In numerous ways there is a lot riding on Glass Animals’ sophomore release How to Be a Human Being. As always there is the spectre of the sophomore jinx that attaches like a monkey on […]
Darkwave darlings Crystal Castles continued existence was brought into peril with the departure of lead singer Alice Glass. Glass who was one half of the band core announced her exit from the duo in Oct […]
Mention the name Sparklehorse to knowing alternative music fans of a certain age and a gleam comes into their eyes and a sigh results when they think about what could have been. Sparklehorse was not […]
The storied band Simple Minds has been experiencing a well deserved revival. The beginning of this decade saw renew interest in the influential Scottish band with numerous critics and music aficionados giving the band’s vast […]
Critic fave Folk/Alternative duo Bear’s Den are releasing Red Earth & Pouring Rain on July 22nd. The release is the follow up to Islands their 2014’s acclaimed debut. “Islands” garnered significant critical notice and received […]
The Scottish force of nature that is Biffy Clyro is returning from a year long break from the attention of the music world, releasing their seventh studio LP Ellipsis the follow up to 2013’s Opposites. […]
As if you need any reminders that you are getting older, try getting your head around this one, Beck’s blockbuster album Odelay turns 20 this month. It feels like just yesterday that this quirky but ever […]
Natasha Khan or as she is better know Bat For Lashes is releasing her fourth album, The Bride on July 1st. This ambitious concept album follows the critically touted 2012’s The Haunted Man. There has […]
The Legendary and prolific off kilter duo They Might Be Giants are released their 19th album Phone Power on June 10, 2016. The eclectic pair are eternally engaged in innovative and original works that produce […]
The Post Punk genre known as “Goth Rock” is frequently dismissed and minimized by contemporary music denizens. Goth is a sub genre of alternative music that is not only alive and well but has at […]
Post Hardcore Alternative Rockers Thrice are returning after a five year hiatus. Many fans had come to believe their announced hiatus had morphed into the demise of the band. The new release is the long […]
It has been four years since the last helping of Garbage goodness, 2012’s release Not Your Kind of People. Garbage fans lengthy wait for new material ends on June 10th with the release of Strange […]
Singer/songwriter Will Toledo, or as he is better know as the originator of Car Seat Headrest, is releasing his 15th, that’s right 15th long play release, Teens of Denial. The new release is the following […]
In June of 1995 Bjork released Post the follow up to her trailblazing Debut. “Post” in many ways cemented Bjork’s legendary solo career, displaying that “Debut” was not a fluke but the introduction to a […]
In honor of the titular band Garbage’s pending sixth studio release “Strange Little Birds” here is a career summarizing list of the top 12 songs from their outstanding discography. 12. Drive You Home – […]
There are so many exciting bands coming out of Scotland, it makes one to wonder if there is something in the water, or if the brooding majesty of the landscape simply cannot help but create […]
This review is a continuation of the first impression review published earlier this week on the site. The intent is to dig deep into the latest Radiohead release and savor the goodness that lies within. […]
Let the fanfare blare, the day has finally arrived, Radiohead has released their much anticipated ninth album “A Moon Shaped Po0l”, the follow up to 2012’s “The King Of Limbs”. It has been a long […]
Ah the legendary curse of the sophomore record can prove to be an insurmountable challenge for any band. It can be especially daunting when your debut release takes you from playing the UK dive bar […]
Has it really been 30 years since musical living legend Peter Gabriel released So? Peter Gabriel has occupied an important position in the world of Rock Music for decades. Gabriel is a trailblazing experimentalist ever […]