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Sparkler; “Acid Casualty”
More than a few singles have been released via Flesh and Bone Records this year, including “Acid Casualty” by the Californian band; Sparkler. Sparkler‘s first album Honeydew Dream of 2020 is bluntly heavy on the gaze and features an ambient element of slowcore that appears more frequently than the following releases. Honeydew Dream lead into…
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Roseville: Deadfall
Colorado artist Roseville released their latest album Deadfall the beginning of 2022 via Candlepin Records. The album in it’s entirety reminds us of the mental clarity clawing out of seasonal depression brings, and the incomparable relief of an exhale into the crisp air. The sunshine of a cold day has been brought to us through…
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Luke And The Second Coming “Sun Don’t Shine” Single Review
Is there a more exciting milestone in the lifespan of a band than the release of a debut single? Well, maybe a band’s first show, but Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Luke and the Second Coming unlocked that achievement complete in late October. On January 20, the emo/indie rock outfit, who also goes by L2C, released their debut…
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Mist Double: OUTERSPHERE
Pennsylvanian artist Mist Double has released the first single of their debut EP OUTERSPHERE: “Hollow”. OUTERSPHERE is full of dreamy synths with vocals reminiscent of lullabies and overdrive chords which paint pictures of city skylines. The EP entails elements of sound reminding us of classic Shoegaze groups like Swirlies and Slowdive, as well as newer…
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Tula Vera: Shape Shifter
“There’s room for anyone to make art and music, and I wish that were more the mindset around it. I do think a lot of people have that mindset, and I think there is an element of ‘Be the change you want to see.’ ”. -Claire Parcells New Jersey band Tula Vera collaborated with producer…
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Heart To Gold Gig Review/Interview
Minneapolis’s alternative band Heart To Gold released their latest album; Tom via Memory Music April of 2022, followed by a collection of acoustic tracks. Tom is the album I would personally show a friend to introduce Heart To Gold due to the range of style and versatility the mix of tracks creates, featuring contrasting tracks…
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Premiere: “Eddie Kingston” by Resignation
An Ohio band with a message, Resignation releasing an EP thriving with empathy; You Are More Than Right Now via Friend Club Records February of 2023. Resignation’s sound uniquely infuses elements of early 2000’s emo choruses and hardcore vocals that invoke the feeling of rushing to put sneakers on to enjoy the first summer day…
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Bedlocked: “Bedlocked”
Author: Griffin Parrett Mellow? Mellow Grunge? Mellow Rock? Let’s just settle and call it “Mellow Infused Grunge Rock.” July of 2022, Bedlocked from Houston, Texas released a well thought-out album; Bedlocked recorded and mastered by upcoming legend, Corey Coffman. The album starts with the song “See Through” which immediately grabs the listeners attention with a…
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Husbands: ‘A Diary Index’
Grab your nearest first aid kit, the new Husbands album is going to hurt. One of Boston’s best bands, Husbands has released their full-length album; A Diary Index via Exit Records. The album kept elements of shoegazey guitar, slowcore feels, and pleasantly unique vocals from Husbands prior releases – but has evolved into embracing the…
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Knifeplay: Animal Drowning Ft. TJ Strohmer
Due to Animal Drowning being one of the best albums of the decade, it was hard to narrow tracks to “favorites”. Nonetheless, I managed to come up with a few to discuss and break-down with TJ Strohmer (Vocals/Guitar). After the release of Knifeplay‘s “Hurt Someone”, there has been nothing but suspense waiting for the next…
Behind The Midwest Scene
Punk Rock & Chill
Behind The Midwest Scene 