) full-length album from Irish math-rockers Adebisi Shank This Is The Third Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank is a varied and eccentric affair. While their previous material was very much rooted in rock, with theRead more…
Night Demon – S/T
The past couple years have been great for NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) throwback bands. Between Enforcer, Phantom, Skull Fist, Striker, Christian Mistress, Holy Grail and many, many more, there’s been reason for much rejoicing in old-school metalRead more…
Nobel Prize Fighter – S/T
I saw Nobel Prize Fighter perform at the Silver Dollar earlier in the month was enjoyed the energy and power behind the band. Taking a no-frills, no nonsense approach to rock, they perform as a tight, but loud power trio.Read more…
Purson – In The Meantime
Purson is a psychedelic rock band hailing from London, England. Led by vocalist/guitarist Rosalie Cunningham, the band has gained international exposure with their first full-length album, The Circle and the Blue Door (2013). This album showcased eleven memorable, diverse tracksRead more…
Satan – Life Sentence
The recent resurgence of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) has presented some interesting opportunities for long-dormant bands. We’ve already seen comebacks from Angel Witch and Hell. A few years back Satan reunited their original lineup and lastRead more…
Outkast – Aquemini
I have a secret to share. Despite growing up listening to hip hop in the 90’s I never really got into Outkast. I remember their first album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik getting 5 mics in Source magazine. My older brother bought the albumRead more…