Share: Skylar Spence has concocted a fusion of 70s through 2000s pop with his 2015 debut LP “Prom King.” Whimsical synths and soundboards truly make this album defy time. From side A to B Spence takes you through different eras of pop. One moment it’s prom night in ‘72, then a disco club in ‘81. Spence displays howt these genres can be enjoyed in the modern era with a playful twist. Ryan DeRobertis, also known as his stage name Skylar Spence(formerly Saint Pepsi), made a big …
Sea Of Worry: Treacherous release contains hidden treasures
Share: The post-punk, lo-fi, metal amalgamation that is Have A Nice Life has evolved their unconventional instrumentation and obscure imagery into a more accessible form that explores melodic passages while retaining qualities of their unique stripped sound. Follow:
Four tips to sleigh your way this holiday
Share: It’s the most wonderful time of the year again, which means it’s time to hit the crowds and make your way to holiday shopping. Tis’ the season for all things jolly and joyful, however going through the overcrowded malls and fighting over the last item you needed, takes away the fun of gift-giving. Finding the right gifts for your friends and loved ones can be a challenge, so here’s a few tips and tricks from fellow shoppers to help you navigate through the aisles …
From crybaby to hardcore, Can’t Swim unleashes a slugfest
Share: Can’t Swim has undergone a shocking transformation in their most recent release “Foreign Language.” The New Jersey quintet completely dropped their whiny emo act for something much more brutal, aggressive and political. While Can’t Swim has always leaned on the heavier side of things across their emo discography, this EP is on a totally new level. Featuring big hardcore/rock names such as Drew Dijorio of Stray From The Path, and Frank Carter from Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes — “Foreign Language” is fast, punchy …
Morphing into the beautiful, bold and bizzare
Share: The human anatomy isn’t perfect and neither are we as a species. Morph is an art exhibit that expands upon those themes and centralizes on how we transform ourselves and our sense of normality to provide a bizarre and thought-provoking experience into the imperfections that make us whole. Follow:
Shia Labeouf bears childhood wounds in ‘Honey Boy’
Share: Celebrity success stories are the end result that the whole world witnesses and admires, but very few are fully aware of the backstories leading up to their acclaim and notoriety. Shia Labeouf’s new film, “Honey Boy,” allows audience members to see his own personal story by catching a glimpse into the world that turned him into one of the biggest young stars of the 2000s. Follow:
Four queens, one group: Mamamoo’s ‘reality in BLACK’
Share: Following their victory on the TV show “Queendom” where six of South Korea’s most popular girl groups faced off against one another, Mamamoo released their second studio album “reality in BLACK.” Expressive, varied and addicting, “reality in BLACK” is nothing short of some of Mamamoo’s best work. Debuting in 2014, Mamamoo quickly established itself apart from other girl groups by foregoing what was expected of a girl idol group: passable singing, forgettable bubblegum pop and cute outfits for a strong focus on their vocal …
Counterparts hypes up local hardcore scene
Share: Counterparts kicked off their fall 2019 tour on Oct. 24 at the 1720 warehouse in Downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the release of their new album, “Nothing Left to Love.” The show was presented by PinUp Productions, who hosts events all over the west coast and supports the local music scene. The album was released on November 1, 2019, and has been tremendously supported by fans, reaching #97 on the Billboard top 200 in just the first week. Follow:
The anthem of melancholy: ‘Nothing Left To Love’
Share: Canadian melodic hardcore quintet Counterparts has delivered another record filled to the brim with despair, fear and anger. “Nothing Left To Love” is another display of why Counterparts has always been an influencer in the hardcore scene since their start in 2007. While they have grown as a band heavily, their sound has not changed here. This album sounds like “You’re Not You Anymore,” which sounds like “Tragedy Will Find Us.” Counterparts has created a perfect mix of all of their prior work by taking …
Alcest: A Lush and Pummeling take on black metal
Share: During the late 80s the groundwork laid by death/thrash metal bands such as Mercyful Fate and Venom inspired a movement within Norway’s metal scene that helped birth metal’s harshest, rawest and most sinister sub genre: black metal. Follow: