Freeana – A Child’s Trust

Freeana – A Child’s Trust – Album Review I hear what you’re up to over there Freeana…and I think it’s quite admirable. There are millions of musicians, bands, and artists that create music daily…we all know that.  But if you were to take that same number and ask them to answer honestly about just how […]Read More

King Shaolin – Play Against The Rules

King Shaolin – Play Against The Rules – Album Review So…let me catch you up on the details of King Shaolin before we jump into the details on the new record Play Against The Rules…this story is moving quickly – it’s important to get onboard before this train permanently leaves the station and we all […]Read More

Jared Mancuso – Hype!

Jared Mancuso – Hype! – Album Review Word on the street from all my peers out there is that Jared Mancuso seems to be single-handedly restoring Rock’N’Roll back to its esteemed glory.  Seriously…these are some worthy pulled quotes if I’ve ever seen’em in a bio!  Given that I almost never fully agree with anything they’ve […]Read More

The Gangsta Rabbi – The Gangsta Rabbi’s Thrash Opus –

The Gangsta Rabbi – The Gangsta Rabbi’s Thrash Opus – Year 1812 Fest. Overture In EbMAJ – Album Review You might find it odd to learn I expected The Gangsta Rabbi’s return this time around.  Every so often, when I get a spare minute or two…like the self-proclaimed Godfather of the independent music-scene I like […]Read More

Armonite – And The Stars Above

Armonite – And The Stars Above – Album Review There is almost no comparison to be made here, no relatable experience, no words to justify just how much I love what I hear in this band and on this record – this is absolutely one of the best of the year. And The Stars Above […]Read More

Far From Final – Crossing The Sun

Far From Final – Crossing The Sun – Album Review I dig a lot of what I’m hearing in this new record from Far From Final – you might have even caught a few of my thoughts on this project from W. A. Wyatt on the last episode of the SBS Podcast when I was […]Read More

Room 1985 – The Bliss

Room 1985 – The Bliss – Album Review Always got time in my day for the UK-based post/psych-rockers in Room 1985!  Checking this one out in advance and stoked to do so – you can cop yourself a copy on August 10th coming up, just around the corner.  For now, you’ll just have to take […]Read More

Aidan – Self Portrait

Aidan – Self Portrait – Album Review The emotionally-based adventures of Aidan continue. If you’ve been keeping up with our page this year, you’re plenty familiar with the name Aidan by now – this will be the third record this year we’ve examined by the young artist finding his way into the scene.  And by […]Read More

Michael Regina – A Far Better World

Michael Regina – A Far Better World – Album Review Don’t mistake a chilled-out sound for a weak work ethic – this is Michael Regina’s FOURTH album this YEAR!  How are you feeling about those two songs you’ve been working on for the past year and a half now?  Feeling like it’s probably time to […]Read More

Voluptas Mors – Inception

Voluptas Mors – Inception – Album Review Like clockwork! No surprises here – Voluptas Mors is back already with another new album, proving my theory that its two main members Ramon and Laura clearly do not require that thing the rest of us humans need & have come to call ‘sleep’ – I swear these […]Read More